Engineering for Cats: Better the Life of Your Pet with10 Cat-Approved Projects

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There may be 100 million pet cats in this country, but who says that means theyre domesticated Sure, they clean themselves, use a litter box, and hunt rodents, but cats are also territorial beasts who think furniture is meant for claw sharpening, and that running water is always better than still.

In this inventive, surprisingly funny, and highly entertaining and practical book, Mac Delaney addresses the quirks of cat behaviour through the mindset of an aerospace engineer (because thats what he is!)and gives us 10 projects that solve the most common sources of friction affecting cats and their doting owners.

Take that preference for running water. Because cats dont trust still water (in the wild, a stagnant pool can harbour disease), theyre often dehydrated and cranky. Heres how to build not one but two different fountains that will provide fresh, moving water. Or another problem: Cats, diminutive in stature, can feel inferior around humans, causing them to act out in negative ways. The solution: Erect a cat shelf on your wall, giving your pet a prime perch and a height advantage. And that furniture scratching problem Construct the Cat Caveit has angled surfaces for optimal scratching, a curved top for ergonomic lounging, a carpeted interior for perfect napping, and an escape route out back for emergency exits. For any cat lover with a modicum of DIY skills, heres a whole new approach to living happily ever after with your pet(s).

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"Buoyed with a fun, breezy tone, Delaney's practical guide gives cat owners everything they need to customize their favorite feline's environment."Publishers Weekly

"This book is clever, but it is also a totally usable guide to feline-friendly home props. If youre planning on opening a kitty cafa trend on the rise!you need to pick up a de-shedding brush and a copy of this book."Book Page

Author Bio

Mac Delaney is an aerospace engineer at United Technologies in San Diego, CA. His two cats, Pepe and Nellie, were the inspiration for this book.