The Happy Pet Library 45 - The Devon Rex Owner's Handbook

Welcome to the ultimate companion for Devon Rex owners! This warm, comprehensive handbook offers everything you need to choose, raise, and cherish your distinctive, playful feline friend. Inside, you'll discover the breed's charming temperament – from mischievous curiosity to lap-cuddling affection – and learn how to provide the perfect home for this high-energy, people-oriented cat. Practical chapters cover training your smart, trainable Devon Rex with reward-based methods, feeding a nutrient-dense diet to support their rapid metabolism, and mastering the gentle grooming routine their delicate coat and sensitive skin require. Health guidance addresses common concerns like patellar luxation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and skin conditions, with clear preventive care protocols. You'll also find advice on socialization, enrichment, travel, and caring for your senior Devon Rex. Whether you're welcoming a kitten or adopting an adult, this book is your trusted roadmap to a joyful, informed companionship. Part of The Happy Pet Library. About the author Aurora Whitfield Bell is a writer and positive-reinforcement dog trainer who has spent years helping owners and their dogs understand each other. She specializes in turning the daily work of training and care into clear, kind, doable steps, and believes every dog deserves an owner who feels confident and calm. She lives with her family and a houseful of well-loved dogs.