Kringle with my library copy of the book I’ve learned a lot watching Jackson Galaxy help transform challenging cats in the TV show, My Cat From Hell, and was thrilled that he has now compiled his essential advice in a book. Galaxy worked with another capable cat behaviourist, Mikel Delgado, Ph.D. Hidden on the inside cover, another writer is mentioned: Bobby Rock is a drummer, writer, animal advocate, and Jackson Galaxy’s brother. Rock tweeted that he “had the pleasure of helping out a bit on Jackson Galaxy's epic new book, Total Cat Mojo; a must-have for all cat guardians.”
The style is easy to read, illustrated with cartoon-style artwork. The overview of how cats live and communicate shares interesting facts. Did you know that a cat can make up to 100 different sounds, more than most carnivores, including dogs? Cats are extremely sensitive to touch, partly because their skin receptors fire constantly, instead of adapting as ours do. We don’t notice clothing every moment we wear it, but a cat would. Some body parts are ultra sensitive, like the nose and toes, which explains why it can be hard to trim a cat’s claws. The “Raw Cat,” the wild essence of the cat, hasn’t changed over eons. The Raw Cat rhythm is to Hunt, Catch, Kill, and Eat, followed by grooming and sleeping. We can copy this rhythm at home to make our cats happier:
Cats are grouped into three types in terms of “Cat Mojo” or confidence: the friendly and happy Mojito Cat; the aggressive, over-owning Napoleon Cat; and the Wallflower, a victim who makes himself small and shrinks from others. Suggestions are provided to transform your cat into a Mojito cat. Another concept unique to Galaxy is the Challenge Line. In My Cat From Hell, he identifies this line by pushing the cat beyond her comfort zone, where she reacts strongly, even drawing blood. This practice is not recommended for those at home and not discussed in the book, and I wonder about it. However, by pushing that hard, Galaxy seems to learn not only where the line is, but what motivates the behaviour when the line is crossed; aggression may be merely play aggression or fear-based. He then works to move the cat gently past that line into a happier life, using “a combination of desensitization and exposure therapy.” The method is illustrated in the story of Daisy, a cat reduced to living under a bed. Using “Jackpot!” treats -- those that really motivate the cat -- and gradually moving the litterbox and blocking the area under the bed, Daisy regains her confidence. “I’m not pushing them over the line but encouraging them over and expanding their safety bubble.” We’re advised to become detectives with our cats, mapping out problem locations in the home. And we’re asked to see our relationship with our cat as one with an individual who we can come to know better. Many tips are offered for different life situations, such as a new baby, adding another cat or dog, and dealing with problems like scratching, soiling, aggression, and even anxiety. “Catification” has its own chapter. Described in two earlier books with design expert Kate Benjamin, catification is the thoughtful design of elements in your home to meet the cat’s needs, while allowing you to enjoy it as well. I was reminded of the “cat sundial” that follows the path of the sun through the day. You provide “scent soakers” in those locations, such as beds and scratchers that will calm your cat as they load up with her scent. We’re asked to watch the words we use to describe our cats, even starting a “kitty curse jar” if we’ve gotten into bad habits of denigrating our cat. It's too bad that the curse jar wasn’t handy when the book was written. Some coarse language is used in a chapter about annoying behaviours. Another disappointment was the quality of the paper in the paperback version. It has the greyish tint and texture of newsprint that likely won’t last as long as I would like. Many people looking for insight into their cats will be helped by this book. I recommended it for my local library, and that’s how I read my first copy. You can do the same where you live! Have you enjoyed Total Cat Mojo? The Cat Behaviour Help section of this website has some other resources and reading suggestions, some of which are reviewed in this blog. I'm always interested in new or classic books about cats, and would love to hear from you! - Irene Plett Details: Jackson Galaxy, Mikel Delgado, and Bobby Rock, Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide To Life With Your Cat (2017: Penguin Random House, ISBN 9780143131618, 365 pages, indexed). Quotations on pages 153, 154, and 239. Topics: cat behaviour, Jackson Galaxy, Mikel Delgado, Bobby Rock, Raw Cat, Challenge Line, Cat Mojo, Catification, My Cat From Hell
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