How to Massage Your Cat by Alice M. Brock

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As kitty gift books go, this is "the best, funniest, most inspiring" of them all, according to theVillage Voice and tens of thousands of dedicated readers. Now out on the prowl with a new cover that's the cat's meow, it's ready to inspire a second wave of cats and their owners to relax into a catnap. Author and illustrator Alice M. Brock (of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" fame) counsels cat owners to approach the cat quietly with palms "up and open." Beginning at the rear, the masseur show more works all the way around the cat using a "vigorous kneading motion," then rubs, presses, twists, and tugs the cat into a state of complete relaxation. We are assured that a well-massaged cat may remain in a state of prolonged calm "for some time." Brock's instructions are accompanied by charming illustrations sure to inspire a mischievous chuckle in both friends and foes of felines everywhere. show less

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Kgarts 8 reviews

I think this book is hysterical. This story is a spoof & she has her tongue planted firmly in her cheek. If you didn't realize this, you might think she's some sort of crazy lady.
If she is, I appreciate her kind of silly humor. I have that kind of silly humor. By the way, the author is "The Alice" from Arlo Guthrie's song & music album "Alice's Restaurant." Just one more silly person to keep the earth from spinning off its axis.

Jan 20, 2020

gypsysmom 2,559 reviews

I never tried this with any of my cats and I would be willing to bet no feline would sit still for the attempt. But it is fun to imagine and the illustrations are great.

Aug 20, 2017