You and Your Cat

This book is really wonderful, I picked it up when another cat book that I had been waiting for, failed to come in - I am not disappointed in the $$ spent! It is a wonderful book with great information (even for its age!). I keep it on my bookshelf with all my other reference books; it is a great addition.

I have nine cats and I also do rescue work with stray and feral cats so I really appreciate all of the useful and easily accessible advice and information in this wonderful book. It was written by a leading British veterinarian and the differences in national attitude toward cats is evident and rather interesting (I prefer the more humane British outlook.) The book contains virtually everything one needs to know to choose and care for a domestic cat as a pet. There is a thorough section with beautiful photographs of all the different breeds, coat and color variations. There is ample information on grooming, feeding and nutrition and everyday care. It has unique diagnostic charts that show how to spot signs of illness and gives practical ideas for first aid and home care as well as advice on when to call the vet. It has a really great section on pregnancy and kitten care. The information in this book enabled me to save the life of a first born kitten born to an inexperienced queen that was abandoned by the confused young mother and left to get very cold and weak. I immersed it up to its neck in a bowl of warm water and massaged it according to the book's directions and "Lazarus" went on to become a very beautiful long-haired charcoal gray cat with four white socks, a plump and happy family pet. When my husband first found him laying on the kitchen floor he thought the kitten was already dead. This book is chock-full of good advice that is well-indexed and easy to locate. It covers every aspect of a cat's health and life including feline personality and behavior. There are many good books on cat care and I've read a great many of them but this one is still my favorite and has given me the most help in understanding and caring for these delightful animals.

If it wasn't for this book, The Incredible Molly Brown (our feline), would not be alive today! It was the information contained in the pregnancy process and kitten care sections, that gave us the knowledge to take on a little more than we wanted (smiles). Great addition for any cat owner.

This book has been my Bible for the past three months, which is when I adopted my Himalayan kitten, Jessica. I have enjoyed David Taylor's zoo stories books for years and when I found that he had written this book on cat care I was very relieved. This is the first time I have lived with a cat and I have constantly referred to this book to help me with my kitten. 'You and Your Cat' is easy to read and has all the practical help on how to care for your cat, as well as industry tidbits on feline history and trivia. I especially liked the section at the back which has an easy to read table on feline illnesses, preventions and cures.