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Books and Publications About Cats

Reviews of books and publications about cats by your About Cats Guide, along with information on where to find them.
  1. Resource Books (11)
  2. Books on Cat Food (4)
  3. Picture Books (10)
  4. Kids Books (14)

Want to Write About Cats?

This is the go-to place for ailurophiles for a yen to write books about cats. If you yearn to be a feline wordsmith, check out this article.

"The Complete Cat's Meow," by Darlene Arden

Darlene Arden is an acknowledged expert about cats, and her new award-winning book, "The Complete Cat's Meow" backs up that reputation. Learn more about this excellent book with my full review.

Making Rounds With Oscar

Making Rounds With Oscar, by David Dosa M.D. is a book not only about this famous "death-sniffing" cat, but about the patients he ministers to and the comfort he gives their family members as he goes about his job of running the third floor dementia ward at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Naughty No More, by Marilyn Krieger

Read this book review by Amy Shojai, CABC, of Naughty No More by Marilyn Krieger to learn about normal cat behavior and solving behavior problems with clicker training.

Dewey, the Small-Town Library Cat

Dewey was one of those rare cats who became internationally famous while he was still alive. This book by the librarian who first found him as a kitten, freezing in a book return bin, tells not just the story of Dewey, but of the revitalization of a struggling Iowa town. Read my review of this remarkable book

Book Review - PETiQuette by Amy D. Shojai

Amy Shojai has come out with a new book titled PETiQuette, which is a must-read for anyone with cats, dogs, or a combination in a household. Read the About Cats Guide review of PETiQuette, for more information on this book.

The Veterinarians Guide to Your Cats Symptoms - Book Review

With superb flow charts of 200 most common feline symptoms an well organized content, this book is a valuable addition to a cat care library.

Book Review - Mew is for Murder by Clea Simon

About.com review of the book Mew is for Merder, by Clea Simon.

Simon's Cat, by Simon Tofield

Review of the book 'Simon's Cat,' drawn by Simon Tofield. Simon's Cat has been a role model for mischievous cats on YouTube for a year, with over 30 million hits and 25 million fans as of the date of publishing of the book.

Book Review - CatChristmas by B. Kliban

Book review of the little stocking stuffer book, CatChristmas, featuring the remarkable art of B.Kliban.

Ghost Stories of Pets and Animals - Review

Many cat enthusiasts believe that cats have superb supernatural abilities. Ghost Stories of Pets and Animals confirms that belief with paranormal stories about cats and other animals.

About.com Readers' Choice Awards Nomination: Best Book on Cat Care

This year, among other awards, the About.com Readers' Choice Awards will honor the Best Book About Cat Care. You may nominate up to five cat care books with this fill-in-the-blanks form.

About.com Readers' Choice Awards Nomination: Best Book on Cat Behavior

This year, among other awards, the About.com Readers' Choice Awards will honor the Best Book About Cat Behavior You may nominate up to five cat care books with this fill-in-the-blanks form.

Books About Cats

People who love cats universally love cat books. They run the gamut from children's books about cats, cat picture books, fiction about cats, books about general cat and kitten care, cat health, or cat behavior. You can help other cat caregivers by posting your starred review, good or bad, on a cat care book you own. A form is... See submissions...See submissions

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