Everyone who truly loves cats will eventually need a complete resource book or two to satisy his or her thirst for knowledge, and to have something to fall back on when behavior or health concerns occur, as they inevitably will. These are my personal favorites.
"Think Like a Cat," by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Pam Johnson-Bennett is a noted feline behaviorist, and her success lies in the fact that she has really learned how to think like a cat, and she shares her knowledge here in a friendly, humorous style. "Think Like a Cat" runs the gamut, from how to choose your first cat to managing your elderly cat, with an excellent first aid primer at the end of the book.
"Pet Care in the New Century," by Amy D. Shojai
Amy Shojai is a superb researcher, and she has converted her research into a fascinating study of the background of veterinary advancement, along with a comprehensive A-Z listing of pets' behavioral and health problems, and how the new cutting-edge medicine can help them. This book provides a great foundation for a resource library on cats.
"The New Natural Cat," by Anitra Frazier
The New Natural Cat is in its second edition since 1990, and has become the "Bible" for cat lovers who seek out holistic health care for their cats. The books brims with healthy recipes for home-prepared cat foods, advice on correcting behavioral problems, and includes a handy guide to common health problems."Cats for Dummies," by Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion, DVM
The "Dummies" series by IDG Books have become enormously successful, and Cats for Dummies is no exception. If you've read any other IDG book, you'll be totally familiar with the format and the little icons on the side of each page. Once you get through this one, you'll be more of an expert than a dummy.
