General Resource Books on Cats

"The Complete Cat's Meow," by Darlene Arden, could easily have been titled "Cat Care 101." Superbly written with expertise tempered with caring devotion to detail, this book was a pleasure to review.

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.

As more and more people become conscious of the health of their cats, they find themselves turning toward more natural solutions. The old philosophy of "a pill for every ill" is being replaced by conscientious management of our cats' diets, and a new attitude toward "routine" procedures such as vaccinations. Michelle Bernard covers every aspect...

No library on cat care should exist without the inclusion of The Cat Who Cried for Help. Dr. Dodman de-mystifies many of the behavioral problems cat owners struggle with, and you will find yourself nodding in understanding when you read some of the vignettes presented by actual clients of the author.

This book is as complete as one can approach to the subject of raising kittens. Whether read straight through or used as a resource, you'll find what you need to know about kitten care.

In her introduction, Ms. Frazier states, "I didn't create any of this information. I only asked the questions, and, by the grace of the cat goddess, the answers came." The result was the first "Natural Cat," which was considered at the time "too far in the vanguard" or "out on the lunatic fringe," depending on the degree of sympathy of the reviewer.

A quick, easy-to-use reference for pet owners who are conversant with natural health terms and practices.

Pet Care in the New Century provides an easy alphabetical resource to almost any medical or behavioral problem you may encounter with a cat, along with a veterinary specialist locator appendix.

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.

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.

My cat books library contains several reference books on feline health, that I consult quite often. They include "The Cornell Book of Cats," "Merck Veterinary Manual," and "Your Cat," a superb book on the relationship of diet to feline diabetes, by Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins. Help other cat lovers by posting your review, good or bad, on a feline health reference book. A form is linked for your conven…