Feline 101: The 10 Cat Care Books Every Cat Owner SHOULD Read

The ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual is endorsed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and is an important book to read for every cat owner. It gives you all the details on how to look after cats, with images, anatomical diagrams, handling, feeding, exercising, step-by-step instructions on nursing sick cats, day-to-day care of kittens and adult cats, etc. This book covers everything there is about tending to cats and is thoroughly detailed.

Cat Care: 101 Essential Tips is a book that sums up how to look after a cat in 101 tips and pointers. This book gives you all the information regarding cats―right from selecting the perfect cat for your household to caring for it throughout its lifespan. It has been presented in easy-to-understand English, with lots of good pictures. The tips provided are practical and very straightforward.

All cat lovers will surely love this book as it highlights important points in communicating with cats. Apart from that, it also elucidates the grooming, handling, emergency first aid, traveling, breeding, routine care, and an in-depth insight into the psychological and physical well-being of your cat.

This book specializes in understanding and reacting to certain types of behavior displayed by your cat. It helps you to effectively communicate with your feline pet, as it explains all the likes, dislikes, problems, and solutions regarding cats. It concentrates on indoor cats, and elucidates feline traits and intelligence that have been determined by its genetics.

A comprehensive work that concentrates on how to care for street cats is very helpful for those who are dedicated to rescuing stray cats. This book describes the plight of such cats, and gives very useful tips and pointers in caring for them. This book is based on firsthand experiences and has beautifully described what to look forward to when you adopt a street cat into your family.

This book has beautifully explained personal experiences that aid cat owners in looking after their cats. This book covers everything regarding cats, like health, nutrition, safety, medical information, recipes, coping with your cat’s emotions, etc.

This book covers everything you need to know about the behavior of cats. It gives you information regarding why your cat exhibits certain behavioral patterns, like drinking from the toilet, scratching the couch, littering inside the house, etc. This book really helps one understand the meaning behind your cat’s bad behavior, and what you can do to help it.

This book concentrates on the health of the cat. It helps cat owners choose healthy kittens, love and care for sick cats, cope with behavioral problems during travel, understand the internal functioning of the cat, and know instructions on when to seek professional advice regarding the health of the feline. It is presented in simple English, and has very useful advice on treatment and diagnosis of any health concerns a cat may face.

Catlopaedia is like an encyclopedia on cats, as it has all the information regarding sickness, health, behavioral patterns, advice on diseases, aftercare, etc. J. M. Evans is a veterinary surgeon who is also a prolific writer and lecturer on animal care, and Kay White is a journalist who actively supports pet care.

Karen Pryor is a behavioral biologist who elucidates the methods of clicker training cats. This book is very useful for those who want pointers on how to calm down aggressive cats, make their older cats playful, isolate good behavior, and get rid of bad behavior in their cats, etc. This book has a new and unique approach towards understanding a cat’s problems, and has an equally unique way of addressing and solving these problems.

Guide to a Healthy Cat ― Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell

Cat Confidential: The Book Your Cat Would Want You to Read ― Vicky Halls

One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human ― Celia Haddon

Cats on the Couch: The Complete Guide for Loving and Caring for Your Cat ― Carole Wilbourn

Claws and Purrs: Understanding the Two Sides of Your Cat ― Peter Neville

Do Cats Need Shrinks? Cat Behavior Explained ― Peter Neville

Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats ― Richard Pitcairn D.V.M. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn

Know Your Cat: An Owner’s Guide to Cat Behavior ― Bruce Fogle

The Cat Psychologist: Understanding Your Cat ― Mardie MacDonald

The Cat’s Mind: Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior ― Bruce Fogle

The New Natural Cat: A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners ― Anitra Frazier with Norma Eckroate

With Your House Cat ― Bill Fleming and Judy Petersen-Fleming

You’re Ok, Your Cat’s Ok ~ How to establish a meaningful relationship with your cat ― Marcus Schneck and Jill Caravan

The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions and the Psychology of Cats ― Dr. Nicholas Dodman

Psycho Kitty? Understanding Your Cat’s Crazy Behavior ― Pam Johnson-Bennett

Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behavior Problems ― Pam Johnson-Bennett

Think Like a Cat: How to Raise A Well-Adjusted Cat–Not a Sourpuss ― Pam Johnson-Bennett

It’s always good to know as much as we can about our feline companions, and the books mentioned above strive to educate us about them. Give them a read, and have a blast looking after your cat.