The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds & Cat Care
Topics: Cat Breeds | 4 Comments »By admin | March 11, 2010
Product Description
This comprehensive book brings together in one indispensable volume the very latest veterinary-approved advice on cat care and the most up-to-date coverage of the world’s cat breeds…. More >>
Posted by Shana on 03.11.10 6:11 am
This beautiful reference book on cat care and the world’s cat breeds makes a lovely coffee table book. It has over 700 photos of cats. It’s printed on semi-glossy, flexible and thick paperstock.
The book is separated into two parts. Part One is “Caring for your Cat” and it starts with history of the cat. Then it goes on to many topics that any cat owner should be aware of. A few of the topics covered in part one are: Creating the right enviroment, selecting the right cat, care at home & away, nutrition & feeding, grooming, behavior, health and injuries & ailments of cats.
In part two, “The Breeds”, there’s a complete pictorial encyclopedia of all the main cat breeds. Each breed and the breed’s many color combinations are fully described. It also has information on any important characteristics, such as temperment, grooming needs and average sizes. Non-pedigreed cats are also covered on a limited basis.
This full color, British authored book would make a great guidebook for any new cat owner. It would also make a lovely gift for a cat lover.
Rating: 5 / 5
Posted by Effie Y. Nomicos on 03.11.10 6:11 am
a good start to introducing most of the cat breeds. many omitted. the book itself was a bit outdated, b
ut still enjoyable.
Rating: 4 / 5
Posted by fra7299 on 03.11.10 8:42 am
What makes this book useful is the plethora of information it gives on cats as well as the way it is organized. The encyclopedia is quite thorough in detailing not only the various subjects of cats, but types of cats and other areas concerning care and behavior.
There are many topics covered. One of the first main sections focuses on what a person should look for and know ahead of time before choosing a cat for adoption. It gives some tips on what to look for in a healthy cat, and how to care for a sick cat, as well as how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your pet. This section is followed by advice on how to create the right environment for your cat: how you can help your cat “settle” into its new home, what to do if it does not adjust well, access to litter boxes, toys for cats, etc. This is followed by a section on how to care for cats home and away. If you happen to be leaving town for a time, there are some helpful bits of advice on how to make it less stressful on your feline friends. Explored in this section are such things on dangers to cats within the home and outside and ideas about access to the outside, such as how often you should let your cat out. There is also a section on nutrition and feeding, which goes over how much and what you should feed your cat based on its age or weight. Perhaps the biggest section is the one which goes over the many types of cats–these are broken into shorthair and longhair. There are many pictures of the various types, as well as information on their personalities and temperaments. The final section is about sickness and diseases, from minor to serious, and how to go about treating each one.
What I found most helpful about the book is the broad range of topics about cats. You can think of a common question about your cat, and it is probably answered in this book. There are tons of pictures of cats and their many predicaments included in the book, but this isn’t just a “pretty” encyclopedia meant to grab you with its big, cute pictures. There is a ton of information for someone who has never had a cat, and information for someone who has grown up with cats all their life. The cat novice and the cat veteran will probably agree this is an excellent book! A must for any cat lover!
Rating: 5 / 5
Posted by Anonymous on 03.11.10 11:21 am
I just love cats. If it weren’t for this book I wouldn’t of found any of our kittens’ breeds. This lists down probably every breed of cat there is, except wild and extinct cats that is. I would say this is the best cat encyclopedia I’ve read. I would recomend this book to any cat breeder out there.
Rating: 5 / 5