Cat Basics: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Cat

"A home without a cat, and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat, may be a perfect home, perhaps, but how can it prove its title?" questioned Mark Twain, and he had a point. This comprehensive guide provides all of the information you need to keep your feline friend purring through every stage of life from sprightly kitten to mature puss. With practical advice on choosing a kitty, introducing it into your home, and training, this is an ideal gift for the new cat lover. Detailed information on behavior and anatomy ensures that owners will understand what makes their pet tick. Expert advice on routine health care, including diet, first aid, and common ailments, will be turned to again and again.

Caroline Davis is a freelance pet writer and the author of numerous pet-care books, including Essential Cat. She is also the co-author of Choosing and Raising a Cat.