Introducing the domestic cat -- Choosing the right cat -- Creating the right environment -- Care at home and away -- Nutrition and feeding -- Grooming -- Behaviour and intelligence -- General care and everyday health -- The breeds -- The longhair group -- The semi-longhair group -- The shorthair group -- Non-pedigreed cats -- Breeding from your cat -- Showing your cat.
Summary:
This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia brings together in one volume indispensable veterinary-approved advice on cat care and expert coverage of the world's cat breeds. Part one, Caring For Your Cat, opens with a brief history of the cat, from wild predator to domestic friend, and goes on to cover every important topic that any responsible owner needs to be aware of. Part two, The Breeds, is a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the main cat breeds. -- adapted from jacket
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