Think Cat: An Owner's Guide to Feline Psychology

by David Taylor

Millions of cat owners long to know what's going on in the mind of their complex, curious pets. Here is the key to that knowledge, provided by an eminent veterinary surgeon. In detail, he covers feline psychology and physiology, paving the way for owners to have a better, healthier relationship with their animals. The explanation begins with a look at the cat's ancestry--its origins, evolution, and domestication. There's a description of basic feline behavior and cat sociology, and a careful analysis of various physical and emotional issues. Find out how to cope with foibles and faults, and handle problems that range from bad breath to arthritis, from obesity to aging. A final section answers the most common questions that concern cat owners.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2005

About the author

David Conrad Taylor, BVMS, FRCVS, FZS, was a British veterinary surgeon. He was the first veterinary surgeon to specialise in zoo and wildlife medicine. Taylor worked with zoo and wild animals from 1957, acting as a consultant on the treatment of some of the rarest species on Earth. He was world-renowned as an expert in marine mammal medicine.

In the mid-1970s and early 1980s, Taylor wrote a popular series of autobiographical books that charted his life and experiences as a "Zoo Vet". These books were adapted for Television in a drama series, One by One. He continued to be a prolific writer until his death. [wikipedia]

Reviews

[Fuzzball Baggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Standard cat book, I learned some more things about cats

[Lucie Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave me some insight into certain aspects of my cats' behavioural traits. A lot of it I knew already but I liked the fluid way the writer speaks and liked the anecdotes of his experience with big and domestic cats.
Helps to understand and appreciate feline impulses better.