Divided into nine practical sections—one for each life— The Complete Cat Handbook provides all the information you need to understand and care for your cat, whether non-pedigreed or pedigreed. This veritable cat-alogue of facts, advice, and pictures reveals the feline character in all its wonderful diversity and makes essential reading for cat lovers everywhere. Nine tabbed sections cover such topics as finding the perfect cat, choosing a boarding facility, and coping with illness What to expect in kittenhood, adolescence, maturity, and old age Tips on how to care for, groom, train, feed, and play with your cat Includes a color section on the most popular breeds and their different characteristics.