What's My Cat Thinking?

by Jo Lewis

Unlock the secret code of cats for a deeper connection with the feline in your life.

Have you ever wondered why your cats behave the way they do? This authoritative guide has all the answers!

Cats can be quite sensitive to their surroundings, and sometimes their behaviour can leave you scratching your head. Discover what's really behind those things cats do - whether they're amusing, irritating, or just downright bizarre.

What's My Cat Thinking will help cat lovers build a deeper connection with the feline in their lives. Inside, you'll find:

- Accurate descriptions of behaviour will help you understand your cat's body language nuances and act accordingly
- "Advanced Catwatching" features put the spotlight on key behaviours such as sofa-scratching
- "Survival Guides" offer top tips for managing challenges such as moving house, or introducing a new cat into the family.
- A fun book for cat people that delivers practical, helpful advice from acknowledged experts on a range of tricky or puzzling cat behaviours
- Drawing on animal behaviour psychology and the latest research, it reveals what's really behind the amusing, endearing, or downright weird things cats do.

Have you ever wondered why your cat sleeps on your keyboard, why they bully the dog, or why they insist on drinking from the bathroom tap or if they even like you? Cats (unlike the dogs they look down on!) are not always easy to understand. This cat psychology book will show you that they do show their feelings, albeit subtly, in the way they relate to you, other animals, and their home environment.

Stunning illustrations of a wide range of breeds and informative text will help you understand your cat's body language, so you know when they are happy and when they aren't! Aside from learning to understand your cat, this guide includes "catwatching" spreads that provide helpful tips and advice on dealing with some common kitty challenges like moving home and introducing a new cat into the family. So when they are sitting on your head at 4 am, you will at least know why!

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals

Hardcover

First published October 21, 2021

About the author

Dr Jo Lewis BSc BVMS (Hons) MRCVS is a cat expert, author and award-winning feline vet with over two decades of experience. She is a certified AAFP Cat-Friendly Vet and is also a member of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

Jo is a lifelong cat lover with a passion for understanding how cats see the world and helping others to do the same. Her #ThinkLikeACat mantra is all about helping cats cope with the stress that comes from sharing our hectic modern lives.

Her insight into what cats need and want is what drove Jo to set up the UK’s first dedicated mobile cat clinic, so she could bring her veterinary expertise to cats in the comfort of their own home. In doing so, she has inspired a whole community of vets to do the same.

She’s now on a mission with her book and online courses, to teach humans the world over how to #ThinkLikeACat.

Jo lives just outside London, England with her husband, two little cat people and her many cats.

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

More than adequate book of its kind. For those new to cat ownership etc, this is great...covers lots of territory in a concise manner. For those looking for more in-depth info, there are other books that can do that.

[heeds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I know what my cat is thinking.

[Juuli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aitäh, kirjastus Koolibri, raamatu eest.
Tegelikult lugesin raamatut kaks korda. Esimesel korral paari päevaga ja siis juba juppide kaupa samal ajal oma kassi jälgides. Kogemus oli põnev ning nii mõndagi kassi käitumises muutus selgemaks. :)
Pikemalt kirjutasin blogis.
4 tähte

[Sakina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guide qui détaille différents comportements communs chez les chats et les manières pour s'outiller. C'est assez complet et j'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à mieux comprendre les agissements de mon chat 🐈! Bel ouvrage que je recommanderais sans aucune hésitation. 😊

[Valzebub · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely organized and illustrated with plenty of fun facts and advice. But I feel like every section tells you to take your cat to the vet for pretty much any behavior they exhibit. Your vet will think you're crazy if you take the cat in for every little thing this book tells you to. Or they'll love you for all the money you'll be spending.

Worth a read for a cat lover. You'll learn something for sure.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So brilliantly written making it so easy to follow and understand! So many simple and effective tips and tricks without the waffle. I can’t wait to try out some of the tips and tricks on my kitten to make sure she grows into a happy cat & that life is stress free for her & me!

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly enjoyable and educational read with gorgeous illustrations! It's changed how I will take my cat to the vet.

[Eva Berná · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the light yet informative tone of the book, and the illustrations are great! Very visual.
Doesn't go into deep stuff, but is entertaining and helps you emphatize with your cat. Easy to read.

[jasper · Rating 4 out of 5]

super cute!!!!! i love cats n it helped me understand my cat better

[Ryan Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant advice for our pesky pussycat. Dr Jo is truly knowledgeable on all things cat related. Helped us so much!!

[Andrey Ivanov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! Full of practical tips on how to raise a cat! 🙌