What's My Cat Thinking?: Understand Your Cat to Give Them a Happy Life

by Jo Lewis

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

Why does my cat always want to sleep on my computer keyboard? How can I keep her from bullying the dog? This used to be her favorite food, but now she won't touch it! Why will she only drink from the bathroom faucet? Does she actually like me? If you've ever wondered, as she sits on your head at 4am, what on earth is going on beyond your cat's inscrutable gaze, this ebook has the answers. Drawing on extensive animal behavior psychology and the latest research, it reveals what's really behind those things cats do--whether they're amusing, irritating, or just downright bizarre.

Cats may not telegraph their emotions (unlike the dogs they look down on), but they do show their feelings, often quite subtly, in the way they relate to you, other animals, and their home environment. With gorgeous and accurate illustrations across a range of breeds, this ebook helps you read and interpret your cat's body language and behaviors, so you'll know when she's confident and contented, and when she's telling you that something's not right. Advanced Catwatching features put the spotlight on key behaviors such as sofa scratching, while strategic Survival Guides offer five top tips for successfully managing challenges such as moving to a new house, or introducing a new cat into the family. What's My Cat Thinking? will deepen your understanding of your cat's needs and wants and strengthen the unique connection between you. So when she gives you that 4am wake-up call, at least you'll know why.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cats

355 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 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

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew a lot of this but I did make some improvements for my cat based on the book and it calmed some of my anxiety that lives in the back of my mind and whispers that I am a terrible cat keeper

[Shelbi Pekas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amusing, informational, and the illustrations are beautiful, this book is a great resource for first time cat owners. There’s also some stuff I read that I hadn’t heard of before, and I have three cats, so I’m glad they had this book on display at the library. This is one I’m considering adding to my personal library.

[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 on my kitten to make sure she grows into a happy cat & that life is stress free for her & me!

[Bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative and interesting. Not much to say about this book. Taught me lots!

[Lindsey Reitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting! Helped me learned why my cats do some of the things they do and how provide a better life for them!