Cat Body, Cat Mind: Exploring Your Cat's Consciousness And Total Well-Being

by Michael W. Fox

Animal behaviorist and veterinarian Michael W. Fox teaches readers how to better understand their cats; what they're thinking and feeling; and how to communicate with our feline friends. A stronger cat-human bond, means a happier cat, and a happier cat owner. Fox helps strengthen these special bonds. In Cat Body/Cat Mind , he ushers readers into the whole new world that opens up when humans truly come to know and understand their cats. Fox also offers a holistic approach to companion animal care and natural cat care to keep their bodies as happy as their minds.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Dr. Michael W. Fox is a well-known veterinarian, former vice president of The Humane Society of the United States, former vice president of Humane Society International and the author of more than 40 adult and children’s books on animal care, animal behavior and bioethics.

An expert in both medicine and psychology, Dr. Fox's training includes a degree in veterinary medicine as well as doctorate degrees in medicine and animal behavior/ethology. A strong advocate of animal rights, bioethics and environmental protection, Dr. Fox is an international veterinary consultant to various animal-related organizations.

A recipient of the Christopher Award for children's literature for his book "The Wolf," Dr. Fox has written more than 40 books for adults and children. He has also written more than 2,000 articles for professional journals and consumer magazines. Dr. Fox lectures extensively to an international audience of conservation and animal protection groups. He has appeared frequently on "The Tonight Show" and as a guest on other network television and radio talk shows and documentaries. He is a member of the British and American Veterinarian Medical Associations, the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights and the American Holistic Veterinary Association.

Dr. Fox lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Deanna, and their animal companions. They jointly run the India Project for Animals and Nature (IPAN) in the Nilgiris, South India.

Reviews

[Joella · Rating 1 out of 5]

Considering I haven't tried to finish reading this in probably over a year, I think it's time to add it to the pile of books I didn't finish (AKA, the donate pile). This turned out to be less science-based, like I was expecting, and more about personal experiences/philosophy. I enjoy personal stories about cats, but this became repetitive and boring.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was an interesting book. Although obviously very biased, I appreciated the author's love of the feline species and learned many things. I am looking forward to reading Dog Body, Dog Mind in the near future.

[Sandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are many good parts to this book, but I found the middle chapters very difficult, I'm getting more into the read now but I don't like it as much as I initially did. I'm a great cat-lover, and I believe in animal's healing powers, but I felt too much time was donated to these incidents of animals reappearing after death, and the ones who found their families after being gone a long time.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a book about social interaction with cats as well as addressing their psychological needs. It's okay for someone who has never shared their life with a feline, but otherwise, it's pretty much common sense information.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

it's true i'm reading a cat book. i figured; why hide it? why not document it?