The Complete Cat Owner's Manual

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Summary: Excellent information in most sections
Review: I loved this book because of the information prsented in most sections. How to Choose a cat, bringing it home, caring for it, health care, breeding and showing a cat, and the cat's long and storied history. There are also lots of good pictures and information. I also liked the section on different breeds and learned about the different "markings" with various cats. I volunteer part-time for a "cat rescue group" and wanted to familiarize myself with some of the "breeds" and mixes we come across and I have learned some interesting things from this book. I grew up with a cat and now have a much better idea of what my mom dealt with with that cat!

My one concern with this book is the section on the Bengal breed. I have not ever owned one, but after looking at several other reviews of this book, it would appear the author is misinformed about this breed. Hence my 3-star rating of this book. Great information here for the most part; you may want to read the section on different breeds with a cautious eye.

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Summary: The Complete Cat Owners Manual
Review: The Complete CAT Owners Manual put out by the Iams Co. is 6-3/4 x 11-1/4inches and 224 pages of Information both novice and veteran cat owners need to have at their fingertips. It includes an illustrated guide to the major breeds, as well as chapters starting with You and your cat, Choosing a cat, bringing home your cat, Responsible cat ownership, and chapters on everything else. Caring for your cat, Health Care, breeding and showing, History of the cat and much more. DJ says " The Complete Cat Owners Manual includes valuable information from The Iams Company, a world leader in cat and dog nutrition. As a family-owned company since 1946 Iams understands what cats can do for us AND what we can do for them. This manual is dedicated to fellow cat lovers everywhere to their friends for life -- cats. Susie Page is an All-Breed Judge and author of Let's Talk Cats. She wrote a monthly column in Cats Magazine for over 20 years and has many other "cat" credits. Everything you ever wanted to know about cats!

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Summary: Mostly very informative
Review: This book is informative especially the parts where the author talks about grooming, caring, and raising a cat in general. I felt that it was a very educational book. I would suggest this book to other cat-lovers and anyone who would like to own a "all-in-one" book on cats. It includes how to care for them, feline history, and a guide to breeds. If you are just looking for a guide to breeds, I would suggest another one. As you can see from other reviews, the Bengal breed section is inaccurate, but if you're looking for a book on how to care for cats and a most accurate guide to breeds, this is the one.