Our illustrated guide to the domestic cat, valued by humans for companionship for at least 9,500 years and the most popular pet in the world. This is what you need to know before you accept responsibility for your small and furry “bundle-of-fun”!

Contents:

All About Cats

Introduction

Genetics

Anatomy

Physiology

Senses

Health

— Diseases

— Poisoning

Behavior

— Sociability

— Grooming

— Fighting

— Hunting and feeding

— Play

— Reproduction

Ecology

— Habitats

— Impact on prey species

— Impact on birds

Cats and humans

— Domesticated varieties

— Effects on human health

Indoor scratching

Waste

Feral cats

History and mythology

References