Everything you have ever wanted to know about your cat, written by the world's best-selling practising vet, Dr. Bruce Fogle.

Bruce Fogle, DVM, is the world's best-selling practising vet. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College, he pursued his postgraduate veterinary training at the Zoological Society of London before establishing his highly respected veterinary practice and Europe's first emergency and critical care clinic, both in London. He lectures internationally, frequently appears on TV and radio, is the author of many acclaimed DK titles and resides in London and Arundale, Sussex.

Cat design: origins; skin, coat and hair; bones and joints; muscles; the brain and endocrines; the nervous system; vision; hearing and balance; scent, taste and touch; breathing and circulation; consuming and eliminating; ensuring the future; immunity; living with cats. Breeds. Behaviour: natural selection; feline social behaviour; the lone hunter; feline genetics; courtship and mating; expecting kittens; giving birth; dependent on mother; early socialization; how cats communicate; marking territory; the importance of play; grooming; snoozing the years away; do cats love us?. Living with your cat: choosing your cat; cat-proofing your home; the first 24 hours; the litter tray; an indoor life; toys and accessories; the indoor-outdoor cat; outdoor concerns; basic training; behaviour problems; body maintenance; good nutrition; new experiences. Health concerns: choosing a vet; examining your cat; practical prevention; parasite control; responsible ownership; giving medicines; when accidents happen; life-saving first aid; penetrating injuries; poisoning; skin and coat conditions; respiratory disorders; blood and circulation; brain disorders; hormonal disorders; muscles, bones and joints; the mouth and teeth; stomach problems; intestinal disorders; urinary tract disorders; the reproductive tract; eye disorders; hearing disorders; immune-system disorders; cancer; emotional disorders; geriatric conditions; the end of a cat's life.