A Language Course for Humans

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2007

For anyone who owns a cat or is considering moving in with one Get to know your cat and learn to encourage good behaviour with this in depth guide to cat conduct from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Have you ever wondered why cats scratch the furniture, or dig up houseplants (and how you can stop them)? Pick up practical solutions to unwanted behaviours, using easy-to-follow techniques. Find out how they play, what gets them angry and how they protect their territory. Explore cat senses, grooming, eating and exercise and find out how your pet is communicating to you through its body language and habits. Learn to spot what sort of cat a kitten will grow into and make sure you choose the right temperament to suit you. The purrfect guide to understanding your cat.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

For anyone considering buying a cat, or whose home is already run by one! Discover everything you need to know about cats in this comprehensive guide from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Meet sixty breeds, from the Manx to the Japanese Bobtail, and learn how to identify the characteristics that make each one special. Make sure you know how to look after your purrfect friend with tips and advice on preparing for a new arrival, feeding, grooming, training, nutrition, first aid and preventative care. Plus, find out how cats and humans have lived together throughout history and how looking after a cat can help you live longer.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2003

This title offers all-round information on how to look after your cat. In clear, accessible text, the author details all aspects of a cat’s nature and needs, and explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. A fully illustrated section on cat breeds helps you to choose a suitable breed for your circumstances and there is information on healthcare and training, including bringing a kitten home and caring for an older cat. Dr. Fogle also describes the major feline disorders and diseases, and offers advice on nutrition, grooming and first aid. For quick reference, there are checklists to help you diagnose what is wrong if your cat becomes ill.

In association with the RSPCA

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

This guide provides instant answers to your cat’s symptoms, through easy-to-follow diagnostic charts and reassuring practical advice covering both heathcare and first aid emergencies.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2002

This photographic reference contains over 280 pedigree cat portraits, each accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours. It should be suitable for every would-be purchaser of a pedigree cat.

Portraits of Over 70 Pedigrees

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2000

Intended for a would-be purchaser of a pedigree cat, this is a pocket-sized photographic guide to the feline world written by an authority on cat behaviour and veterinary care. It provides over 280 pedigree cat portraits which are accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1999

A holistic approach to cat care, is explained in this book, backed by sound principles and practices of veterinary training. It shows that cats respond to the environment in which they are raised and that their physical well-being is dependent on how they have been raised, fed and looked after.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1998

Cat’s Christmas is the purrfect little gift for friends who are fanatical about felines. It offers 40 pages of suggestions for entertaining your kitty at Christmas. Decorate his litter tray with tiny pine trees, make her a wreath that’s packed with fish, or prepare a platter of “paw dips”. Written by Bruce Fogle, a practising veterinarian and author of The Encyclopedia of the Cat, and Malcolm Hillier, Cat’s Christmas is a beautifully illustrated book of fun.

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2008

Leading veterinarian Bruce Fogle puts his years of expertise in animal behavior to work in the Encyclopedia of the Cat, a thorough and engaging guide to the feline. A detailed history of the cat worldwide introduces readers to the fascinating facts behind the feline, while following chapters address the nuts and bolts of the cat (muscles and movement, heart and lungs, skeletal system) as well as feline behavior. The remainder of the book belongs to a discussion of cat breeds–Munchkin and Bombay to name a few–and a look at caring for the cat, including feeding and nutrition, signs of illness, and first aid. With over 1,300 full-color photographs sprinkled throughout, this encyclopedic look at our furry friends is a feast for any true feline fancier.
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Published by Pelham Books, 1997

People and cats have been living together for thousands of years, and since cats are naturally inquisitive, it is only to be expected that they have a few questions about human behaviour they would like answered. The companion to “The Secret Life of Dog Owners”, this text examines the curious habits of a mysterious breed. Responding to feline questions about the health, habits and general quirks of their owners, the author uncovers surprising facts at the heart of the complex and historic relationship between humans and cats.

What to Do When Emergencies Happen

Published by Penguin Books, 1995

Discusses the basics of first aid for cats, identifies various types of emergencies and how to treat them, and discusses the importance of prevention and when to seek veterinary help.

Published by Carroll & Graf, 1993

Following “The Dog’s Mind”, vet Bruce Fogle has written a book taking account of recent research on the psychology of the cat.

An Owner’s Guide to Cat Behavior

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 1991

An experienced veterinarian explains how to read a cat’s body language to tell the difference between instinct and learned behavior, and how to understand feline moods.