A comprehensive guide to cats, cat breeds, and cat care.

DK's new cat book, The Cat Encyclopedia, includes an introduction to feline anatomy, expert advice on kitten and cat care, and a celebration of cats in art and culture. Stunning photos of cat breeds from around the world form the core of the book, with information on the characteristics, origins, and behavior of each cat, as well as famous patrons of the breed. The Cat Encyclopedia is a celebration of all things feline, with a fully illustrated catalog of cat breeds including those recognized by TICA, CFA, GCCF and FIFe. The Cat Encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about cats in one easy-reference volume.

This book is the perfect companion for all cat lovers, providing expert advice on choosing and caring for a cat, together with a complete guide to the cat breeds of the world. There is helpful information on feeding, nutrition, grooming, training, health care, breeding and showing. A comprehensive visual encyclopedia covers popular breeds such as Persian, Shorthair, Burmese and Siamese, as well as rarer breeds such as Maine Coon Cat, Ocicat and Ragdoll. Each breed's characteristics are described, such as size, temperament and grooming needs. Over 700 images accompany the expert text, making this a beautiful and informative volume for every cat owner.

"Previously published as twelve library-bound editions."

The ultimate cat book with 512 descriptive pages of breeds, expert advice and images

This comprehensive illustrated book brings together veterinary-approved advice on cat care and a directory of the world's best-known cat breeds.

Presents information on all known domestic cat breeds, providing detailed descriptions of each purebred's physical attributes, behavior patterns, and genetic history, and includes information on how to participate in cat shows.