With over 80 million cats throughout homes in the US and over 7 million the UK, the need for clear, practical advice on caring for cats is substantial. Access all the essential facts quickly, easily and inexpensively. Knowing how to correctly care for your pet not only keeps him in good condition but also keeps your vet bills as low as possible. The Hamlyn All Colour Petcare series will feature 9 titles by the end of spring 2010.

Francesca Riccomini is an experienced veterinarian and pet behaviour counsellor. She is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and of the Feline Advisory Bureau Expert Behaviour Panel. She is a regular contributor to a number of magazines, including Your Cat, the UK's leading cat magazine, and is the author of two cat books. Location: Twickenham, Middlesex.

INTRODUCTION. QUICK CAT FACTS. COPING WITH KITTENS. WHAT TO EXPECT AND WHEN TO EXPECT IT. REGULAR CARE. FITNESS AND FOOD. TRAINING. BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS ABOUT THE HOME. OUTDOOR ANTICS. SOCIABILITY ISSUES. MEDICAL ADVICE. THE AGEING CAT. INDEX.