CatStuff: Recommended Books

Books you may find of interest

For detailed information about cat behavior - or to help you solve specific behavior problems you may be having with your cat - I strongly recommend reading any or all of these books - they are all very well written, very informative and interesting:

Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Psycho Kitty?, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Hiss and Tell: True Stories from the Files of a Cat Shrink, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat--Not a Sour Puss, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems, by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Is Your Cat Crazy: Solutions from the Casebook of a Cat Therapist, by John C. Wright
The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats, by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Good Cat!: A Proven Guide to Successful Litter Box Use and Problem Solving by Shirlee Kalstone, John Martin
House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound by Christine Church

For feline health care, feeding, emergency procedures, etc., these are very good:

The Cornell Books of Cats: The Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical Reference for Every Cat and Kitten by Mordecai Siegal
The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care by Wendy Christensen
The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms by Michael S. Dvm Garvey, Anne E. Dvm Hohenhaus, John E. Dvm Pinckney, Katherine A. Dvm Houpt, Melissa S. Wallace D.V.M., Elizabeth Randolph
Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats: Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians by Martin Zucker

Other interesting and informative cat-related books:

277 Secrets Your Cat Wants You to Know: A Cat-Alog of Unusual and Useful Information by Paulette Cooper
250 Things You Can Do to Make Your Cat Adore You by Ingrid Newkirk
Cat Massage: A Whiskers to Tail Guide to Your Cat's Ultimate Petting Experience by Maryjean Ballner

I couldn't possibly list all the heartwarming books I've read about cats, but I will add a few:

Henry's World - Henry’s world is a story not just about a cat but about all of us - about trust, community, courage, and resiliency. It is about prejudice and overcoming it, coming to love what we thought we hated, enemies becoming friends and challenges becoming learning experiences. Henry has a website.
Ginny, the Dog Who Rescues Cats - Ginny was no ordinary dog—she had an amazing sixth sense that enabled her to find and rescue stray and ailing cats. A website has been dedicated to Ginny, who cross the Rainbow Bridge in 2005.
Dewey - How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can’t even begin to answer those questions until you read the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.

One of the things I've noticed about cat lovers is that they enjoy books by Dean Koontz (why that is, I don't know, since he appears to be more fond of dogs than cats). If you like his books, you might want to visit the section of my website that is dedicated to Dean Koontz' novels.