The Cat Owner's Manual Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance

Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes and pillowcases. It's enough to make you cry out, "Why doesn t my cat come with an owner s manual?!?" And now -- thank God! -- she does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with dogs? How can I maintain a quality exterior finish? And why does my model always drink from the bathtub? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here -- courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced cat owners.

Sam Stall is a freelance writer and the co-author of several books, including Dirty Words of Wisdom and As Seen on TV .

Dr. David Brunner has owned and operated the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana, for more than twenty years. His clinic has received the highest level of accreditation from the ASPCA.