A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour

I thoroughly recommend this delightfully written but informative book and its both a welcome addition to the more clinical veterinary and behavioural setting as well as for the general cat owner. No easy feat to straddle both worlds but Caroline has achieved this admirably with her easy-writing style and own extensive clinical knowledge and her general love of cats. This comprehensive guide has chapters ranging from how to observe the pain status of the cat, to enriching its home-life with easy fixes, pharmacology intervention and behavioural modification treatment plans.

The inclusion of the coloured diagrams and the ‘keynote take home points’ and ‘scientific snippets’ make it easily accessible as a point of reference for those short of time or wanting to refresh their knowledge. In addition, little has been written about learning theory for cats and so the use of positive reinforcement is particularly welcome. I fully support this book as ‘recommended reading’ for those not only embarking on their careers but for those more experienced whether in cat rescue, clinical settings or facilitative care’ as there is more than one golden nugget to be found.

This is my absolute favorite kind of companion animal book! Lots of important, useful info, in a very readable and entertaining format, and backed up by the science (with citations!). This is a great addition to any cat fan’s library, and a fantastic resource for all those who live with companion cats.

As a veterinary surgeon dealing with the complexities of feline behaviour which challenge me on a daily basis this new and exciting publication is an essential for any veterinary professional who wishes to improve the experience and welfare of their feline patients. Despite the modern advancements in feline veterinary medicine, feline behaviour is still so often over-looked and the importance of recognizing the unique behavioural needs of cats is more relevant than ever as they become one of our nation’s most popular pets and the expectation of cat owners understandably increases. In A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour Caroline uses her insight and expertise to bring together an informed and enriched text which clearly assists and aids us to “demystify” the needs of our most behaviourally challenging patient.

A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour is a must read for all cat advocates. Caroline’s wonderful way with words and obvious passion for the species makes this a powerful addition to any bookshelf. The species-specific needs of the feline variety is discussed in depth but with a kind and considerate message on how cats are definitely not small dogs. A fantastic follow-on from Caroline’s canine fear and anxiety book, this book is an up to date, evidence based, kitty behaviour bible!