A wonderfully thoughtful and comprehensive book. This one goes beyond the usual healthcare descriptions and pictures of breeds that fill the pages of most such books. The most compelling part is the research presented into a kitten's early environment and the effects on its future personality. Great insight into cat behavior for breeders and cat lovers alike.

I bought this book expecting it to be about kitten care and it told entirely too much about breed and the 'evolution' of cats. It didn't explain how to care for and raise a kitten. I was not impressed with the content.

This book is wonderfully written and definitely will give many people a better understanding of their pets. It can teach you the basics of identifying behavior, training, life stages, as well as food and litter information. However, due to the vast topics covered the book is unable to spend a great deal of time on details. Consider this book a great read for someone just starting off with a cat, or who wants to understand them better, then grab something more in depth for whatever section you really wanted more in.

This book has helped me to understand the stages of development my new kitten, Princess Elizabeth Talker Mischief Wafer Fritter Gremlin Peekaboo, has just gone through, is going through and has yet to face. The author details everything from the various kinds of cat foods and litters to the minutiae of grooming (a soft toothbrush is helpful for the face and around the eyes) as well as body posture meanings and socialization requirements. There is a lot of good information, and I am sure I will refer to it again. Though I think some of the information, on dental care for example, could have been more in depth.

Chapter 1: The Raw Material
Chapter 2: Cat Breeds
Chapter 3 Finding the Right Kitten
Chapter 4 Your Kitten's Development
Chapter 5 Preparing For Your New Kitten
Chapter 6: Bringing Your Kitten Home
Chapter 7: Your Kitten's Lifestyle
Chapter 8: Feeding and Litter Training
Chapter 9: Health Care
Chapter 10: Going on Vacation
Chapter 11: Cat Behaviotr
Chapter 12: Learning and Training
Chapter 13: Preventing Behavioral Problems
Chapter 14: Growing Up

This book is easy to read and understand. The book is also packed with infomation on how to care for your new kitten. Some of the many topics covered in this book includes:

How kittens learn
Toys and games kittens like to play
Introducing your kitten to a new baby or pet
Preventing behavioral problems
Basic equipment your kitten will need
Giving your kitten medicine
Feline communication