'It's a Cat's World . . . You Just Live In It: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Furry Feline'By Justine A. Lee, DVM (Three Rivers Press, $13.95)
This delightful book answers many of the questions that have puzzled cat owners almost since the beginning of time. Among the questions she answers:
• Why do cats purr?
• Do they have bellybuttons?
• Why do they sleep so much?
• Why do they arch their backs?
• Why do cats follow their owners into the bathroom?
• And, is one "cat year" equivalent to seven human years?
Lee, an emergency and critical care veterinary specialist and associate director of veterinary services for the Pet Poison Hotline, also sets the record straight about many of the more popular myths about the mysterious and wonderful world of cats. Written in a question-and-answer format with wit and insight, this guide offers helpful, sane advice about the care of the family pet. This book is an excellent choice, both for cat owners and those who may be considering adding a feline to the family.