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Great bedtime reading - Rated
Really good insights into the minds of the little furry devils :) It's definitely changed how I interact with my cat, and I think I understand her strange little ways a little more now. And it's really good entertaining bedtime reading (with feline company, of course!).
Tears and laughter - Rated
A thoroughly enjoyable and educational read. Hall tells us about each of her cats in turn using their stories to illustrate the case histories and catty advice that she offers on subjects such as aggression, toilet problems and euthanasia. Some of the stories had me laughing out loud, others moved me to tears. There were a few things I disagreed with - I think cats *are* social animals although some prefer their own company while Hall sees the majority being in the latter catagory - but this was an illuminating look at the world of the animal behaviourist told with humour and sensitivity.
Poor Advice - Rated
Having looked after cats for over 18 years I thought this book was at first great. It gave you a cats point of view on things, being locked in all day and the only person they see is you when your home from work etc etc makes you understand that they are not toys - they need a varied life and food as humans do. However i was horrifed by the advice "blind cats can have a good quality of life as they still have some senses left" - if you woke up one day blind - would you not be scared? frightened? I could never ever consider letting my cat go blind and expect him to lead a quality life. real poor advice. very disappointing.
Informative and a good read to boot! - Rated
As a cat novice I bought this book a few days before my first ever kitten arrived adn I can truly say it is fab. I've been doing loads of research on cats, but I'm recieving a lot of conflicitng advice, so it was nice to find a book that talks about cats as cats and not as small children.
She takes you through different stages of a cats life and different behaviours using case studies and tales of her own cats very effectively. It's given me loads of food for thought and is the first book on cats I have read that I really feel I have learned something from.
Amazing - Rated
Before you buy this stunning book, you have to review exactly where your current relationship with your cat is. I did an extremely foolish thing in that I read excerpts from this book aloud to my cat while she was curled up on my lap. What a mistake!! I now have a 15 year old gorgeous baby who owns my house and my life. What a shame she doesn't pay the mortgage!! There is a saying: "The Egypyians worshipped cats as Gods. Cats have never let us forget this". Believe me, it's true. All cat owners (borrowers) should own this book. It's funny, sad, insightful, educational, and an amazing glimpse into the mind of one of the most stunning creatures on this planet. After reading this, you will never look at your cat in the same way again. Outstanding stuff from a great writer.
