'A guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats' Focus 'Fascinating. A must for
every cat owner' Philippa Perry A trail-blazing guide to feline mental health from a leading
veterinary psychiatrist Is your cat happy? What can you do to help? And what can cats teach
us? The relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. Cats are mysterious and
contradictory independent and affectionate predator and prey. Their true nature continues to
elude us and their subtle and complex behavioural problems can often seem unsolvable or
incomprehensible. In this ground-breaking book - a huge bestseller in its native France -
veterinary doctor and psychiatrist Claude Béata draws on cutting-edge research and decades of
experience with cats to revolutionize our understanding of pets and transform our appreciation
of feline mental wellbeing. Here we meet Nougatine a Siamese suffering from bipolar dysthymic
disorder Tabatha an anxious Ragdoll with attachment issues and Melly an Abyssinian
struggling with a feline form of schizophrenia - as well as their owners who seek advice and
support. Charming surprising and offering illuminating insight into a range of disorders
Béata's book calls for greater compassion and provides a new way of understanding cat
psychiatry so we can care for the mental and physical wellness of our beloved pets.
