A new title in the Collins Family Pet series. These attractive, highly illustrated guides give all the practical advice necessary to parents and children to raising a healthy, happy pet. This comprehensive family guide is full of helpful information and expert advice to choosing and owning a cat. All aspects of everyday care are covered, but in addition, there are lots of interesting facts and anecdotes about Britain's most popular family pet. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on: Origins of the cat Cat breeds and varieties Cat behaviour and biology Acquiring a cat/kitten Looking after your cat/kitten Elderly cats Cat health and first aid