Interpretation Of Cats: And Their Owners, The

'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 Beata 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, Beata'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.

Review: Fascinating. A must for every cat owner -- Philippa Perry, author of THE BOOK YOU WANT EVERYONE YOU LOVE TO READ
Claude Beata sheds light on the complex emotional lives of cats... a fascinating manual about the wellbeing of cats... Beata understands the animals on a very deep level, while managing not to judge their owners -- Laura Hackett * The Sunday Times *
The Interpretation Of Cats is a rich and wise book, packed with fascinating case histories that are detailed but never dull. Above all, it is full of feline love * Mail on Sunday *
A fount of practical tips for cat owners * The New York Times *

Author Biography: Claude Beata is a veterinary doctor, specializing in behavioural medicine, based in Toulon, France. A pioneering practitioner working at the cutting-edge of veterinary psychiatry, he has dedicated his life to animal wellbeing. He is a Vice President of the French Association of Vets for Pets and is the author of several bestselling books on pet psychiatry.