Companion Animal Rescue Alliance

The Booklist for a Better Owner

compiled by DorothyBelle Poli


CATS


General Reading:

Catlore by Desmond Morris

Catwatching by Desmond Morris

The Morris Approach by Barbara Burn


Personality of the Cat:

Think Like a Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett

The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats by Dr. Nicholas Dodman

What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You by Dr. John M. Simon and Stephanie Pederson

Good Owners, Great Cats by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

The Body Language and Emotions of Cats by Dr. Myrna M. Milani

Psycho Kitty: Understanding Your Cat's "Crazy" Behavior by Pam Johnson-Bennett


Cat Care:

Keep it Simple Series: Guide to Cat Care by Steve Duno

The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier

Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard Pitcairn


DOGS


Getting Ready for a New Dog:

Are You the Pet for Me? by Mary Jane Checchi

Choosing and Caring for a Shelter Dog: A Complete Guide to Help You Rescue and Rehome a Dog by Bob Christiansen

Second Hand Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin

The Adoption Option by Eliza Rubenstein and Shari Kalina

Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson


Behavior and Personality of the Dog:

People, Pooches, and Problems by Job Michael Evans

Dogs Behaving Badly by Dr. Nicholas Dodman

Behavior Problems in Dogs by William Campbell

Think Dog! by John Fisher


Training:

Leader of the Pack by Nancy Baer and Steve Duno

The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens

Good Dog, Bad Dog by Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis

How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Dr. Ian Dunbar

Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor


ANIMAL HEALTH PHONE HELP!


ASPCA Ani-Med 1-888-721-9100

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine 508-839-5395

National Animal Poison Control Center 1-800-548-2423


Page updated May 13, 2003