This adds to a growing library of books on the proper ways to feed, groom, nurse and care for the tabby on the hearth, whether it is a pedigreed aristocrat or just a cat. Five sections -- the life of a cat, feeding, parasites, accidents and first aid, illness and disease -- counsel the owner on how to choose a kitten, how to raise it to insure good health, on to how to cope with the questions of emergencies and special problems. Breeding is not a specific concern here but every other conceivable aspect of feline well being is considered for humans' more conscientious attention to having an animal in perfect condition. Good for a first time owner as well as for those who want a sound reference book.