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The Interpretation of Cats
Understanding the Psychology of Our Feline Companions
By Claude Béata
Translated by David Watson
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About The Book
In the tradition of such beloved bestsellers as The Lion in the Living Room and Inside of a Dog comes the international sensation for feline lovers everywhere—a groundbreaking, in-depth exploration of the minds of cats that will help us better understand and connect with our cherished pets.
Cats are mysterious creatures, and the relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. Curious and affectionate, independent and uninterested, predator and prey. Their true nature continues to elude us, and their subtle and complex behavioral problems can often seem unsolvable or incomprehensible. So, how can we tell if a cat is suffering? What are the root causes of feline aggression? And how can we treat patients who can’t speak for themselves?
In this fascinating book—already a bestseller in its native France—veterinary doctor and psychiatrist Claude Béata draws on cutting-edge research and decades of experience to revolutionize our understanding of cats 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 behavior so we can care for the mental, and physical wellness of our beloved furry friends.
Cats are mysterious creatures, and the relationship between humans and cats has never been simple. Curious and affectionate, independent and uninterested, predator and prey. Their true nature continues to elude us, and their subtle and complex behavioral problems can often seem unsolvable or incomprehensible. So, how can we tell if a cat is suffering? What are the root causes of feline aggression? And how can we treat patients who can’t speak for themselves?
In this fascinating book—already a bestseller in its native France—veterinary doctor and psychiatrist Claude Béata draws on cutting-edge research and decades of experience to revolutionize our understanding of cats 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 behavior so we can care for the mental, and physical wellness of our beloved furry friends.
About The Author
Photograph by Odile Jacob
Claude Béata is a veterinary doctor and specialist in behavioral medicine based in France. Dedicated to animal well-being, he is a strong advocate for the development of veterinary psychiatry and is the author of several bestselling books on the psychology of animals.
Product Details
- Publisher: Scribner (October 15, 2024)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668070673
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Raves and Reviews
“The internationally renowned veterinarian and animal psychologist Claude Béata has given cat-lovers the perfect guide to their feline companions. Drawing on many years of experience and research into the behavior of these adorable and enigmatic creatures, he shows how they interact with the humans with whom they share their lives. If you want to understand the needs of cats, you can do no better than read this wise, witty and absorbing book.” —John Gray, author of Feline Philosophy
International Praise for The Interpretation of Cats
“A guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats . . . For the countless humans living with cats, this could become the most useful manual.” —Focus Vif
“Béata demystifies the highly complex behaviors of our little tigers, so that we may better understand them and live more harmoniously together . . . A fascinating book, charming to read and bursting with anecdotes.” —Santé Magazine
“Enlightening . . . Claude Béata sheds new light on animal psychology at a time when we are all, more than ever, reappraising our relationships with living things.” —Madame Figaro
“Across the pages, and with clinical examples, Claude Béata decrypts the perspective of this enigmatic companion, torn by its dual nature as both predator and prey. The book refers as much to the madness of certain owners as to that of cats, who the author hopes to soothe with his accessible and concrete advice.” —La Croix
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