Cat Psychology

Cat Psychology

R. H. Smyth, M.R.C.V.S

In this, his most recent book, R. H. Smyth, member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in England, shares with his readers the benefit of close observations made by his professional eye. Having already distinguished himself through earlier book on dog breeds, their structure and conformation, psychology of the horse and others, Mr. Smyth turns his attention to the habits of felines as companions to man whose recent roots in domesticity seem not to hamper their ability to exist without a human benefactor. The author calls on not only his scientific knowledge of the animal but also his personal experiences as a long-time cat owner and cat-lover as well. His close scrutiny of animals considered by most to be inscrutable does not lessen their aura of exoticism; instead, it adds a new dimension of adaptability that heretofore the cat very likely has not been given credit for.

The book is illustrated with dozens of captivating black and white photos, while dozens more show in glowing colour the rich range of feline coat and eye colour, not only as worn by the domestic variety, but by his large, wilder relatives as well.

Chapters include:

I            Kittens in the Wild

II             A Cat in the House

                        Vision

                        Hearing

                        Taste

                        Various Reflexes

                        The Catnip Reflexes

                        The Ear Reflex

                        The Proprioreceptor Factor

III            The Senses of the Cat

IV            Communications

V            Habits Feline

                        Playing

                        Fighting

                        Sleeping

VI            Feline Intelligence

                        The Angry Cat

V            Territorial Behaviour

Hardback – 160 pages.

TFH, US, 

Very good condition