M. : Veche, 2005. — ISBN 5-9533-0792-6 . Cats for more than one century are devoted friends of man and therefore one of the most popular pets. This book contains the most popular information on issues related to the maintenance and care of domestic cats, as well as methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases to which these animals are exposed. The publication is intended for a wide range of readers. Content:Introduction. Anatomical, physiological and biological characteristics of cats . Anatomy of a Cat . External structure of the cat . The internal structure of the cat . The Physiology of Cats . Vision. Smell. Touch. Hearing. Sense of balance . Biological Characteristics of Cats . Basics of proper maintenance of domestic cats . Transportation. The house where the cat lives. Care. Food. Feeding the kitten. Feeding adult cats . Feeding of neutered cats and sterilized cats. Feeding older cats . Feeding cats during illness. Approximate consumption rates of staple foods3. Diseases and their treatment . Home medicine kit for a four-legged friend . Selection of veterinary clinic . Diagnosis of disease . Taking care of a sick cat . Diseases of the internal organs . Cardiovascular disease . Pericarditis . Myocarditis . Myocardosis. Endocarditis . Respiratory diseases . Rinite. Laryngitis. Bronchitis . Diseases of the digestive system. Gastrith . Stomach ulcer disease . Diseases caused by metabolic disorders . Avitaminosis. Rahit . Obesity. Diabetes mellitus . Allergy. Infectious diseases . Plague (infectious gastroenteritis of cats), Auesky's disease . Rabies . Respiratory diseases . Pneumonia . Calicivirosis. Rhinotracheitis . Tuberculosis . Intestinal infections . Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis . Panleukopenia. Chlamydia. Surgical diseases . Dental stones . Dental caries . Keratitis . Hematoma of the auricle . External otit. Mushroom and skin diseases . Microsporia. Dermatomycosis"Horse tail"Seborrhea. Osteofolliculitis (acne), Alopecia . Eczema . Accidents and injuries . Poisoning . Falling from a great height. Drowning. Seizures. Suffocation . Heart attack . Shock. Electric shock . Bites. Tensions. Wounds. Fractures of bones . Ingrown and broken claws. Dislocations. Contusions. Diseases of the reproductive system . Complications in the postpartum period. Piometer . Postpartum Bleeding . Inflammation of the uterus (acute postpartum metritis), Stagnant and acute septic mastitis . Galactostasis eclampsia (postpartum tetania), Invasive diseases. Helminthuses . Toxascariasis. Toxoplasmosis. Coccidiosis . Entomoses. Peanuts. Otodectosis. Notoedrosis. Fleas. Lice. Owners. Skin diseases . Folliculitis . Furunculosis. Abscess. Phlegmon . Carbuncle. Diseases of the nervous system . Inflammation of the brain . Inflammation of the spinal cord . Neurosis . Surgical methods of contraception . Sterilization. Castration