Have a Cat? You NEED This Book

Published October 27, 2021 by Alisa Mullins. Last Updated April 25, 2024.

3 min read

If you’ve ever wished you were better at translating the meows, ear twitches, blinks, and flicks of the tail your feline companion uses to communicate with you every day, you’re not alone. It turns out that cats are much better at interpreting humans than we are at understanding them.

Fortunately, PETA’s own president (and renowned “cat auntie”), Ingrid Newkirk, has written a book to address this predicament. It’s titled 250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You to Know, and it’s our “Cat Guardian’s Bible.”

This book has crucial tips to help you better understand and care for the cats in your life, from reading their body language to finding a cat who has gone missing.

Fireside Chat: Ingrid Newkirk Discusses Her ‘Cat Guardian’s Bible’

When it comes to making the most of a cat’s nine lives, Ingrid has your back. Watch her discuss 250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You to Know with the empathy, humor, and humility that come only from a lifetime of experience living and working with cats.

Ingrid has also appeared on The PETA Podcast to discuss the book:

250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You to Know answers these questions (and more):

Why is clay cat litter dangerous?
Which houseplants are toxic to cats?
How can I make cheap, fun cat toys?
Why should I never declaw a cat?
How can I get my cat to stop scratching the couch?
Why should I spay or neuter my cat?
How can I make a cool catio?
Which nontoxic flea treatments actually work?
How do I get a good cat-sitter?
How can I keep my cat safe on an airplane?

“Cat parenting” can be really challenging. There are tons of things you might not know about your cat that are critical to their happiness and health. That’s why 250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You to Know is on the syllabus for cat guardians everywhere:

Order the Cat Guardian’s Bible Today

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