Book excerpt: This easy to use reference for cat owners is divided into two sections: the first lists signs of diseases and health problems alphabetically, and the second provides details of the signs, causes and treatments of the health problems diagnosed with the help of the first section. This is designed to be used by the reader when examining or observing his cat, and symptoms are carefully indexed to enable reference to associated signs and possible diagnosis. Each section has informative veterinary advice on causes, diagnoses and appropriate treatment. Bradley Viner has been a practicing veterinarian for 20 years and runs a small animal practice with several branches in London. He is a member of the Pet Advisory Committee and Chairman of National Pet Week. He has written three books and hosts his own pet program on the radio in London.