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Dr. Marty Becker

Dr. Marty Becker, known as "America's Veterinarian," has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them. He is the founder of Fear Free, an initiative to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. He is the author of several books, including The Healing Power of Pets and Your Cat: The Owner's Manual, and served as the resident veterinary contributor on Good Morning America for 17 years.
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Your Cat: The Owner's Manual

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Published by Grand Central Publishing in 2012, Your Cat: The Owner's Manual is a practical pet-care reference by Dr. Marty Becker — widely known as "America's Veterinarian" — co-written with Gina Spadafori and featuring a foreword by Dr. Jane Brunt. Designed to go well beyond basic cat care, the book covers everything from selecting the right cat to preventing health problems and addressing behavioral issues, positioning itself as a go-to resource for cat owners at any stage of their relationship with a feline companion. This review is based on the book's content as described by its publisher and available bibliographic sources, not hands-on use.

Reviewed Apr 4, 2026

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Jackson Galaxy

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Pam Johnson-Bennett

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Pam Johnson-Bennett's Think Like a Cat shares Becker's practical scope on cat care, grounding its guidance in feline-first behavioral science and training.
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Mieshelle Nagelschneider

Pet Care
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Mieshelle Nagelschneider's The Cat Whisperer tackles problem behaviors chapter by chapter, focusing on feline behavior to help readers resolve specific issues alongside Dr. Marty Becker's cat care guides.
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Sam Stall

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Dr. David Brunner

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Dr. David Brunner's The Cat Owner's Manual offers practical, vet-backed feline advice framed as an owner's manual, using humorous schematic diagrams and step-by-step instructions.
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Arden Moore

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Arden Moore’s The Cat Behavior Answer Book offers a concise, question-driven guide to feline behavior that complements Dr. Marty Becker’s practical cat care manuals.
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