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Pam Johnson-Bennett

Born 1954
Pam Johnson-Bennett is the author of seven award-winning books on cat behavior and training. She is the founder and chair of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants' Cat Division and is recognized as a pioneer in feline behavior consulting. She has appeared in the Animal Planet UK series and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Cover of Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat--Not a Sour Puss
Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat--Not a Sour Puss

4.6/5

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Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat—Not a Sour Puss is Pam Johnson-Bennett's comprehensive guide to understanding feline instincts, covering everything from kitten selection and veterinary care to litter box management and behavior troubleshooting. Originally published in 2000 and revised, updated, and expanded in a 2011 Penguin Books edition, it is widely regarded as one of the most thorough cat ownership resources available, earning Johnson-Bennett the title "the queen of cat behavior" from author and pet expert Steve Dale. This review covers the book's content and published reception, not hands-on use.

Reviewed Apr 6, 2026

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Jackson Galaxy

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Jackson Galaxy's Total Cat Mojo shares Johnson-Bennett's instinct-first philosophy on feline territory and confidence, delivered in a warmer, storytelling voice.
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Mieshelle Nagelschneider

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Mieshelle Nagelschneider's The Cat Whisperer applies the same science-backed, instinct-first lens to solve litter box issues and multi-cat household dynamics with actionable advice.
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Patricia B. McConnell

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Patricia B. McConnell's The Other End of the Leash applies the same focus on understanding an animal's mind to dogs, presented in a narrative package.
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John Bradshaw

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John Bradshaw's Cat Sense adds the evolutionary and scientific backstory behind feline instincts, serving as a research-first companion to Pam Johnson-Bennett's practical cat behavior guides.
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Arden Moore

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Arden Moore's The Cat Behavior Answer Book addresses the same feline behavior topics—including aggression, scratching, and litter avoidance—in a quick, focused question-and-answer format.
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Sam Stall

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Sam Stall's The Cat Owner's Manual offers another practical, behaviour-first pet care guide that explains feline quirks to help owners solve problems.
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