Guide to Owning a Burmese Cat (Paperback)

by Justine O'Flynn (Author) "When cat lovers think of felines of the "foreign" type, the term conveys an image of a very slim cat with a sharply defined triangular..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079382169X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793821693
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #924,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Substitute the name "Burmese" for any cat, April 3, 2007

By	Mr. Peter J. Bartley (australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although books about particular cats/pets are rare and appreciated, I'm afraid this book gave me no further insight into my Burmese cat. Perhaps I am asking too much but I expected to find a plethora of special insights into this special breed. I didn't.
Especially in modern cat care I felt this book lacking. My breeders says: Fresh meat three times a week; chicken wings (raw) at least twice for dental hygiene, vary the diet, enjoy the peculiarly dog like characteristics of the Burmese. But mabe that's all asking too much - gotta go, Nero is bringing his beloved yellow wash cloth for retrieval...
It is hard to criticise a book that describes the best breed of cat on earth. Let's all write one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Other than the History of the breed, not specific to a Burmese Cat at all!, December 18, 2007

By	Diana (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

I must agree with the other reviewer that this book offers no additional eye-opening facts in respect to owning a Burmese cat... The history section is specific to the breed (but as a new or existing Burmese owner, you'd probably already know this prior to getting one!) & there is one blurb regarding the Burmese characteristic to yowl when they require attention. Beyond that this book could really be for any other cat out there (feed your cat, give it water, groom it,...). It didn't even specify normal size/weight ranges for the breed and what quantities of food to give them as a guideline. So, in my opinion, useless to a new Burmese owner. Also, I was a bit disappointed that all of the photos are only of Sable & Chocolate Burmese (they are all gorgeous, but a few photos of Blues or Lilacs would be appreciated). All in all this book was disappointing.

10 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pictures!, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

I liked how there was an equal mixture of the traditional, contemporary, and moderate styles without editorializing. Clear, concise, and good pictures!