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Who doesn’t love to curl up with a good book, a cup of tea (or coffee), and your cat? That is the perfect recipe for a rainy afternoon.

The only thing that could make that scenario better? Reading a book about cats!

In this post, we look at the best Persian cat books. These books are enjoyable, interesting, and might help you understand your Persian cat a little better.

Are you ready to discover your new favorite Persian cat book?

Persian Cat Book Reviews

We scoured the internet for the best Persian cat books. Browse our list of informative and entertaining books related to Persian cats.

#1: The Guide to Owning a Persian Cat by Jane Seymour

This book discusses everything about taking care of Persian cats. It covers breeding, grooming, feeding, and exhibiting Persian cats.

Although it is an older book, it is a definitive guide for Persian cat breeders. The author offers a rich history of the Persian cat’s breeding history. And it discusses important practical breeding tips.

This book includes many colorful pictures. It is an easy read that any Persian cat owner will find informative. You can enjoy the book as a paperback, hardback, or on a Kindle e-book.

PROS:

• Covers everything about taking care of Persian cats
• Available as a hardback, paperback, or Kindle e-book
• Filled with colorful pictures

CONS:

• Older book (first published in 1997)
• Heavily focuses on breeding

#2: The Persian Cat (A Vet’s Guide on How to Care for Your Persian Cat) by Dr. Gordon Roberts

This Persian cat guide was written by a trained veterinarian. It covers the history of  Persian cats, grooming techniques, and general care.

In addition, this book dives into the common diseases experienced by Persian cats. It discusses warning signs, prevention techniques, and disease management strategies.

This book is available in paperback or as a Kindle e-book.

PROS:

• Written by a veterinarian
• Available as a paperback and Kindle e-book

CONS:

• Mostly focuses on Persian cat diseases and health issues

#3: Complete Kitten Care by Amy Shojai

Although this book is not only devoted to Persian cats, it is a useful guide for new cat owners.

This book discusses everything you need to know about caring for kittens. This award-winning book teaches you a variety of important lessons like how to select a cat for adoption, how to toilet train your kitten, and how to groom your cat.

It does cover Persian cats, but it is a more general guide that discusses all breeds of kittens. It is available as a hardback, paperback, and Kindle e-book.

PROS:

• Award-winning kitten care guide
• Covers everything about kittens
• Available as a hardback, paperback, and Kindle e-book

CONS:

• Not specific to Persian cats

#4: The Cat Owner’s Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance (Owner’s and Instruction Manual) by Dr. David Brunner and Sam Stall

This vibrant novelty book actually includes a decent amount of useful information. Written in part by veterinarian Dr. David Brunner, this “owner’s manual” discusses everything you need to know about taking care of a cat.

This fun book makes the perfect gift for any cat owner. Unfortunately, it isn’t specific to Persian cats. But it does cover general care for all cats. And it’s comedic take on a care guide is enjoyable and entertaining.

This book is available as a paperback and Kindle e-book.

PROS:

• Fun, comedic care guide
• Available as paperback or Kindle e-book
• Written by a veterinarian

CONS:

• Not specific to Persian cats

#5: The Persian Always Meows Twice (A Cat Groomer Mystery) by Eileen Watkins

This book isn’t a care guide. But it is a fun mystery story for cat lovers. This is the first book in the Cat Groomer Mystery series.

This thriller follows the story of a cat groomer who finds one of her millionaire clients dead. The client left behind his now-orphaned Persian cat. Follow along as the groomer tries to solve the mysterious murder.

This book is available as a paperback or Kindle e-book.

PROS:

• Well-written mystery novel involving Persian cats
• Available as a paperback and Kindle e-book

CONS:

• This is a mystery novel, not a care guide

Final Thoughts

So, are you ready for your next cat-related read?

There are many high-quality cat books to choose from. You just need to decide what you are looking for.

If you want a basic Persian cat care guide, I suggest The Guide to Owning a Persian Cat. This is a standard guidebook that covers everything you need to know about caring for a Persian cat.  

But, if you are looking for a new novel, consider The Persian Always Meows Twice (A Cat Groomer Mystery). This is a thrilling read for any Persian cat owner.

Do you have a favorite Persian cat book? Let us know below!