Resources

Recommended Reading for Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll & Bengal Owners

We've curated our favorite books and resources for new and experienced owners of all four breeds we raise. Whether you're welcoming a glamorous Persian, a gentle-giant Maine Coon, a floppy Ragdoll, or an athletic Bengal, these guides will help you raise a happy, healthy, and well-cared-for companion.

📘

The Complete Persian Cat

by Angela Sayer

A thorough guide to Persian cats covering history, breed standards, coat care, health, and the gentle temperament that makes Persians and Exotics the world's most beloved flat-faced companions.

🦁

Maine Coon Cats: The Complete Guide

by Liz Palika

Everything you need to know about living with the gentle giant of the cat world. Covers Maine Coon history, their dog-like personality, semi-long coat care, health screening (HCM, hip dysplasia, SMA), and enrichment for this active, social breed.

🐱

Ragdoll Cats: The Complete Owner's Manual

by George Hoppendale & Asia Moore

The essential guide for Ragdoll owners. Explores the breed's famously docile, floppy temperament, blue-eyed colorpoint coat care, HCM awareness, and how to keep a large, calm, indoor cat happy and healthy for life.

🐆

Bengal Cats: A Complete Guide

by Dr. Hannah Holloway

An in-depth guide to the athletic, high-energy Bengal. Covers their wild ancestry, rosetted coat, TICA registration, and the mental and physical enrichment this intelligent breed requires — plus health essentials including PRA-b and PK deficiency screening.

🎓

Think Like a Cat

by Pam Johnson-Bennett

A science-based, deeply practical guide to understanding feline behavior and communication. Essential reading for any cat owner — Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, or Bengal — who wants a confident, well-adjusted companion from day one.

✂️

Cat Grooming Like a Pro

by Karen Dale

A hands-on grooming manual with step-by-step instruction for longhair and shorthair cats. Covers combing, bathing, de-matting, nail trimming, eye and ear care — valuable for all our breeds, from the daily-brushing Persian to the sleek, minimal-maintenance Bengal.

🏥

The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

by Debra M. Eldredge, DVM et al.

The definitive home health reference for cat owners of all breeds. Covers breed-specific conditions, vaccination schedules, emergency care, nutrition, and what symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.

🐾

Persian Health & Everyday Care

by Dr. Patricia O'Connell

Essential reading for flat-faced cat owners. Covers brachycephalic airway care, PKD and HCM awareness, daily eye cleaning, coat maintenance, and keeping your Persian or Persian healthy for a long, happy life.

Looking for More Resources?

We're always happy to share breed-specific advice and guidance for Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, and Bengal owners. Reach out anytime at info@kittensforhome.com or call (614) 370-6038.

Contact Us