This informative title tells readers everything they need to know about everyone's favourite pets, from cuddly Chihuahuas to pampered Persians. In the book, readers can meet the ancestors of today's cats and dogs; find out tips on choosing and caring for a healthy pet; watch newborn kittens and puppies grow; learn about the cats and dogs of myth and legend; discover the secret lives of cats and dogs; and find out about the many different breeds of cats and dogs. It is filled with illustrations and fact-filled text and includes an easy-to-use reference section and index.