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Some pet books educate, ponderously. Other pet books seek only to entertain. Rare to the point of non-existence is the pet book that entertains on every page, while sharing the best and most recent information available to help keep pets happier and healthier.

Into this rare class comes Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors (HCI; $12.95). “Good Morning, America” veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and pet-care columnist Gina Spadafori have dug deep into their files to draw out the most interesting of feline conundrums, and into their contact lists to find the experts to help provide the answer.

The result is an extraordinary little book every cat-lover must have, one perfectly timed as a gift for the feline fans on any holiday list.

The authors handle the material with obvious love for their subject and a sense of humor throughout. Whether writing about cat sex (nasty) or catnip (perfectly harmless), Dr. Becker and Ms. Spadafori have a charming way of providing information without seeming either dull or preachy. Lively tidbits of related information and personal stories such as Dr. Becker’s tale of clamoring up a tree after his stranded cat add spice to the mix.

Even the most devoted fan of all things feline will find a surprising fact or two (or more!) in Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? And by way, the answer to the title question is: They’ll sure try to. But we’ll let Dr. Becker and Ms. Spadafori explain the rest.

The pair have also written a canine companion book, Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Canine Conundrums, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors. It’s just as highly recommended.