A quick reference for those performing research with cats whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures, especially those in small facilities and those starting animal research programs. Basic information and common procedures are detailed, with material on biological features, housing, nutrition, veterinary care, and experimental methodology. A chapter on resources lists and describes organizations, publications, electronic resources, sources of animals, and vendors of supplies. Includes b&w photos. Plastic comb binding. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.