Mordecai Siegal has written more than thirty books about dogs, cats, and horses, and edited < I> The Cornell Book of Cats, the most highly respected reference guide on feline medicine for pet owners. He has appeared on many TV shows, including < I> Good Morning America. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for magazines, such as < I> House Beautiful, Harper's Bazaar, Reader's Digest, and < I> Good Housekeeping. He writes a monthly pet column on www. goodnewsforpets. com. He lives in New York City.