Claire Bessant is the Chief Executive of the Feline Advisory Bureau, a charity that provides information on a wide range of cat topics and funds vets to specialise in feline medicine. She also writes for various cat magazines and is commissioning editor of a veterinary publication. She has authored and co-authored many books, including: The Nine Life Cat, What Cats Want, The Perfect Kitten and How to Give your Dog a Longer and Healthier Life.