Syou Ishida novel explores the transformative power of cats

The novel ‘Te receto un gato’ (I Prescribe You a Cat) by Syou Ishida explores how the presence of felines can transform lives and help individuals navigate chaos, stress, and loss. The book, published by Editorial Planeta and translated by Víctor Illera Kanaya, has been translated into 26 languages and has received several awards.

Set within a clinic where cats are prescribed as medical treatments, the story follows five chapters detailing different characters' experiences. While the arrival of a cat is initially perceived as a challenge or a source of chaos, the characters eventually discover a profound shift in their lives and environments through the companionship of these animals.