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Good Information,but you have to read a lot!!
This book is a good Hamster Care Guide,but I suguest getting a picture Hamster Care guide instead of this.Why?This book has paragraphs and more paragraphs,not a lot of pictures or small details.So much reading!!Ah!!!If you hate to read so much,get another Hamster Care guide.Cause this one has....a lot of words.Other than that,the information are great! ... Read more

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Chinchillas are playful,"on-the-go" rodents that thrive in environments in which they can be kept busy. Learn how to develop a functional routine for your tiny friend, along with vital information on keeping him properly fed, well-groomed, and in good health.

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All you need to know
I am a University student studying in zoology.
Before buying my own chinchillas I went through many books, but this one in particular was the most complete.
It gave me all the basic needs in owning a chinchilla with the little extras.
It is simple and the information just sticks to you with the many images illustrated inside this book.
It encourages you to care for your chinchilla and makes you feel confident in going forward to purchase one of your own.
I highly recommend this book.

Pleasantly surprised
After this publication hit shelves, it was brought to my attention that one of my sites, The CHINformation Organization Forum (http://www.chinformation.org/forum), had been listed as a web resource. I was honored, but a bit apprehensive, knowing that most books contain incorrect and even dangerous information regarding chinchillas. Promotions of the site are great, but I did not want to be associated with a publication that had the potential of doing more harm than good.I purchased the book and read it cover to cover and was very pleasantly surprised!It could stand to have better pictures of chinchillas, since most of the chins pictured are less than ideal, and it states that introducing adult females is easier than introducing adult males, which I tend to disagree with, but it's over-all pretty well written.I would recommend this book in addition to lots and lots of online research to prospective chinchilla owners. ... Read more

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Suggests what to consider when selecting a hamster for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities. ... Read more

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The hamster is a favorite caged pet for children. HereÂ's advice for both children and adults on housing, feeding, general care, and toys and devices to help keep a hamster active and healthy. BarronÂ's extensive line of Complete Pet OwnerÂ's Manuals presents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animalÂ's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, freshwater and marine fish, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with handsome color photos and instructive line illustrations. ... Read more

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Titles in the Let's Take Care of ... color-illustrated series introduce younger boys and girls to the fun and responsibility of pet ownership. Each book tells the story of a boy and girl who get a pet and learn how to care for it. These charming books emphasize that acquiring a pet is an exciting adventure for children, and it often makes little difference whether the new pet is as tiny as a frog or as large as a hound. Kids who read these books will share the excitement of the stories' children as an introduction to getting a pet of their own. A Guidelines section supplements each story with advice and information on pet care that is geared to children's capabilities. Parents and kids will want to read that section together. ... Read more

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This series aims to help children develop an understanding of how to care for pets and the needs of different pets. Each book looks at the needs of common pets at different stages of their life-cycles from babies to old age. They take a chronological approach through the differing requirement so of the pets as they grow. Information is provided on the particular animal and the different types that people keep as pets. The books cover the key requirements including the pet's new home, feeding and cleaning. ... Read more

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If you are considering acquiring a pet rabbit, this is an excellent resource for the novice rabbit owner!
There are many different kinds of rabbits to choose from if you want one as a pet.One of the main considerations is that you select one that looks "healthy and lively."Baby rabbits, or kits, are old enough to leave the nest at around five weeks of age.You can have a single rabbit, but they do become lonesome.The recommendation is to select two "neutered female rabbits."Of course keeping a rabbit is a major responsibility because they can live for a decade or more.After choosing your pet or pets, selecting a proper cage comes next.There are certain dos and don'ts you need to think about to create a happy habitat for them.

It may take a bit of time for a rabbit to become used to you and your home.When the rabbit does become accustomed to its new surroundings, there are certain suggestions that might help you.For example when you go to pick up your rabbit you should "Put one hand under the rabbit's body, under its shoulders.Put your other hand under its bottom.Then lift it up close to you."Other things like keeping it away from cords is a must because they love to chew.In this book you will learn about their physical makeup, their exercise needs, how to set up and maintain a cage, their need for play, how to feed them, how they "talk," medical care, what to do when you go on vacation and more!

If you are considering acquiring a pet rabbit, this is an excellent resource for the novice rabbit owner.When I first started reading the book I was expecting an "easy reader" of rabbit facts, but was pleasantly surprised that it was very thorough and went into a lot of detail about owning one.All the material speaks directly to children and discusses not only facts, but also their responsibilities toward the animal.For example, when choosing a rabbit, the first sentence states "Animal shelters are often looking for good homes for rabbits."The numerous photographs are very informative and make it perfectly clear that the responsibility for care rests with the child, not the parent.In the back of the bok are useful tips, a fact file, a glossary, an index, and additional recommended book resources.If you are looking for a rabbit primer, I think you'd find this one will meet your expectations! ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 12 years. Mice are one of the most undemanding pets for young children. There are, however, some very important responsibilities that owners should be aware of. The simple text and beautiful images in this book show: the various colours and varieties of mice; making a good home; socialising mice; properly picking up a mouse; keeping a mouse healthy; mouse safety. ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 12 years. Although guinea pigs are roly-poly, they aren't actually pigs! These cute rodents make great pets for children who like to interact with animals. The full-colour photographs, clear illustrations, and easy-to-understand text in this book explain: all the breeds available; preparing a comfortable home; play-time tips; grooming fur and teeth; the sounds guinea pigs make; when to visit a vet. ... Read more

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This title is intended for ages 3 to 9. Text is in Spanish. These cute, large size rodents make great pets for children who like to interact with animals. "Guinea Pigs" contains full-colour photographs that help demonstrate pet care. ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 12 years. Gerbils may be small, but they are very active! Readers will discover the many responsibilities and delights of having a pet gerbil. They will learn about: different kinds of gerbils; what gerbils should eat; creating a great cage; grooming for healthy gerbils; proper handling; caring for multiple gerbils. ... Read more

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Whether you are a first time pet owner or you are looking to add to an existing menagerie, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Small Pets and Pet care provides all the care and advice you need to keep your pets safe, happy and in health. This expertly written guide looks at small mammals - including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and birds, chinchillas, rats and mice - as well as birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and fish. ... Read more

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KNOWING YOUR GUINEA PIG
EXCELLENT INFORMATION ON EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF YOUR GUINEA PIG!!!!!! ... Read more

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Gerbils are active and charming pets that can provide enjoyment to the whole family. Written by an expert, Gerbils discusses a variety of subjects and features tip boxes in each chapter that suggest how children can help take care of these adorable creatures. ... Read more

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A Good Basic Book - But Stick With Donna Anastasi
First off, I've read MANY of Sue Fox's books, and I find absolutely no fault with her research or presentation.As a small animal vet, I give her opinions great weight.That being said, my issue is with TFH and other "pet care" books affiliated with the pet food and product industry... specifically, the placement of easily identified products in photographs, even if those products are not the best items for the featured pet.

In two of the Animal Planet pet guides, for example, there are written sidebars or paragraphs "debunking" the issue of pine and cedar bedding.Fueled by the wood producers, these try to convince first time owners that there is no hard science proving that phenols from softwood shavings cause lung damage in small pets.This is patently false - see a paper written by a doctoral student here:

http://www.ratfanclub.org/pine&cdr.html

No legitimate breeder or rescue will recommend softwood bedding - not only for the risk of lung damage to the small pet, but because it can also carry in parasites such as mites much more readily than paper bedding (though this is largely the case when the producer is not one of the "big name" bedding producers).

When an author's work is edited or revised to align with pet industry interests, it is an insult to the author - again, Sue Fox is a wonderful writer and her work is largely VERY good advice.Also, due to the fact that she is a veterinarian and writes about a large variety of species, she is not able to specialize in any one - whereas Donna Anastasi, author of GERBILS, is president of the American Gerbil Society.I'd suggest reading both books together, and pulling the best information from that cumulative effort. ... Read more

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The guinea pig is a unique and endearing small animal with an intriguing history.This book is a practical resource to help the new owner develop the best care plan for his or her cuddly, docile pet. ... Read more

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"OK" book
This is the first book I purchased after getting my new Guinea Pig. It is very informative on how to take good care of your pet. I still am though, going to check out other Guinea Pig books as well to see how they compare. One thing about this book is that it talks about the "show" Guinea Pigs. Meaning how to take care of your pet when you want to enter it in a show. I just want the "pet" side of it. I dont plan to enter my pet guinea pig in a show any time soon. I actually never knew they even have Guinea Pig shows!Bottom line, good book overall, just some sections you would skip and get to the pet side of things.

Great book
This was a great book for my girls to have.They just got 2 new baby guinea pigs for Christmas

new piggy owner
i liked the fact that the only thing cheap at Petco was this book :) being a new guinea pig owner i wanted to learn all i could to keep a happy, healthy pair of piggys. it had in depth information about just about everything i could think of. the C&C cage idea was in there as well, me and a friend are going to attempt it :) i would recommend this book to anyone starting out with piggys :)

Guinea Pigs (APL Pet Care Library)
I borrowed this book from the library after adopting a Cavy (Guinea Pig.) I liked it so much, I decided to buy one. It is very informative and detailed. For instance; Guinea Pigs are not Pigs, nor are they of the Swine Family. They are Cavies. (Cave - ees.) This book only rated four stars because it lacked One item I considered Vital Info.: How to identify the Gender of your Cavy. All books I read on Cavies recommend keeping @ least TWO Cavies, as they are social animals. But you don't want to keep a male & a female together, unless you wanta "gazillion" babies. (Yes, Cavies are of the same Family as Rabbits.) Other than this oversight, this is an excellent book, filled with color pics,and vital info. Highly Recommended. ... Read more

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A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Ferrets are fun, friendly family pets but they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when you re not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for you and if you are the best owner for them. Arm yourself with the facts, and then you can show your parents just how prepared you are! ... Read more

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Guinea pigs give lots of love, so make sure you do the same. Read this guide to guinea pig care to find out what your pet needs to be healthy and happy. ... Read more

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A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Who can resist a soft, cuddly rabbit? If your parents can but you can t, you ll need to learn as much as possible about this pet to convince them you can take care of one.The key to raising healthy and happy rabbits is knowing what they need. You might be surprised to learn that they need a lot. They need a quiet place to live indoors where they feel safe. (Yes, rabbits can be litter trained!) It s amazing how much they eat, and they should be fed twice a day. Most important, they need your love. A happy rabbit has a human that spends time with it every day. If you ve got plenty of time and the love, a rabbit might just be the right pet for you. Can you convince your parents to agree? ... Read more

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Ferrets are lively, domestic pets that can provide great entertainment and companionship. Find out how to prepare your household for adopting a ferret, as well as essential care information to ensure he is healthy and contented.

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Ferrets ( Animal Planet Pet Care Library )
This book is a must read for anyone who is considering acquiring a ferret, or who has recently acquired a ferret and has questions about how to care for, feed, and keep their ferret safe.There is a lot of information crammed in this small book.My family was new to Ferrets when we purchased this book and it has really helped us become comfortable with our new ferret and how to keep him happy and healthy.

jesse2183
Great product! I recieved it quickly! It has everything you need to know about ferrets.

One of the better "small" ferret books.
Ferrets are my kind of people. This is my kind of ferret book. It puts lots of good information for the new and experienced ferret owner. It is well organized and presents the information in an entertaining manner. Just a plain good read for a ferret lover and especially good for the person considering sharing their life with a ferret friend.

ONE OF THE BEST PET OWNER'S BOOKS AVAILABLE ON FERRETS
Having been involved with keeping ferrets as pets, raising ferrets, watching ferrets, giving ferret advice and simply admiring ferrets for more years than I care to mention, I can truthfully say that this is one of the best overall, generally useful and most informative book for ferret owners that I have read.It is geared to the individual who has one or more ferrets for pets.

The Animal Planet Pet Care Library is a good, all around series and this little book is no exception.It covers, in some detail, the care, feeding, handling, socialization, housing, medical care and maintenance of these wonderful little animals.

The author does go into a nicely done natural history of ferrets and gives us a wonderful section of description including color variations, verbal communication and body language (very important if you want the most enjoyment out of your pet).I particularly liked the section of ferret physiology and the section giving advice on picking and choosing a veterinarian for your animal.The book is filled with wonderful photographs which are a delight within themselves.The text is concise, not too technical, and completely readable.

For the pet owner, I cannot think of a better book on the subject.There are many, many books on the subject of ferrets out there (goodness knows I have most of them), but this one is certainly at the top of the heap as far as usability goes and certainly in that position for the pet owner.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks

Great information!
This book provided great facts by a very informed source. I would recommend this book for anyone who is thinking of getting a ferret, who already has one, or is just a lover of ferrets in general.Great book! ... Read more