How to Raise Mice, Rats, Hamsters, and Gerbils


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Discusses the selection and care of various rodents such as mice, rats, hamsters, and gerbils, including hints on choosing or making a cage.




Starting with Mice, Rats, and Gerbils


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Provides information about choosing a mouse, rat, or gerbil, and gives advice on housing, feeding, behavior, and health care.




Fancy Mice, Rats, and Gerbils


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Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Pet Mice and Pet Rats


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General information on the history of these rodents and instructions for raising them as pets.




Choosing a Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Ferret, Mouse, or Rat


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Which small mammal is best for your family? Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, and rats make great pets. They do not need much room and they are fun to play with. This book will help readers pick the right pet. Readers will learn about what to feed their small mammal, what size cage to get, which animals can be trained, and much more. Readers learn how to take good care of their new pet so they can enjoy many fun-filled years together.




Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Pet Mice, & Pet Rats


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General information on the history of these rodents and instructions for raising them as pets.




Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents


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Not so long ago, hamsters, gerbils and mice were the only rodents kept as pets. Now the variety of rodents and the increasing popularity of these small creatures kept as pets has grown considerably. Since the last edition of Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents, two more rodents have been added to this book and become favourites among pet owners – the degu and the jird. As well as two new chapters on jirds and degus, this book has been fully revised and updated to reflect current developments in the treatment and knowledge of diseases in small rodents. With specific sections on anaesthesia and detailed information on drug treatments, Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents is the definitive reference book for students, breeders and practitioners alike.




Enjoy Your Gerbils, Rats and Mice


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General instructions for raising a gerbil and other pet rodents.




The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents


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This is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This well illustrated reference includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model. It is a resource for advancements in the humane and responsible care of: rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, deer mouse, kangaroo rat, cotton rat, sand rat, and degu Includes up-to-date, common experimental methods. Organized by species for easy access during bench research.




Rats and Mice


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Appealing and attractive pet care series that makes comparisons with the subjects` wild counterparts.