Rabbits and rodents as pets Books

Book SynopsisThe Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigs As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances... This is the world famous ballet, as you’ve never seen it before.Trade ReviewThese guinea pigs really know how to act * The Times, on A Guinea Pig Romeo & Juliet *The Nutcracker is here to steal our hearts * Sunday Mirror *This cute retelling of the Christmas classic is sure to melt your heart * Woman & Home *The perfect pressie * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit, 2nd Edition is a brand new, up-to-date edition of the critically acclaimed handbook covering all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. Author Lucile C. Moore, Ph.D., provides pet rabbit owners with valuable information about the total care of their pet. Part one tells owners just what to expect from their new member of the family and gives detailed information on how to house, feed, and train a rabbit. Part two contains a comprehensive medical section, updated for the second edition. A House Rabbit Primer, 2nd Edition has been expanded to include more photos, new stories and care hints from experienced rabbit caretakers, and additional information on healthy rabbit diets. This new edition also features more detailed instructions on how to groom pet rabbits, as well as suggestions on how to care for special needs rabbits. In addition to up-to-date information on many rabbit diseases, there are tips on creating a first-aid kit for rabbits as well as providing emergency care. With more and more pet owners choosing to keep their rabbits indoors full time, this second edition of the guide beloved by rabbit owners around the world lays out practical information for making rabbits a healthy part of any family.Trade Review“This comprehensive manual covers everything readers need to know about keeping rabbits as pets in a well-organized and informative fashion. Moore holds a Ph.D. in biology with a specialty in animal behavior and has worked as a county rabbit superintendent. She also keeps eight rabbits as pets, which makes her qualified to write on the topic. Taking a practical approach, Moore acknowledges both the pleasures and the pitfalls of keeping rabbits as pets. After a brief history of the animal, she discusses the variety of breeds and their characteristics, supplies and cages, nutrition, behavior and communication, and health. Moore’s focus is strictly on pet rabbits kept in the home—she does not address large agricultural or breeding operations. Helpful appendixes include listings of rabbit health resources, shelters, and rabbit supply businesses. This book should be required reading for anyone interested in keeping pet rabbits and is recommended for public libraries.”—Library Journal “A House Rabbit Primer by Lucile C. Moore (Santa Monica Press; $15) is as complete a handbook as I’ve seen on these pets. Moore has a doctoral degree in biology with a specialty in animal behavior, and her experience shows, along with an obvious love for rabbits (she has eight of them as house pets). The book provides excellent advice on setting up a house rabbit, litter box training, proper feeding and health concerns. If you’ve never had a rabbit indoors before, Moore explains how rabbits think and why they act as they do.”—VeterinaryPartner.com “Lucile Moore’s book is a great addition to the bookshelf of any rabbit family, with all the information new caretakers need as well as information about behavior and communication that may be helpful for all.”—BunFun.com “This is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in or keeping rabbits as pets.”—Pet Radio Magazine “Includes everything you need to know about pet rabbits in one reader-friendly book.”—The Scratching Post/Long Beach Post

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Book SynopsisCreate a safe, sanitary, and efficient home for your rabbits. In this informative guide, Bob Bennett provides clear step-by-step instructions for building attractive all-wire hutches of all sizes, with additional tips for adding the necessary accessories like feeders, watering systems, nest boxes, and fencing. From the direction a hutch door should swing to proper ventilation and protection from predators, Bennett covers everything you need to know to create a housing structure that will help promote a healthy and productive rabbit-raising operation.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry.Trade Review3 Star rating from Doody's - www.doody.comTable of ContentsPreface.. 1. The Skin. Specific skin Conditions.. 2. The Reproductive System. Anatomy. Reproductive physiology. Pregnancy. Infertility.. 3. The Urinary System. Anatomy. Physiology. Symptoms of urinary tract disorders.. 4. The Respiratory System. Anatomy and physiology. Symptoms of respiratory disorders. Respiratory infections.. 5. The Digestive System. Anatomy. Physiology.. 6. The Musculoskeletal System. 7. The Head and Neck. The Eye. The ear. The mouth. The Neck.. 8. Behaviour and the Central Nervous System. 9. Husbandry. Housing. Nutrition.. 10. Anaesthetics and Surgical Preparations. Inhalation anaesthetics. Injectable anaesthetics.. 11. Treatments. Antibiotics. Probiotics. Fluid therapy. Anti-fungal agents. Anti-diarrhoeal preparations. Topical preparations. Eye preparations. Ectoparasitic preparations. Endoparasitic preparations. Miscellaneous treatments. Vitamin preparations. Cleansing solutions.. 12. Alternative Therapies. Homeopathy. Common homeopathic remedies. Herbal remedies. Medicinal plants.. 13. Zoonotic Aspects. Appendix 1: Miscellaneous Physiological Data. Appendix 2. Summary of Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies and their Uses. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisStruggling with problem behaviour in rabbits can leave you frustrated, embarrassed, and feeling helpless. You're not alone - over forty percent of the 1.5 million pet rabbits in the UK show behaviours that their owners wish they didn't! The lives of these rabbits, and their owners, can be improved by tackling bad behaviours at the root. Behavioural Problems in Rabbits: A Clinical Approach by rabbit behavioural expert Guen Bradbury, gives you the tools you need to address any unwanted behaviour in a rabbit under your care. Whether you are an owner, a veterinary surgeon or nurse, or if you rehome rabbits, this book will help you: * Understand what influences rabbit behaviour * Diagnose the cause of a specific problem behaviour * Learn the principles of modifying rabbit behaviour * Construct an achievable plan to change a specific behaviour * Review and refine the behaviour modification plan as neededTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is the problem behaviour?; 3. Why is the problem behaviour occurring?; 4. How can I change behaviour?; 5. How can I resolve a specific behavioural problem?; 6. Conclusion; Appendix: Advice sheets

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Book Synopsis **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** A hilarious collection of Hercule Van Wolfwinkle's 'extremely realistic' pet portraits. Warning: may not be suitable for anyone who actually likes animals or has the ability to see. Trade Review–‘It looks like someone has tried to build a flat-pack version of my dog without any instructions.’ –‘You’ve made my children cry.’ –‘I’ve had to open my mum’s Christmas present to help me get over this. I’m covered in tears, Ferrero Rocher wrappers and shame.’ –‘I rescued this cat. He had a really tough start to his life, but believe me when I say that this is probably the worst thing that’s ever happened to him.’

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Book SynopsisThe latest heart-warming book in the Guinea Pig Classics series. ‘‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’ But sit down by the fire with some chocolates to hand, And you’ll be welcomed into a magical land. There is snow and some moonlight; St Nick in his sleigh; There are reindeer and elves, and guinea pigs! Hooray! This classic Christmas poem, now told by guinea pigs, Will surely delight all with their costumes and wigs. For nothing’s more charming than a pig in a hat, Especially a Christmas one, that’s just a fact.Trade ReviewThese guinea pigs really know how to act * The Times *We defy you not to be won over by it * Saga *Really fun * Daily Mail *If they could get War and Peace down to this length, it would be a service to mankind * Salman Rushdie *

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud picture book about one family's surprise visit froman excitable BUNNY!When a cheerful bunny comes to visit on a delightful sunny day, alittle child and their grandad cannot believe their eyes.

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Book SynopsisHave fun at the farm with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward’s Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry’s yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Ocean, Wild, Farm and Pets. These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon’s fun. The books are practically organised so you start with the easiest pattern and, as you grow in confidence, you continue through the book, mastering the art of crocheting animals, from the humble mouse to the angora rabbit, producing high-quality collectibles to keep or give as thoughtful, homemade gifts. This range of mini animals are totally new patterns for fans, new and old, to get hooked to. Sitting at 8cm (3 inches) tall, you can make your own cute collection, which could be used to create a nursery mobile, a board game, key rings and much more! Whether you’re in front of the TV, commuting to work or having a relaxing afternoon, these projects are perfect for bringing mindfulness and creativity into your day. Patterns in the series will include:Pets: Cockapoo, Iguana, Angora Bunny, Tabby Cat, TarantulaFarm: Pony, Alpaca, Sheep, Goat, PigOcean: Whale, Shark, Lobster, Starfish, Manta RayWild: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, BuffaloTrade Review‘Quick to make and not too dependent on tension – perfect for quick last-minute gifts for children big or small’ -- Knitting

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Book SynopsisA perfectly pitched and packaged adorable magical animal series forbeginner readers.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Is a Ferret Right for You? 5 Chapter 1: What You Need to Know About Ferrets 7 First Question: What Is a Ferret? 8 Giving the Ferret a Physical: Examining Fuzzy Characteristics 9 Looking at the life span of a fuzzy 10 In this corner, weighing in at 11 Getting to the point about claws and teeth 12 Making sense of senses 12 Exercise and Time Considerations — Yours and Your Fuzzy’s 13 Taking a Whiff of the Odor Factor 14 To descent or not to descent? 14 Controlling your fuzzy’s odor 15 Getting the Dish on Financial Matters 16 Extreme Cage Makeover: Providing the Space They Need 16 Facing the Challenges of Ferret-Proofing Your Home 17 Ferrets and Kids 17 Ferrets and Babies 18 Ferrets and Other Household Pets 18 Leaping over the Legal Hurdles 19 Chapter 2: Understanding What Ferrets Are (And Aren’t) 21 Yes, Ferrets Are Domesticated 22 Getting to Know Fuzzies in the Past and Present 24 Ferrets throughout history 24 Ferrets have always had a knack for meeting man’s needs 24 Ferrets catching on 25 Spotlighting the Sport of Ferreting 25 Picturing the Physical Appearance of the Domestic Ferret 28 The spectrum of fuzzy colors 28 Fuzzy color patterns 30 Hanging up the question on ferret coat changes and colors 32 Crazy ferret categories 32 Not Just Another Color: The Black-Footed Ferret 35 The one, true North American ferret! 36 Are black-footed ferrets really that different? 36 Habitat (or is that prairie dog?) destruction 37 The Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Plan 38 Chapter 3: Ferrets and the Law: Licensing and Other Issues 43 “A License? But He Can’t Even Reach the Pedals!” 44 Ferret-Free Zones and Why They Exist 44 What’s it gonna be? Wild, domestic, or exotic? 46 Feral ferrets in my neighborhood? 46 Should people fear rabies? 47 Knowing the Law and the Consequences of Breaking It 48 Part 2: Finding Your Ferret and Hanging Up the Welcome Hammock 49 Chapter 4: On the Tail of a New Carpet Shark (Um, Ferret) 51 Ferret Shopping 101 52 Are You in the Market for a New or Used Ferret? 53 Starting off with a kit 53 Adopting an older ferret 54 Should You Pre-Order Blue or Pink Bedding (Get a Boy or Girl)? 55 Pitting Altered versus Whole Furballs 55 Boys will be boys 56 Girls will be girls 57 “You Want How Many Ferrets?” 57 Where to Find Your Ferret 61 Perusing pet shops 61 Picking out private breeders 63 Adopting from a ferret shelter 64 Craigslist and other classified debacles 66 Rescuing the wayward weasel: Stray ferrets 67 Getting a Vet 68 Chapter 5: Home Sweet Home: Preparing Your Ferret’s Quarters 69 Setting Up Fuzzy’s Cage 70 Size matters: Picking the proper cage 70 Fuzzy blueprints: Making sure the design is right 70 A home within a home: Finding a place inside for the cage 74 A room with a view: Finding a place outside for the cage 76 Making Your Ferret’s Bed 78 Setting Your Ferret’s Table 79 Serving your ferret’s food with a sturdy dish 79 Hydrating your ferret 81 Designing Your Ferret’s Bathroom 84 Potty on! Choosing the right litter box for your ferret 84 Picking out the perfect litter 87 Acquiring Accessories and Other Stuff Fuzzy Needs 89 Fluffing up extra snoozing sites 90 Ferret toys galore! 91 Leashes and harnesses for your ferret 93 Finding a good travel taxi 94 Chapter 6: Ferret-Proofing Your Home 97 Inspecting Your Home for Ferret Hazards 98 Laundry room 99 Kitchen 99 Moldings, baseboards, and under cabinets 100 Windows and doors 100 Floor vents and air returns 101 Plants 101 Heights 101 Electrical cords 101 Reclining chairs, rockers, and foldout couches 102 Fireplaces 102 Mattresses, couches, and chairs 102 Toilets, bathtubs, and buckets 103 Cabinets 103 Trash cans 104 Changing Some of Your Home Habits 104 Chapter 7: Introducing Fuzzy to His New Family 107 Ferrets as Social Animals 108 You and Your New Ferret: Making the Most of Your Friendship 109 Hold me gently, please 109 Letting fuzzy set up shop in his home 111 The steps to successful bonding 111 Fuzzy Meets Fluffy and Fido 113 Heeeere kitty, kitty! 113 Nice puppy! 114 Ferrets and other small animals 116 Preparing Your Child for the Ferret 117 Pause the cartoons: What your child should know beforehand 117 Fuzzy, meet Junior: Making the introduction 118 Fuzzy Meets Fuzzy: Adding A New Ferret to Your Family 119 Meeting on neutral ground 120 Messing with their sniffers 120 Forcing a relationship 121 Easing your fuzzy into the business 122 Heading Off Stranger Danger 123 Part 3: Basic Ferret Care and Feeding 125 Chapter 8: Filling Your Ferret’s Belly 127 Water, Water, Everywhere 128 Ferrets as Diners 128 Feeding the Traditional Commercial Diet 129 Wet or dry food? 130 Setting a feeding schedule 133 Changing kibble diets 134 Serving Up an Alternative Diet 135 Getting to know the wild polecat’s diet 136 The good, the bad, and the ugly on bones 140 Choosing commercial raw or freeze-dried raw diets 143 The evolutionary diet: Feeding your pet small animals or insects 144 Exploring the alternative way of feeding 150 Supplementing Your Fuzzy’s Diet 154 Omega-3 fatty acids 154 Omega-6 fatty acids 155 Savoring Treat Time! 155 Giving the good stuff 156 Avoiding the not-so-good stuff 157 Chapter 9: Cleaning Time: Not All Ferret Fun and Games 159 Cleaning House for a Cozy Cage 160 Doing your fuzzy’s dishes 160 Stripping his bed 161 Scrubbing (or scooping) the toilet 162 Tearing down the house 162 Getting the gunk off the toys 163 A wall full of turds! 163 Scrub a Dub Fuzz: Navigating Bath Time 164 One bath too many? 165 Picking a shampoo 165 Oatmeal — It’s what’s for baths 166 Choosing the crime scene 166 Doing the deed 167 Caring for Those Little Ears 170 Gathering supplies 171 Executing the ear clean 172 Nailing Down the Manicure 173 Choosing your clipping method 174 Performing the clip 174 Chewing On Chomper Maintenance 176 Performing the dental checkup 176 Brushing his teeth 178 Breaking Out the Hairbrush 179 Odor Control Tips 101 — A Summary 179 Chapter 10: Enrichment: Yours and Your Ferret’s 183 Why Is Enrichment Necessary? 184 What Does Enrichment Do for Ferrets? 185 Relieves boredom and stress 185 Facilitates bonding 185 Keeps their senses alive and well 186 Helps to curb negative behaviors 186 Keeps the flab at bay 186 Encourages curiosity and creative problem solving 187 Helps to keep bones, muscles, organs, and joints healthy 187 Improves heart health and overall circulation 187 Makes humans smile and laugh 187 Understanding Your Ferret’s Senses 188 Hearing 188 Smelling 188 Tasting 189 Seeing 189 Touching 189 Recommended Enrichment Activities for You and Your Fuzzy 189 Organizing your ferret’s play areas 190 Movement and physical-exercise activities 191 Social-development activities 193 Food-related activities 194 Training exercises 194 Using novel objects in activities 199 Finding Your Own Enrichment at Ferret Clubs 200 Participating in Regional Shows, Club Shows, and Competitions 200 So, you want to show your fuzzy? 201 Preparing to bring home the blue ribbon 201 Fun matches 203 Facebook and Other Internet Sources 204 Chapter 11: Have Ferret, May Travel 207 Fuzzy Is Going on Vacation! 207 Checking ahead 208 Packing the necessities 209 On the Road or Flying High 209 Road trip! 210 Taking to the friendly skies 211 Going international 213 Leaving Your Furball in Good Hands 213 Let the interviews begin: Finding the perfect pet sitter 215 Away to camp: Boarding your ferret 216 Ferrets as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) 217 Part 4: Tackling Your Ferret’s Health Issues and Treatments 221 Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Ferret’s Health Plan: Vets and First-Aid Kits 223 Selecting Your Ferret’s Veterinarian 224 Interviewing potential vets 224 Going for a visit 227 Developing a good working relationship 228 Putting Your Vet to Work with Vaccinations and Checkups 230 Kits — The office visit 231 Adolescents and adults — the office visit 232 Recognizing allergic reactions 233 Titer testing 234 Stocking Your Ferret First-Aid Kit 235 Ensuring Emergency Preparedness 240 The basic (quick) evacuation kit 240 Collecting and evacuating your fuzzy 241 The deluxe (and orderly) evacuation kit 241 Chapter 13: Helping Your Hurt Ferret: First-Aid Basics 245 Behaviors You Usually Don’t Need to Worry About 246 Shivering 246 Itching and scratching 246 Yawning 247 Excessive sleeping 247 Sneezing, hiccuping, and coughing 248 Butt dragging 249 Drinking urine 249 Pain Management and Care 249 Determining if your ferret is in pain 250 Caring for a ferret in pain 251 Setting Up Fuzzy’s Home Hospital Room 252 Feeding the Sick or Debilitated Ferret 253 The Assist Feed Recipe: Better than Mom’s chicken soup 254 The feeding method: Just as effective as the airplane into the mouth 255 Handling Actual Emergencies 256 Shock 257 Dehydration 257 Bleeding 259 Vomiting 260 Diarrhea (and other fecal issues) 261 Seizures 263 Heatstroke 264 Hypothermia 265 Eye injuries 267 Fractures or spinal injuries 267 Poisoning 268 Animal bites 269 Electric shock 269 Burns 269 Blockage protocol 270 Chapter 14: Ferreting Out Ferret Pests 271 Booting External Critters That Go Bite in the Night 271 Fleas 272 Ticks 278 Ear mites 279 Sarcoptic mange (scabies) 280 Battling the Internal Bugaboos That Threaten Your Fuzzy 281 Heartworms 281 Extra care for your ferret 284 Intestinal worms 284 Coccidia (coccidiosis) 285 Giardia 286 Chapter 15: Handling Viruses, Infections, and Other Conditions and Illnesses 287 Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases 288 Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) 288 Ferret systemic coronaviral disease (FSCD) 291 Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 292 Intestinal and stomach blockages 293 Helicobacter Mustelae (H mustelae) Infection 294 Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis 296 Megaesophagus 297 Dental Problems 298 Faulty teeth 298 The dreaded dental disease 301 Heart Disease 302 Influenza (The “Flu”) 304 Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis 305 Urinary Tract Problems 306 Bladder or urinary tract infections 307 Prostate problems 307 Stones and blockages 308 Eye Problems 309 Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) 310 Canine Distemper 312 Diabetes Mellitus 313 Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) 314 Hairballs 315 Rabies 315 Ulcers 317 Chapter 16: Finding and Treating the Big C and Other Lumps 319 Adrenal Gland Disease 320 Making the diagnosis 322 Treating the disease 323 Insulinoma 326 Making the diagnosis 327 Treating the disease 327 Lymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) 328 Making the diagnosis 329 Treating the disease 329 Chordomas 329 Itchy Growths: Skin Tumors 330 Mast cell tumors 331 Basal cell tumors 331 Sebaceous cell tumors 331 Chapter 17: Saying Goodbye When the Time Comes 333 Letting Go of Your Family Member 334 Learning from Fuzzy’s Death with a Postmortem 335 Selecting Fuzzy’s Final Burrowing Place 336 Choosing cremation 337 Proceeding to a pet cemetery 338 Opting for a backyard burial 339 Grieving for Your Lost Fuzzy 340 Know you’re not alone 341 Face the feelings 341 Give yourself time 341 Help others deal with their loss 342 Helping a Surviving Ferret Cope 343 Part 5: Ferret Psychology 101: Behavior and Training 345 Chapter 18: Understanding What Fuzzy Is Trying to Tell You 347 Say What? Speaking Ferret-ese 348 The dook 348 The squeak 349 The giggles or hee-hees 349 The screech or scream 349 The squeal 350 The bark 350 The honk 350 The hiss 350 You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’! Interpreting Your Ferret’s Jig 351 The dance of joy 351 The war dance 352 Decoding Your Ferret’s Body Language 353 The frizz look 353 The alligator roll and wrestlemania 354 The treasure hunt 354 The chase is on 355 Fuzzy stalking 355 Tail wagging 355 “Why Does My Ferret Do That?” Understanding Other Fuzzy Behaviors 356 Digging to China 356 Ferret fixations 357 The movers are here 357 A felon on your hands? 358 The zig-zag 358 Butt scooting 359 Coveting thy hidey-hole 359 Scoping out boundaries 360 Chapter 19: Putting Your Ferret through Basic Training: Easy as 1-2-3? 361 Just Say NO to Biting 362 This Way to the Bathroom 363 Harnessing Your Fuzzy for a Walk 365 Getting fuzzy used to a harness 366 Following basic rules when you’re out and about 367 Chapter 20: Dealing with the Behaviorally Challenged Ferret 369 Understanding Your Dracula in Fuzzy’s Clothing 370 I’m having growing pains 371 Nobody told me not to bite 371 I’m in pain, darn it! 371 Resource guarding 372 I’m a manly or bully ferret 372 I’m facing a lot of change right now 372 Biting always worked before! 373 I’m still fighting back 373 Some other reasons for my biting 373 Socializing Your Biting Beast 374 Getting a grip 375 Getting unstuck 376 Taming the critter 378 Bonding with the biting ferret 380 Part 6: Breeding Ferrets: The Facts, Fallacies, And Plain Ol’ Hard Work 381 Chapter 21: Should You Breed Your Ferret? Looking at the Big Picture 383 What It Takes to Be a Responsible Breeder 384 Deep pockets 384 The emotional stake 386 Time to care 387 Willingness to find out what you don’t know 388 Avoiding a Need for More Shelters 390 Chapter 22: Unmasking the Details of Ferret Love 391 Fine-Tuning the Organs 392 The boy (hob) 392 The girl (jill) 393 Making a love connection: Enter Neanderthal ferret 394 What Happens If Your Unaltered Ferret Isn’t Bred? 395 Mothering the Mom-to-Be 396 Strange craving? Keeping mom nourished 397 Providing a maternity ward 398 Heading Off to the Delivery Room 400 The typical delivery 401 The difficult delivery 401 Some Problems You May Face after Birth 402 A difficult mother 402 A mother incapable of nursing 403 Calling on the foster mom 403 Chapter 23: From Birth to Bundle of Energy: Walking a Fuzzy’s Timeline 405 Fuzzy Infancy: Birth to 3 Weeks 406 Furball Toddlerhood: 3 to 6 Weeks 407 The Terrible Fuzzy Twos: 6 to 10 Weeks 408 Adolescence Already? 10 to 15 Weeks 409 Part 7: The Part of Tens 411 Chapter 24: Ten Amazing and Creative Ferret-Proofing Hacks 413 Pool Noodles Be Gone! 413 Up, Up, and Over — Not! 414 Cardboard Cut-Outs 416 Yule Get Hung Up on Christmas 417 Dual Purpose Door Blocker 419 Couch Cures 420 Fixing Floors and Revamping Ramps 420 A Room with a View 421 Wired for Trouble 422 Velcro to the Rescue 422 Chapter 25: Ten Recipes that Make Your Ferret Go Mmmmmm 423 Hobbit Delights 425 Karen’s Brew 426 Raw Soupy Recipe 427 Barb’s Recipe for Hungover Ferrets 427 Ferret Bland Diet 428 Tui’s Chewies 429 Family Dinner 430 Mickey’s Meatloaf 431 Clyde’s Seaside Chunks 432 Bluto’s BARF 432 Index 433

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Book SynopsisPublished in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a hamster and how best to look after it.If you already own or are planning to buy a hamster this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, handling, hygiene, exercise and first aid.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your hamster the best possible care.

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Book SynopsisThe fun and easy way to care for a cute, cuddly hamster Hamsters are the most popular rodents kept as pets. Hamsters For Dummies helps those owners who have little or no experience caring for this small mammal. This book covers selecting a healthy hamster, health care and nutrition, and housing and supplies.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Hankering for a Hamster. Chapter 2: Is a Hamster Your Perfect Pet? Chapter 3: Selecting a Hamster, Chapter 4: C'mon In: Setting Up Your Hamster's Home and getting Him There Safely. Chapter 5: Noshes, Nibbles, and Nuzzles: Caring for Your Hamster. Chapter 6: Baby, What's Your Sign? Getting to Know Your Hamster. Chapter 7: In the Pink: Hamster Health and Breeding Issues. The Hams Are Out There: Ten Interesting Hamster Web Sites. Condensed Hamsters: Ten Common Questions. Index.

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Book SynopsisRaffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair but he's STUCK in his cage.There's only one thing for it . . . Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn't so bad after all especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud a fun-packed summertime getaway that's irresistible to readers both big and small!Trade ReviewA tale about a daring escape – with a twist at the end! ... Hilarious and gorgeously illustrated * Storytime Magazine *This delightful rhyming story about a hamster who wants to escape is a perfect summer read * Bookseller *In this lively picture book a well-crafted rhyming text and vigorous, comical, eventful pictures tell the tale of the escaped hamster Raffleton Grey’s seaside adventure and new friendship. * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisAzuki, the much-loved Japanese miniature hedgehog who became an Instagram sensation, with over 407,000 followers, sadly died on the 20th January 2019. His daughter, Monaka, born on the 8th April 2018, is following in her father''s footsteps. This is a collection of adorable photographs of Azuki, Monaka and their friends baking, playing pool, reading and enjoying other mini-adventures. In his heyday, Azuki was a mainstay of Bored Panda and was featured on Time magazine''s website. New York magazine called him ''the only pure thing left in this world'', and he appeared in the pages of the Independent and the Sun. He also had thousands of fans in Australia and New Zealand.The Adventures of Azuki the Miniature Hedgehog and Friends is the perfect gift book for the animal lover in your life who is over dogs and cats and into hedgehogs, for anyone who clicks on Cute Overload for a break from the news, and for Azuki and daughter Monaka''s sTrade ReviewJust got another push notification for Trump's tweets? Here's Azuki wearing a hat! Did reading the details of the latest sexual-assault scandal erode your last shred of hope in the human condition? This is a video of Azuki eating an apple! . . . one of the few pure joys left. - New York magazineI'm not a mouse, I'm a hedgehog!

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Book SynopsisLet Brittany May and Penny Ausley help you choose the right kind of rabbit for your home, and answer your questions about housing, litter training, proper feeding, exercise, grooming, illnesses, playtime activities, normal/abnormal behavior, and more.So, you’re thinking about buying or adopting a pet rabbit. Wonderful! Or maybe you’ve already brought a fuzzy bundle of joy home and you’re realizing you could use a little guidance. Rabbits are adorable and soft and fun, but they also require a fair amount of work and knowledge to make sure they’re living a happy, healthy life.With the right approach, you will soon discover that your new pet rabbit can become your best pet ever. With time, attention, and patience, a deep bond can develop and you will be friends “furever.” Learn all about: Finding a vet Choosing an appropriate cage Pellets, hay, and fresh foods Growing herbs and lettuces for your bunny Toys to keep your rabbit engaged Illnesses to watch for And more! Make your first year with your bunny a fun and fulfilling experience that will bond you and your new rabbit for life.

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Book SynopsisWhile rabbits are well-known for being cute and fuzzy creatures, they can also be very difficult to care for. Whether you’re an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. In a handy question-and-answer format Karen Patry expertly addresses every aspect of rabbit care, including housing, feeding, breeding, kindling, health, and behavior. This informative, easy-to-use guide has reliable, humane solutions that will keep your animals healthy and happy.

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Book SynopsisRabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings: fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and chefs are serving up increasing amounts of their high-protein, low-fat meat. In Rabbit Breeds, photographer Lynn M. Stone spotlights all 49 breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association with adorable original photos, engaging descriptions, and fun facts. This handsome and educational guide is sure to inform and bring a smile to the face of rabbit fanciers and general animal lovers alike.

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Book SynopsisRabbit is the story of the winsome long-eared animal that hops through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards. In this richly illustrated book, Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of this most familiar creature. From the giant extinct rabbits of Minorca to the tiny endangered Volcano rabbits of Mexico, the book explores the history of the species, with a special focus on the European rabbit, whose history has been so closely intertwined with that of its greatest predator, humanity. Celebrated for its fur and its flesh, the rabbit owes its worldwide distribution to human intervention. Captain Cook took rabbits to New Zealand to provide food for sailors and settlers. Their introduction in the late nineteenth century to Australia resulted in a disastrous plague of rabbits, which could only be brought under control by the introduction of myxomatosis. The rabbit is a paradox. It is prey, chased by a thousand enemies from eagles to foxes to domestic cats. But it is also trickster, who outwits all rivals, and escapes every trap. The rabbit is lucky, and his foot will charm away evil. It haunts the graveyard and dances in the moonlight. The rabbit is suitable as a cuddly companion for children but also as a symbol of unbridled animal passion. From Peter Rabbit to B'rer Rabbit to Watership Down and the Energizer Bunny, rabbits hop through our imagination. Discover the Jade Moon rabbit, celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and enjoy the poetry of rabbits in this fascinating study of an animal that, after the dog and cat, has been granted a privileged place in our homes and our hearts.

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Book SynopsisAn Affectionate History of Nature’s Most Surprising Species.

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