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The Rat (Happy Healthy Pet) (Hardcover)

by Ginger Cardinal (Author) "Rats are delightful creatures that are often misunderstood ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (11 Nov 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0876054289
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876054284
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.8 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 93,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on:
  • feeding
  • grooming
  • housing
  • health care
  • what to expect from the pet
  • basic training
As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts—people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time.

Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. More and more people are discovering each year what affectionate, intelligent and charming pets rats can be. Ginger Cardinal already knows. She′s the former president of the Rat, Mouse and Hamster Society and a longtime breeder, exhibitor, judge and dedicated companion of these special rodents.



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At last, a book about your rat that emphasizes total care and companionship!

The Rat not only provides you with all you need to know about housing, feeding and keeping your rat in the best of health, but also gives you tips on how to train your pet. You′ll even learn tricks to teach your rat! Insight on the history of the rat as a pet and information on the many varieties available are also included.

The Rat keeps you fully informed on your pet′s need for attention and how to handle him properly. You′ll also learn how to introduce your rat to children and to other pets in the home, and how to choose the breed that′s right for you. Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info–packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet rat easy and enjoyable.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide, 9 Jan 2002
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I bought this book for one small part - the section on rat communication - but found much of the rest of it informative and useful. The style is easy to read and manages to be clear enough for a bright child without patronising adult readers. It also talks about the rats themselves in a way which makes it clear why they are such excellent pets.

No two rat owners will agree on every aspect of the hobby and I felt the advice about basic diet was a little limiting. The health advice seems pretty good to me. Though I admit I have been lucky so far in not encountering many of the problems mentioned, the advice given on those I have dealt with looked right.

Overall, this is the best rat book I have seen. I would recommend it whether you are a new rat owner or, like me, an experienced rat fan looking to learn as much as possible about these fascinating creatures.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Better than most pet rat books, but has serious shortcomings, 16 Jan 1999
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The sections on buying and socialising pet rats are helpful, and 'The Meaning of Squeaking' is great fun. However, the 'health' section has some very serious inaccuracies and, like many pet books, was presumably not checked by a vet prior to publication. Enjoy the rest of the book, but ignore the 'health' chapter. You will find more accurate information from your national rat society, or a vet with rodent experience.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best rat books I've read., 18 Nov 2005
It is difficult to find a rat book that can teach you something more than the 80 page 'introductions' you find in pet shops, so I was really pleased when I bought this. It is indepth and comprehensive whilst being clear and easy to understand. A must for any rat lover's bookshelf.
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