Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
Filled with instructive, easy-to-understand information, vivid color photos, and attractive sidebar features, the titles in Barron's My Pet Series offer guidance to new and prospective pet owners.
Your Pet Rat's Health The author advises on all important details regarding diet, cage environment, and health care
Understanding Your Pet Rat
You'll find fascinating information about the traits and habits of rats, their development, their sensory capabilities, their likes and dislikes, and much more.
Information for Parents
Here's advice on getting your children acquainted with pet rats and learning to care for them.
Information for Pet Sitters
When you go on vacation, you can give your pet sitter the author's easy-to-fill-out checklist. That way, you'll be sure that all your pet rat's needs are taken care of.
Synopsis
Barron's My Pet Series titles emphasize the special relationships that normally develop between pets of various species and their owners. Rats are good-natured, intelligent, and easily trained, which makes them a fine choice for both adults and children who plan to keep a caged pet. Rats willingly learn many tricks and games, and can even be taught to walk on a leash. This book advises on all aspects of the animal's growth, health, and dietary needs, and discusses training, playtime activities, toys, cages, and related equipment. The clear text is accessible to older children as well as adults, and is complemented with attractive color photos on most pages. The front and back cover flaps feature checklists and information summaries on the care of pet rats.
Synopsis
Rats are good-natured, intelligent, and easily trained, which makes them an ideal choice for both adults and children who plan to keep a caged pet. My Rat, as part of the My Pet Series, emphasize the special relationships that normally develop between pets of various species and their owners. Inside this expertly written book, you will find:
- A history of rat and human interaction, including their significance in different cultures
- Rat biology, traits, and habits
- Tips for selecting and purchasing your pet rat
- Tips on cage environment, including bedding and enrichment items
- Dietary and nutritional information
- Health care needs of a domesticated rat
- Playtime activities and training tips
The clear text is accessible to older children as well as adults, and is complemented with attractive color photos on most pages. The front and back cover flaps feature checklists and information summaries on the care of pet rats.