Pets category: 9357 books

The 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. Readers will also find information on training and playing with hamsters.

The Black Russian Terrier was originally bred as an army dog and therefore it is in its nature to be a watchdog. They are extremely brave and observant without the need for aggression. They respond quickly to protect their owners and home. They rarely bark unless they feel that it is necessary. They...

The Wire Fox Terrier is a happy, eager to please, excitable dog. They are always eager to play and make excellent pets for the active person. They do have a streak of dominance in them and therefore they can become frustrating if they are able to obtain the upper hand in the household. They were...

Good Rabbitkeeping is the most up-to-date, complete daily care and health guide for both the enthusiast  and owner of these popular pets. All newly authored text by an expert on rabbits provides in-depth and all-encompassing coverage, fro mthe best places to obtain your pet rabbit to daily care, housing, grooming and health care. 

In addition to traditional veterinary treatments, a wide range of alternative approaches to are becoming more main stream. Natural Healing for Cats, Dogs, Horses and Other Animals will help pet owners and caretakers understand their options. The author provides valuable advice and shows how to select...

Poking a sleeping tiger with a stick is not always a wise thing to do, but that act, along with rescuing animals from abusive or neglectful owners, is what this book is about. A house full of rabbits running loose, wolves sloshing around in flooded cages at a so-called sanctuary, and people with odd...

Eighty-three million dogs and ninety-six million cats call the United States home. Dogs alone produce enough waste to fill more than 1,091 football fields 1 foot deep in a single year. Add billions of plastic pick-up bags to the mix and season well with tons of litter box waste. Scoop a hefty portion...

When dealing with previously abused or naturally skittish dogs, it’s easy to get frustrated. Often, all we want is to tell our beloved pets there is no need to be afraid. When Peggy Swager adopted two mill dogs from her local rescue center, all the books in the world couldn’t help her ease her...

Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share their homes with a hedgehog.

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. This book covers a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming,...

The perfect introduction to choosing, caring for and enjoying rats as pets. The rattycorner.com Rat Care Guide is packed full of advice and ideas, written from a UK perspective but relevant wherever you live.

“Be careful of what you wish for, especially if it is a feline that comes from the kingdom of Siam.” Cats in Charge is a tale of how besotted pet owners can be taken over by bossy Siamese cats, reduced to mere servants in their own household. Full of amusing anecdotes of the antics of the crafty...

Did you know that ordinary household pets, sometimes have “under-the-covers” identities?In the 2nd book of this HAIRlarious pun-filled series, our two dogs, Darcy Brothbone and Liza McSmelly emBARK on their first secret mission for the CIA (Canines Investigating Arseholes) to deepest darkest Africa.Disguised...

This comprehensive guide discusses the care, breeding, and natural history of these popular pets and covers all the species and subspecies of box turtles present in the reptile hobby, including North American box turtles and Asian box turtles of the genus Cuora. The author, an expert on box turtles,...