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Titles in Barron's My Pet Series are written mainly for inexperienced pet owners, including older children who are new to pet ownership. They're filled with easy-to-understand reference charts, interesting sidebar features, and color photos on most pages. This new addition to the series describes pet rats as intelligent little creatures who interact well with their human owners. The author advises on feeding and nutrition, health care, caging, toys to keep the animals active and lively, and much more. Heavily illustrated.
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(back cover) MY PET SERIES 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.
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