The Rat - (Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides) by Ginger Cardinal (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest books will bring our series up to fifty-five titles and, 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: c feeding c grooming c housing c health care c what to expect from the pet c 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. 128 pages

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

Ginger Cardinal, has been a rat lover since childhood and has raised rats for pet shows for over ten years. She is a charter board member and certified judge of the American Rat, Mouse & Hamster Society, and has written and edited the society's newsletter.