The illustrated pratical guide to small pets and petcare : hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, fish
Alderton, David, 1956-2012
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An authoritative family guide to choosing and caring for small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish, including advice on exotic species and the best pets for children. Features all the equipment you will need to house, feed and exercise your pet correctly. Maintaining your pet's well-being: how to keep it fit and healthy, and what to do when things go wrong. Informative text from one of the subject's leading experts. Expert and practical advice on choosing and buying a pet, housing, feeding, handling, showing and health care.
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Imprint:
Wigston : Hermes House, 2012.Wigston, Leicestershire [England] Hermes House, [2012]©2012
Collation:
256 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Lorenz, 2001.Includes bibliographical references (page 250) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Small Mammals: -- Rabbits -- Guinea Pigs -- Hamsters -- Gerbils and Jirds -- Rats and Mice -- Chinchillas -- Other Small Mammals -- Health Care -- Pet Birds: -- Canaries and Other Finches -- Budgerigars and Other Parrots -- Health Care -- Herptiles and Invertebrates: -- Snakes -- Lizards -- Tortoises, Terrapins and Turtles -- Frogs and Toads -- Newts and Salamanders -- Invertebrates -- Health Care -- Fish: -- Goldfish and Other Coldwater Fish -- Tropical Freshwater Fish -- Marine Fish -- Health Care -- Acknowledgements -- Useful Reading -- Glossary -- Index.
ISBN:
9780857238153
Dewey class:
636.0887
Language:
English
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BRN:
18627
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