Download or read book An Essential Guide to Owning a Chinchilla written by Mirella Poli and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since chinchillas are becoming more popular as pets, the author of this book has put together an up-to-date comprehensive chinchilla guide for those who are thinking of buying a chinchilla, and for those who already own one. Topics covered include buying, housing, breeding, taming, and grooming.

Download or read book Chinchillas written by Donna Anastasi and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delightful South American "unrodent-like rodent" known as the chinchilla makes a playful and affectionate companion animal. Author Donna Anastasi refers to them as "inquisitive, sensitive, intelligent, and active," the ideal combination of intelligence and interaction anyone would want in a small pet.This Complete Care Made Easy title is an ideal introductory pet guide about the chinchilla, with detailed chapters on characteristics, selection of a healthy chinchilla, housing and care, welcoming and taming the new arrival, feeding and daily care, training, and health and veterinary care. The book offers excellent advice about feeding and nutrition, including the choice of pellets, supplements, hay, and treats.The chapter "Understanding and Training Your Chinchilla" explains the abilities and limitations of chinchillas' senses (they're nearsighted but have exceptional hearing) and offers a great overview of how they communicate through sounds and body language. With positive reinforcement and a clicker (no leash and collar!), the chin can be trained to perform tricks for the family's entertainment, and the book gives lots of training pointers for owners! For chin fanciers who are interested in further exploration, the author includes chapters on breeding chinchillas and getting involved in chin shows. Sidebars throughout the text provide useful information to chinchilla keepers, covering such topics as chin colors, harmful human foods, daily care checklist, and show terminology. The resources include chinchilla societies, books and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

Download or read book Ultimate Chinchilla Care Chinchillas as Pets the Must Have Guide for Anyone Passionate about Owning a Chinchilla Includes Health Toys Food Bedding written by Thomas Layton and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about looking after your Chinchilla and giving them the best possible life... Guaranteed to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about owning Chinchillas. It covers care, health, diet, housing, food, and breeding. Plus how (and where) to select your Chinchilla with facts, information and relevant web resources. It is written in an easy to read and understandable style. Perfect for anyone looking to own these amazing creatures. There is also a free club that readers can join online so they can connect with other owners and share information. They can also receive book updates and other benefits. It's written in a straight forward no nonsense fashion from someone who has loved Chinchillas for years. Thomas Layton covers all aspects of keeping a Chinchilla happy and healthy and what do do if they do get ill. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions.

Download or read book The Chinchilla Handbook written by Sharon Vanderlip D. V. M. and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These small mammals, native to South America, are known for their luxurious, soft fur and boisterous, playful personalities. They are quiet creatures and very low maintenance pets. However, there's a lot you need to know to keep this long-lived rodent happy and healthy. B.E.S. Pet Handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as B.E.S. best-selling Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. However, Handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each title's subject pet. This updated edition for chinchilla owners provides a wealth of information on the animal's anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on housing, feeding, training, and health care.

Download or read book Gerbils written by Donna Anastasi and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn’t wish to share his or her home with a cage full of “Furry Mongolian Friends” aka gerbils!? Author Susan Anastasi certain does! She describes these irresistible critters as “quiet, clean, friendly, curious, active, and easy-to-please.” In deciding whether the gerbil is for you, Anastasi offers this advice: “If you are looking for a seemingly limitless cache of cuteness—from their long, fanning whiskers and large almond-shaped eyes to heir bunnylike hind legs and tufted tail tips—then gerbils are for you!” Clearly bitten by the gerbil bug, the author begins by providing some basic natural history about gerbils, their origins on the Mongolian range, and an overview of their behaviors. Anastasi defends her favorite pocket pet and asserts that the gentle gerbil does not deserve its Latin name (Meriones ungiculatus), which translates as “clawed warrior.” Filled with terrific color photographs, Gerbils summarizes the basic needs of these adorable rodents, specifically addressing their housing requirements, the cost and commitment involved, and their interactions with children and other pets. The following are devoted to purchasing a healthy gerbil from a pet shop, hobby breeder, or shelter; introducing the gerbil to the home; housing and feeding; taming and handling the pet gerbil; health considerations and potential household hazards; breeding and raising the young; and exhibiting gerbils at shows. The discussion on housing covers the selection of the ideal enclosure, basic housing setup, accessories, safety, and a guide to cleaning the tank. The chapter “Taming and Handling Your Gerbils” offers a step-by-step socialization process to acclimate the gerbil to its new handler and surroundings plus instructions for handling the gerbil and discouraging nipping. All keepers will be interested in the chapter on keeping gerbils healthy through smart preventative care; topics covered include allergies; broken limbs and head injury; teeth, tail, and ear problems; dehydration; diarrhea; heat stroke; hypothermia; mites, and more. Gerbil enthusiasts who are looking to become gerbil midwives will find complete instructions for breeding and raising pups (baby gerbils) in the chapter about reproduction. It covers planning a litter, setting up a breeding tank, mating, caring for the pregnant mom, birthing, fostering, growth cycles, weaning, handling pups, and more. The chapter “Fun with Gerbils” offers ideas for games, art projects, photographing, and training gerbils to do seven fun tricks. Resources include lists of publications, clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

Download or read book Japanese Chin written by Juliette Cunliffe and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Land of the Rising Sun comes the delightful and affectionate toy dog known as the Japanese Chin, revered for centuries as a palace treasure and today counted among the world's most beloved companion dogs. This Comprehensive Owner's Guide, written by Juliette Cunliffe, provides an entertaining portrait of the Chin's origins and history, including Commodore Perry's famous door-opening visit to Japan, the breed's rise to the favor of England's Queen Alexandra, and the Chin's introduction to the United States. In the chapter on the breed's characteristics, the author reveals her insight into this "happy little character with a down-to-earth, yet bumptious, personality." Potential owners are made aware that, despite his small size, the Chin has a larger-than-life approach to the world, and that as a home companion, the Chin demands affection and little else, being a naturally clean pet, often compared to a cat in cleanliness, sophistication, and self-awareness. In the home of a loving owner, the Chin will thrive and become a superb addition to the family, even one with children and cat or two!New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care written by Andy Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're interested in learning everything there is to know about how to raise happy, healthy chinchillas, then "The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care" is exactly the book you're looking for.In "The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care", Andy Hayes takes you by the hand and leads you through everything you need to know, step by step, with absolutely nothing left out. All of the advice is simple and practical, and covers every aspect caring for and raising chinchillas, including...How to choose a healthy chinchilla for a pet.3 things you should never do when it comes to chinchilla care.How to choose the right cage for your chinchilla.How to provide your chinchilla with the proper nutrition.Tips and tricks to understanding your chinchilla's behavior.A pennies on the dollar approach to finding the best chinchilla supplies....and much more!"The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care" is written in plain, easy to understand English (you won't find any complicated technical jargon here), and covers every aspect of owning and raising chinchillas, so you can get started right away, no matter what your current level of experience may be.So if you've always wanted your own chinchilla, and are finally ready to get started, then "The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care" will show you how to have the happiest chinchilla in town!

Download or read book Chinchillas written by Vanessa Black and published by My First Pet. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Chinchillas, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a chinchilla and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner.A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a chinchilla needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet chinchillas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chinchillas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Chinchillas is part of Jump!'s My First Pet series."

Download or read book Chinchillas written by David Alderton and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinchillas are playful, "on-the-go" rodents that thrive in environments in which they can be kept busy. Learn how to develop a functional routine for your tiny friend, along with vital information on keeping him properly fed, well-groomed, and in good health. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet(TM), the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Download or read book Can I Keep It Small Pets Guide written by Tanguy and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From gerbils, lizards, and snails to spiders, fish, and frogs, this is the coolest guide for kids to learn how to take care of the coolest pets! With 39 pet profiles that describe origins, behaviors, cage installation plans, food, maintenance, and more, this book contains all the general and fun information for a variety of easy-to-care-for animals that kids will love. Also included are the author’s observations based on his very own pet collection throughout, as well as anatomical diagrams, high-quality photography, helpful illustrations, and easy-to-read informational blurbs.

Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Virginia Parker Guidry and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Compact, easy-to-care-for, and a bundle of fun" is how author Virginia Parker Guidry describes the irresistible guinea pig. Ideal pets for families with children, cavies (as they're often called) are clean, odorless, gentle, loving, and entertaining. This Complete Care Made Easy Guinea Pigs encapsulates all the virtues of these perfect small mammals and gives new owners practical advice about how to care for them. In chapter one, "A Guinea What?" the author talks about the guinea pig's natural history;they're neither pigs nor from Guinea, but rather a rodent from Peru;and how scientists classify this very unique mammal. To decide whether the guinea pig is right for you, chapter two discusses who makes the ideal owner and presents thirteen popular breeds of longhaired and shorthaired guinea pigs and the colors available to pet owners today.The chapter "Finding a Healthy Guinea Pig" offers solid advice about selecting the right guinea pig, where to purchase or adopt, and the preferred sex. A complete chapter on preparing for the guinea pig offers the reader excellent advice about acclimating the new pet to the home, selecting the best cage and hutch, and pig-proofing the home. The subject of understanding guinea pig behavior is discussed in the chapter "Living with a Guinea Pig," which also covers daily-care topics such as feeding, grooming, handling, exercise, and litter box training. Keeping the guinea pig healthy is discussed in "Staying Healthy," a chapter that covers preventing illness, choosing a veterinarian, and common ailments. The final chapter "Just for the Fun of It!" explores games, toys, activities, and showing guinea pigs. The appendix includes lists of pig-specific clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

Download or read book Rabbit Breeds written by Lynn M. Stone and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings: fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and chefs are serving up increasing amounts of their high-protein, low-fat meat. In Rabbit Breeds, photographer Lynn M. Stone spotlights all 49 breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association with adorable original photos, engaging descriptions, and fun facts. This handsome and educational guide is sure to inform and bring a smile to the face of rabbit fanciers and general animal lovers alike.

Download or read book The Ultimate Chinchillas Care Guide written by John George and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating world of chinchillas with 'The Ultimate Chinchilla's Guide Care' and delve into the intricacies of their behavior, health, and unique characteristics. Learn how to bond with your chinchillas, understand their communication cues, and provide enriching activities to keep them mentally stimulated. Discover the importance of regular health check-ups, grooming routines, and creating a safe environment for your chinchillas to thrive. With expert tips on handling, training, and socializing your chinchillas, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to build a strong and lasting bond with these adorable creatures. Whether you're looking to enhance your current chinchilla care practices or embark on a new chinchilla-owning journey, 'The Ultimate Chinchilla's Guide Care' is your essential companion. Order your copy today and unlock the secrets to becoming a chinchilla care expert and elevate your chinchilla care game to the next level.

Download or read book The Guide to Owning a Chinchilla written by Anmarie Barrie and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1997-06-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about keeping chinchillas as pets, discussing housing, feeding and nutrition, behavior and training, grooming, health care, and exercise.

Download or read book Facts about the Chinchilla written by Lisa Strattin and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This educational chinchilla books for kids presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the Chinchilla.Packed with facts about the chinchilla, your children or grandchildren will enjoy learning from start to finish while they read this book. This book was a pleasure to write, and knowing that children learn from it made it all worthwhile! If you want to learn about the chinchilla, you will enjoy this book. Learn many interesting facts and see some beautiful photographs of the chinchillas. The gorgeous photographs will keep your child engaged from beginning to end. Included in the paperback version are some coloring pages for your child!Note: This book is suitable for children 5 years or age and older, although younger children will enjoy it if you share it with them.Grab your copy NOW by clicking the buy button at the top right of the page.

Download or read book Chinchilla written by Anne McBride and published by . This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more you know about your Chinchilla, the better you will be able to provide care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. Written by experts, this comprehensive guide will enable you to give maximum care and love to your pet.

Download or read book The Chinchilla Care Guide written by Elizabeth Harding and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinchilla Care Guide, is a genuine authority on the subject of Chinchillas and caring for them. The chinchilla is soft and fluffy mammal that will always make for a truly fun pet to own. This pet guide covers all of the essential information and facts that you will ever need to know about this adorable small animal. Some of the core topics covered include: Origins & History, Health, Lifespan, Food & Treats, Breeding, Behaviour & Temperament, Bedding, Housing & Habitat, Dust Bath usage, and Toys & Accessories. Common health problems and illnesses, and how to deal with them is also covered, along with how to keep your chinchilla in good health through regular exercise and activity. Information on the recommended nutrition and developing a relationship and bond with your chinchilla is also included. You will really enjoy this popular care guide which features many high quality photos, an array of great facts and reliable information, along with detailed advice for current or soon-to-be owners. This care guide is part of a series of books which have been reviewed by pet care experts and veterinarians. It is definitely a highly recommended addition to your book shelf.