Download or read book The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil written by Karl J. Field and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-12-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Laboratory Hamster and Gerbil details basic information and common procedures for individuals performing research with hamsters and gerbils. It includes duties of animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures and assists in the humane care and use of hamsters and gerbils in the laboratory. It provides quick, easy-to-use information for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers and includes references to alternative procedures and methods. The book also offers possible sources and suppliers of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, cages, and research and veterinary supplies.

Download or read book I Am a Hamster Master Illustrated Care Guide and Activity Book for Children written by Animal Lake Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting or just got a hamster? Worried that your child will leave the care to you? Want to educate and engage your child?I am a Hamster Master is a unique educational book for children 6-12 years old and for those young at heart! It has everything a hamster owner needs to care for and enjoy his or her pet. It includes a beautifully illustrated care guide, a monthly care sheet section, fun activities, a coloring book and a notebook. It even includes a Hamster Master Certificate! Suitable for owners of Syrian or Dwarf hamsters, including Roborovki, Campbell, Winter White (Russian) and Chinese. The aims of this book are to educate and engage the young owner, to foster the animal-owner bond and to stimulate responsibility.AN ENGAGED (LITTLE) OWNER MEANS A HAPPY, HEALTHY PET!

Download or read book Syrian Hamsters Or Golden Hamsters As Pets Care Cages Or Aquarium Food Habitat Shedding Feeding Diet Diseases Toys Names All Included Syri written by Little Fella and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to know everything and learn more about Syrian Hamsters or Golden Hamsters as pets from their perspective? Crazy thought, right? This book covers all aspects of passionate Syrian Hamster, Golden Hamster and even Teddy Bear Hamster or Black Bear Hamster owners. Have you ever asked yourself how to care for and pamper a Syrian Hamster? Or have you wondered whether to keep your Syrian Hamster in a cage or aquarium? Are you still looking for a perfectly matching name for he or she? It contains all this Including Syrian Hamsters habitat, food, shedding, feeding, diet, diseases and much more. This book is based on years of experience of keeping Syrian Hamsters. It s written from the perspective of a curious Syrian Hamster Little Fella - in an easy to read, understandable and charming style. Ms. Medvedoff is a story specialist with over over 10 years professional experience. Ms. Brecht is born and raised on a farm in Germany. When she's not reminiscing about her special friendships with Twinkle Toes, Emir and Blinky, she is working at a veterinary practice. In an honest, joyful and understandable way Little Fella covers everything for people who would like to keep or already own Syrian Hamsters. This book will be of great help to those who desire advice and a better understanding for your new or existing companion. For both: kids and adults.

Download or read book The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals written by Robert C. Hubrecht and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seminal reference on the care of laboratory and captiveanimals, The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management ofLaboratory and Other Research Animals is a must-have for anyoneworking in this field. The UFAW Handbook has been thedefinitive text since 1947. Written for an international audience,it contains contributions from experts from around the world. The book focuses on best practice principles throughout, providingcomprehensive coverage, with all chapters being peer reviewed byanonymous referees. As well as addressing the husbandry oflaboratory animals, the content is also of great value to zoos andaquaria. Changes for the eighth edition: Revised and updated to reflect developments since publicationof the previous edition. New chapters on areas of growing concern, including: the 3Rs;phenotyping; statistics and experimental design; welfareassessment; legislation; training of people caring for lab animals;and euthanasia. All material combined into one volume for ease ofreference. This book is published on behalf of UFAW (The UniversitiesFederation for Animal Welfare), with whom we also publish theUFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This majorseries of books provides an authoritative source ofinformation on worldwide developments, current thinking and bestpractice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. Fordetails of all of the titles in the series see ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/ufaw"www.wiley.com/go/ufaw/a.

Download or read book Care for Your Hamster RSPCA Pet Guide written by RSPCA and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK’s leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a hamster and how best to look after it.

Download or read book Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years since the third edition of this indispensable reference was published, a great deal has been learned about the nutritional requirements of common laboratory species: rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, and vole. The Fourth Revised Edition presents the current expert understanding of the lipid, carbohydrate, protein, mineral, vitamin, and other nutritional needs of these animals. The extensive use of tables provides easy access to a wealth of comprehensive data and resource information. The volume also provides an expanded background discussion of general dietary considerations. In addition to a more user-friendly organization, new features in this edition include: A significantly expanded section on dietary requirements for rats, reporting substantial new findings. A new section on nutrients that are not required but that may produce beneficial results. New information on growth and reproductive performance among the most commonly used strains of rats and mice and on several hamster species. An expanded discussion of diet formulation and preparationâ€"including sample diets of both purified and natural ingredients. New information on mineral deficiency and toxicity, including warning signs. This authoritative resource will be important to researchers, laboratory technicians, and manufacturers of laboratory animal feed.

Download or read book Syrian Hamster written by Emily Donald and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Syrian Hamster is known for its size and is one of the largest among the species preferred as pets. These hamsters are extremely docile and are the easiest to domesticate and train. If you are looking for a pet for your child, the Syrian Hamster is your best bet. They look like little stuffed toys and are hence known by the name, "Teddy Bear Hamster". Most new pet owners believe that one does not have to put in as much effort with a Syrian hamster as they would do with other household pets such as a cat, dog or even a parrot. However, your Syrian Hamster will require at least one hour of your dedicated attention every day to make sure that they develop into healthy little beings. Besides feeding and playing with your little one, making sure that his surroundings are clean is very important. This book gives you all the information that you will need with respect to feeding, maintaining and even taming your hamster. From the first day of bringing your hamster home, this book will be a useful step-by-step guide to raising a happy and playful furry buddy. Once you have gained ample knowledge, you will be able to decide if this is the right pet for you.

Download or read book The Short Sweet But Complete Guide To Caring for Syrian golden Hamsters written by Susannah Hopkins and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Syrian hamsters can make great pets - they are very active and have excellent individual personalities and if handled and cared for properly will be your friends for the length of their life. This book will give you all the information that you will need in order to keep a healthy and happy hamster as a pet. You will learn about how hamsters came to be used as pets, what equipment you will need to purchase to keep your pet safe and healthy, what tasks you will need to do on a daily and weekly basis and general information on hamster care - what to feed and so on. You will be told what to look for when first purchasing a hamster, how to bring your hamster home and what to do in the first few days and how to get your hamster to learn to trust you and how to be able to handle it. There is also information on various ailments your hamster might get and what you should do if they should suffer from any of them as well as information on breeding and a brief guide on showing your hamster if you so desire. There is also information on caring for your hamster as it ages and what to expect. In fact all you ever really need to know about the basics of caring for one of these furry friends and looking after them well for the length of their lives.

Download or read book Syrian Hamster Syrian Hamsters As Pets Syrian Hamsters Keeping Pros and Cons Care Housing Diet and Health written by Roger Rodendale and published by Imb Publishing Syrian Hamster. This book was released on 2017-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Syrian Hamster is known for its size and is one of the largest among the species preferred as pets. These hamsters are extremely docile and are the easiest to domesticate and train. If you are looking for a pet for your child, the Syrian Hamster is your best bet. They look like little stuffed toys and are hence known by the name, "Teddy Bear Hamster." Most new pet owners believe that one does not have to put in as much effort with a Syrian hamster as they would do with other household pets such as a cat, dog or even a parrot. However, your Syrian Hamster will require at least one hour of your dedicated attention every day to make sure that they develop into healthy little beings. Besides feeding and playing with your little one, making sure that his surroundings are clean is very important. This book gives you all the information that you will need with respect to feeding, maintaining and even taming your hamster. From the first day of bringing your hamster home, this book will be a useful step-by-step guide to raising a happy and playful furry buddy. Once you have gained ample knowledge, you will be able to decide if this is the right pet for you. Covered in this book: Care Costs Daily care Do's and don'ts Feeding Health History Intelligence One or two Personality Tips on buying Training Travelling ...and much more

Download or read book The Laboratory Rabbit Guinea Pig Hamster and Other Rodents written by Mark A. Suckow and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 1289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This well illustrated reference includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model. It is a resource for advancements in the humane and responsible care of: rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, deer mouse, kangaroo rat, cotton rat, sand rat, and degu Includes up-to-date, common experimental methods. Organized by species for easy access during bench research.

Download or read book The Hamster written by H.I. Siegel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: viii The final section consists of a chapter on development by Thomas Schoenfeld and Christiana Leonard and three chapters devoted to functions of individuals. These in clude biological rhythms by Lawrence Morin, energy balance by Katarina Borer, and the visual and somatosensory systems by Barbara Finlay and Claire Berian. I am extremely delighted and proud to have played a role in this work and I wish to thank each contributor, Plenum Press (especially Kirk Jensen), Jay Rosenblatt, and the Rutgers University Research Council. In addition, I extend my thanks and my love to my family-Marilyn, Matt, Paul, Scott, and my mother and father, who taught me to appreciate animals. Harold I. Siegel Newark, New Jersey Contents I. Origin 0/ the Hamster Chapter 1 History of the Capture and Domestication of the Syrian Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus Waterhouse) MICHAEL R. MURPHY 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. The Early Years: Discovery and Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. On the Road to Jerusalem: Capture and Breeding ................... 7 4. The Invasion of America: Dissemination and Proliferation . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . 5. New Genes on the Line: A Reconnaissance Expedition to Aleppo ....... 17 6. Conclusion ................................................. 18 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . II. Reproductive Endocrinology Chapter 2 The Estrous Cycle ROBERT D. LISK 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Sexual Maturation-The First Estrous Cycle ....................... 24 2.1. The Ovary ............................................. 26 2.2. The Pituitary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . 2.3. The Brain ............................................. 31 3. Follicle Maturation and Ovulation ............................... 33 3.1. Time of Ovulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . 3.2. Ovarian Steroids and Ovulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . .

Download or read book Roborovski Hamster Roborovski Hamsters as Pets Roborovski Hamster Book for Care Feeding Handling Health and Common Myths written by Jonathan Durham and published by Zoodoo Publishing Roborovski Hamster. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roborovski Hamster as a pet is relatively new having only been domesticated in the 1970s and gained popularity around the 1990s. Compared to other hamster species, especially dwarf hamsters, it has a relatively long life span and can live in captivity for up to four years. With information on where to buy and how to select a healthy hamster right through to caring for these creatures successfully this book is for anyone who is considering a Roborovski Hamster or who already has one but is looking for extra information on how to look after them. There is a lot of conflicting information out there which can be confusing, what should you believe and what should you ignore? This is an all in one, go to guide, which covers all the main topics and answers any questions you may have. Unlike other books that often focus on hamster care as a whole this is targeted at the Roborovski Hamster specifically. By the time you reach the end you should be able to provide your new pet with a stress free environment and give it a happy and long life. If you only buy one book about Roborovski Hamsters make sure it's this one. Covered in this book: - Bedding And Nesting - What Is Good And What To Avoid - Breeding - Cage Options And How To Choose A Suitable One - Cleaning - Costs - Finding A Lost Hamster - Food - What To Give And What To Avoid - Frequently Asked Questions - Hamster Accessories - Hamster Clubs And Shows - How Distinguish Between Males and Females - How To Identify Healthy Hamster - Is A Roborovski Hamster For Me? - Medical Conditions - Settling In And Taming - Special Features ...and much more.

Download or read book My First Hamster written by Joan Stoltman and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Having a classroom hamster is one thing, but having one at home as a pet requires young readers to have a more mature understanding of the rodent's needs. This book provides information perfect to fill that gap. An essential guide for any library, this book gives concise, easy explanations of the needs of a hamster and how readers can meet them. Full-color photographs are paired with understandable, age-appropriate information and instructions on how to care for this new furry friend, including explanations of how it sleeps, eats, plays, and more."

Download or read book Memoirs of a Hamster written by Devin Scillian and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Night 1 / My life is perfect. / I have a bowl full of seeds, a cozy pile of wood shavings, and room to run. / I'm never leaving here. / Question: Who's the luckiest hamster in the world? / Answer: ME! Seymour the hamster has the perfect life. He has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel that lets him run to his heart's content. Life could not be better. Or could it? When Pearl the cat tells Seymour of the goodies beyond the safe confines of his cage, he starts to think he's missing out. And out is the new in! It's only after Seymour is out of his cage that he begins to fully appreciate his safe and cozy home.

Download or read book Dwarf Hamsters written by Sharon Lynn Vanderlip and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every title in Barron's large selection of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals gives basic pet care information that all new pet lovers or soon-to-be animal owners need. Most titles in the series also present facts that are new even to experienced pet owners and breeders -- which makes these books attractive to everybody involved with pets. The text of each manual is supplemented with many handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. Each manual has been individually written by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or experienced animal specialist. Not one of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals is a "clone" derived from some common catch-all book. The number of pages per book varies, since the care of some animals involves many more details than the care of others. Here is an interesting hamster variety for hobbyists, as well as great pets for children who are taught how to care for them.

Download or read book Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine written by Marie Kubiak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Download or read book Companion Animal Care and Welfare written by James Yeates and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians