Provides advice on having a mouse as a pet, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, selection, housing, feeding, and handling. Includes glossary and a list of resources.
"Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic rats and mice. Helps readers decide if a pet rat or mouse is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet rodent"--Provided by publisher.
A guide to keeping mice as pets, looking at the history of mice, different mouse species, and the life cycles of mice, and discussing housing and food needs, health, and behavior.