pets

"Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect jumping pet would be? Wombats are cute, and koalas can cling, but what about a springy kangaroo? Being an ace on the trampoline is a breeze when you have a kangaroo for a pet, but hold on to your stomach during the school run--it's pretty bumpy being bounced around in a pouch"--Provided by publisher.

"From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. The book outlines the characteristics of the domestic cat and the various things to look for when choosing a cat. Each breed profile outlines the breed's history and its key characteristics, and features beautiful photographs. The book offers practical advice on the essential aspects of feline health, from handling and grooming to exercise, nutrition, and first aid. It also includes advice on how to identify and prevent common behavioral problems."--Amazon.

Collects more than sixty stories and essays drawn from the author's years in veterinary medicine.

"A small girl wants a cat of her very own, just like the one in her book or like her grandmother's cat, Hector. So she lays a trail: balls of yarn, bowls of milk, cardboard boxes, and anything else that could lure a feline friend. And who should arrive the next morning but Hector, along with dozens of other cats! But when Lost Cat posters show up all over town, the girl realizes that her plan might have worked a little too well"--Provided by publisher.

There are more than 3 million pet rabbits in the United States. Pet rabbits can live to bemore than 10 years old. Discover more in this title.

Cold-water fish are recommended for first-time pet owners because they are easy to care for. The most popular cold-water fish among pet owners is the goldfish. Discover more in this title.

People have kept cats as pets for about 4,000 years. Cats were first domesticated by people in Egypt. Discover more in this title.

Parrots are the fourth most popular pet in the United States. They can learn to speak like humans do. Discover more in this title.

"One hot summer day nine-year-old Sarah goes to the grocery store…and comes home with an elephant. Sarah's new elephant is not without its challenges, he has trouble fitting through doorways, knocks over everything in sight, is allergic to the neighbor's cat and cowers at the sight of a mouse. But he also has a knack for arranging flowers and keeping Sarah company. And it's because of the elephant that Sarah meets her new next-door neighbor and makes her first real friend. It's because of the elephant that Sarah's mother starts spending more time with her. In fact, despite the destruction, just about everything good that happens is because of the elephant. It turns out that every home, and every nine-year-old girl, does need an elephant"--Provided by publisher.

This photo-illustrated book discusses snakes and how to care for them as a pet.