gerbils as pets

This book contains the basic information for choosing a gerbil as a pet and explains the cage furnishings, proper nutrition, potential medical issues, and the legal responsibilities of pet ownership for a gerbil.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of gerbils, discussing the differences between pet gerbils and gerbils in the wild, and features drawings and photographs of gerbils of various colors.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the gerbil and gives instructions on how to care for them as pets.

Describes the natural history and physical characteristics of gerbils, offers tips on where to buy a gerbil, looks at the everyday needs of the animals, and discusses feeding and nutrition, grooming and care, veterinarian visits, proper handling, and gerbil behaviors.

The author reflects on her Navy captain father's side business of raising gerbils to be sold to labs and explores her childhood, discussing her mother, siblings, dad's obsession with the animals, and more.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of hamsters and gerbils and tells how to care for them as pets.

Briefly describes how Mark cares for and tames his pet gerbil.

Obi Wan Kenobi, the gerbil, is forced to escape his cage and fend for himself after his owner leaves on vacation and the pet sitter neglects to feed him, and through his adventures encounters a cat, a tarantula, a snake, and a dog.

Text and color photographs describe how to house, feed, and handle a pair of pet gerbils and the families they produce.

A guide to keeping gerbils as pets, looking at the history of gerbils, different species, and the life cycles of the small rodents, and discussing housing and food needs, health, and behavior.