hamsters as pets

Describes what pet hamsters are like, what they eat, and how they act, and explains the difference between wild and domestic animals.

An introduction to pet hamsters and their basic needs.

An illustrated guide to hamsters, providing information on how to choose and buy an appropriate pet and discussing the cleaning, feeding, and day-to-day care of hamsters.

Covers important topics dealing with hamster keeping, from housing to feeding to health care. There is also a special chapter on the various other species of hamster that are found throughout the world.

Describes the characteristics, habits, habitat, and history of gerbils and hamsters and how to raise them as pets.

Introduces pet care for hamsters, including such topics as feeding, grooming, playing, and health.

Offers young readers advice on caring for a pet hamster, including easy-to-understand information on the basic supplies, their life cycle, preparation for bringing them home, and their behavior and feeding requirements.

Simple text and photographs present the features and care of hamsters.

Describes the housing, feeding, care, and handling of hamsters and gerbils.

Provides basic instructions for caring for a hamster, covering supplies, food, cleaning, health, safety, behavior, and aging.