Hamsters for Dummies (90 Pages)
A StartSmart Guide for the Rest of Us--Exclusively at PETCO.Tips for teaching children proper hamster care.Create a hamster-friendly environment for your new arrival.Hamsters are small, furry, and adorable--and they require special attention. From feeding to housing to exercise, this easy-to-follow guide helps you give your hamster the care he needs to thrive. You'll see how to handle common health problems, understand hamster communication, and keep multiple hamsters.Discover how to:Choose the right hamster for you.Hamster-proof your home.Hold your hamster safely.Deal with problem behavior.Keep you hamster healthy.Written in a down-to-earth style featuring informative cartoons, illustrations, reference lists, and other handy tools to help you understand and care for your hamster.Table of Contents:Chapter 1: Hankering for a HamsterChapter 2: Is a Hamster Your Perfect Pet?Chapter 3: Selecting a HamsterChapter 4: C'Mon In: Setting Up Your Hamster's Home and Getting Him There SafelyChapter 5: Noshes, Nibbles, and Nuzzles: Caring for Your HamsterChapter 6: Baby, What's Your Sign? Getting to Know Your HamsterChapter 7: In the Pink: Hamster Health and Breeding IssuesThe Hams Are Out There: Ten Interesting Hamster Web SitesCondensed Hamsters: Ten Common QuestionsIndex