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The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigs
As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances...
This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before.
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned
to be even more reader-friendly
Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are
fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of
your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to
love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide
helps you do it right with advice on:
* Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for
* Selecting and ""furnishing"" a home for your hamster
* Proper care and handling
* Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy
* Having fun with your curious little critter
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned
to be even more reader-friendly
Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are
fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of
your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to
love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide
helps you do it right with advice on:
* Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for
* Selecting and ""furnishing"" a home for your hamster
* Proper care and handling
* Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy
* Having fun with your curious little critter
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned
to be even more reader-friendly
* An illustrated look at colors and breeds
* The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated
* Advice on selecting a guinea pig
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior
* Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned
to be even more reader-friendly!
* An illustrated look at colors and breeds
* The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated
* Advice on selecting a guinea pig
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior
* Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig
Gerbils are inquisitive, inexpensive pets that are particularly
popular with young children. This guide will provide everything the
new owner needs to care for pet gerbils, as well as insight into
(and great photos of) the many varieties of gerbil available.
This is our seventh set of "Happy, Healthy Pet" titles. Like the
others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential
information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books
contain information on:
- feeding
- grooming
- housing
- health care
- what to expect from the pet
- basic trainingAs our series expands and focuses on different
kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion.
Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert
advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals
can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is
from experts--people who know their pets intimately but always
remember what it was like to have one the first time.
"Happy, Healthy Pet" guides are rich with professional quality
color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn
from. More and more people are discovering each year what
affectionate, intelligent and charming pets rats can be. Ginger
Cardinal already knows. She's the former president of the Rat,
Mouse and Hamster Society and a longtime breeder, exhibitor, judge
and dedicated companion of these special rodents.
Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot
of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog
breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals
veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share
their homes with a hedgehog.
Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot
of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog
breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals
veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share
their homes with a hedgehog.
This book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of
guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to
veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and
all those working in the animal care industry. Written in note form
the book assists in the formulation of a diagnostic plan when the
practitioner is faced with a sick animal. Sections on clinical
signs, diagnoses and treatments, allow rapid reference in
successive chapters on the reproductive, digestive, respiratory,
musculoskeletal and urinary systems, the skin, head and neck,
nervous system and husbandry.
All the latest drug information has been included and full
details of dose rates, contraindications and components of the
proprietary preparations are listed in chapter 11. A new chapter
has been written providing information on herbal and homeopathic
remedies.
Everything you want to know about Netherland Dwarf Rabbits and
more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is
a must have for anybody passionate about Netherland Dwarf Bunnies.
In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Ann L. Fletcher covers
all aspects on how to care for your Netherland Dwarf - including
handling, health, housing, breeding, colors, lifespan, personality,
temperament, diet, clubs, suitability as pets, the equipment you
need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is written in an
easy to read and understandable style, based on years of experience
of keeping rabbits including the Netherland Dwarf. The book is full
of sound advice with wonderful color photos and answers to your
questions - including some you didn't know you had
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Rabbit
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Victoria Dickenson
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Rabbit is the story of the winsome long-eared animal that hops
through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards. In
this richly illustrated book, Victoria Dickenson explores the
natural and cultural history of this most familiar creature. From
the giant extinct rabbits of Minorca to the tiny endangered Volcano
rabbits of Mexico, the book explores the history of the species,
with a special focus on the European rabbit, whose history has been
so closely intertwined with that of its greatest predator,
humanity. Celebrated for its fur and its flesh, the rabbit owes its
worldwide distribution to human intervention. Captain Cook took
rabbits to New Zealand to provide food for sailors and settlers.
Their introduction in the late nineteenth century to Australia
resulted in a disastrous plague of rabbits, which could only be
brought under control by the introduction of myxomatosis. The
rabbit is a paradox. It is prey, chased by a thousand enemies from
eagles to foxes to domestic cats. But it is also trickster, who
outwits all rivals, and escapes every trap. The rabbit is lucky,
and his foot will charm away evil. It haunts the graveyard and
dances in the moonlight. The rabbit is suitable as a cuddly
companion for children but also as a symbol of unbridled animal
passion. From Peter Rabbit to B'rer Rabbit to Watership Down and
the Energizer Bunny, rabbits hop through our imagination. Discover
the Jade Moon rabbit, celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and enjoy
the poetry of rabbits in this fascinating study of an animal that,
after the dog and cat, has been granted a privileged place in our
homes and our hearts.
"Rabbit Housing" is the definitive guide for anyone seeking to
raise rabbits in safe, sanitary, efficient facilities. Bob Bennett,
best-selling author of "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits", has a
lifetime of experience with successful rabbit operations. Noting
the necessity of an all-wire hutch for housing rabbits securely and
healthfully, Bennett provides step-by-step instructions for
building these facilities, along with all the needed accessories,
such as feeders, watering systems, nest boxes, and surrounding
shelters and fencing. The book includes plans for both small and
large-scale facilities, as well as guidelines for making the
housing both attractive and functional. From the direction a hutch
door should swing to how to ensure proper ventilation and protect
rabbits from predators, this is the one-source reference for
housing, equipment, and management routines that will ensure a
healthy rabbit raising operation.
Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and
have also earned significant farming and commercial followings:
fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and
chefs are serving up increasing amounts of their high-protein,
low-fat meat. In Rabbit Breeds, photographer Lynn M. Stone
spotlights all 49 breeds recognised by the American Rabbit Breeders
Association with adorable original photos, engaging descriptions
and fun facts. This handsome and educational guide is sure to
inform and bring a smile to the face of rabbit fanciers and general
animal lovers alike.
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