Everything You Need to Know About Pet Rats!

Thinking of getting a furry friend? Check out this list of books on how to take care of a pet rat!

Updated July 9, 2024
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The ASPCA complete guide to pet care
Carroll, David
Paper Book
Written in cooperation with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care provides pet lovers with everything they need to know about maintaining the health and well-being of their domestic animals. With individual chapters on each of the most...
FANCY RATS: PORTRAITS & STORIES
OZDAMAR DIANE
Paper Book
People have prejudices about and fears towards rats; they are misunderstood creatures. However, for a large segment of the population, the rodents are cherished pets. The fancy rat is the most common breed of domesticated or pet rat. The name fancy rat derives from the idea of animal fancy (the...
Rabbits, mice, and rats
Titmus, Dawn
Paper Book
Rabbits, mice, and even rats are intelligent creatures that can be lovable and loyal pets. All they need is the proper care and a good home. This expert guide teaches readers everything they need to know about caring for these furry friends. Beautiful full-color photographs introduce different...
Rats
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
Rats live on every continent except Antarctica. This intriguing volume discusses the highly adaptable rodent's habitats and diet, and includes scary facts about these intriguing mammals. Easy-to-follow text and full-color photographs make this accessible and engaging to all readers.
Rats
Mattern, Joanne
Paper Book
Rats are cute critters and popular pets. They are also among the world's smartest animals! Using engaging text and vibrant photos, this informative title explores what makes rats intelligent, from their excellent memories to their great social skills. Added features, including a brain comparison...
Rats and mice
Morgan, Sally
Paper Book
"Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic rats and mice. Helps readers decide if a pet rat or mouse is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet rodent."
Rats practical advice from the expert
Ducommun, Debbie
Paper Book
An excellent introduction to the remarkable rat, written by the world-famous Rat Lady, Debbie Ducummum, Rats offers expert advice to all keepers of these popular fancy pets. Held in high regard in Ancient Egypt, major Asian societies, and discriminating homes in America, rats are the most...
Squeak's Guide to Caring for Your Pet Rats or Mice [electronic resource].
Thomas, Isabel.
Paper Book
In this book, Squeak the Mouse reveals how readers should go about choosing pet rats or mice, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet rat or mouse feel at home, and how to properly care for pet rats or mice, including feeding, exercising, and keeping cages clean. Text is accompanied by...
Starting with mice, rats, and gerbils
Gassner, Georg.
Paper Book
This volume on mice is part of an all-colour pet series, providing the knowledge necessary for anyone wishing to start keeping small pets. It is aimed at families, young people or schools. Written in a direct style, each title in the series contains information on topics such as suitable varieties,...

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