Rats: Practical Advice from the Expert (CompanionHouse Books) Choosing Your Pet, First Aid, Fun Activities, Tricks, Training Tips, Diet, Nutrition, Communication, and More (Complete Care Made Easy) - Softcover

Debbie Ducommun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935484648 ISBN 13: 9781935484646

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2012

Synopsis

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 intelligent rodent on the planet and enjoy playing games with their keepers. As with all editions in the Complete Care Made Easy series, Rats offers readers information about selecting the right pets from good sources and acquiring all of the home essentials (for rats: cage, toys, bedding, and furnishings). The book discusses food options and the importance of feeding a rat a healthy, low-cal, low-fat diet based on fruits, veggies, and legumes plus recipes and menu tips. The author also covers the important considerations of rat proofing the home for keepers who opt to give their pets free run of their dwellings. The chapter Beginning Your Friendship” discusses rat socialization, handling, grooming, cleaning, and interactions with children and other pets. The health of a pet rat is covered in the Health Care” chapter that includes choosing a veterinarian, the first vet visit, spaying/neutering, the weekly health exam, plus handling common rat maladies and dealing parasites and emergencies. The real f-u-n begins in chapter seven, Fun Activities,” in which the reader can learn how to train his or her rat to walk on a leash, enrich his rat’s life with entertaining games, and learn party tricks to impress visitors to the rat’s home. True rat lovers will enjoy taking their rats to shows just like dog shows to show off their rat’s conformation and natural beauty. The chapter Show Time” offers advice on preparing for shows, classes at shows, and competing for ribbons. The final chapter on breeding offers rat enthusiasts advice about reproduction, the birthing process, and handling pups. Glossary, appendices, and index included.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Did you know that rats are the most intelligent of the rodents? Did you also know that rats love to play games? Thanks to Rats you'll know all this and more!

Fulled with invaluable information, health care, training tips, and insight into a rat's personality, this book helps rat owners keep their pets healthy, happy and living longer. Some of the helpful information you'll find inside includes:

- Up-to-Date Information
- Fun Activities and Tricks
- Fascinating Historical Facts
- Simple Training Tips
- Tips on Choosing the Right Pet
- Diet and Nutrition
- Helpful Resources Guide
- Communicating with Your Pet
- Emergency First-Aid Tips
- 100 Full-Color Photos
And much more!

About the Author:

Debbie Ducommun is the world's foremost authority on pet rats. Known as "The Rat Lady", Ducommun is the founder of The Pat Fan Club and has rescued more than 80 rats.

About this edition

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1935484648
• ISBN 13: 9781935484646
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176