Who doesn't wish to share his or her home with a cage full of Furry Mongolian Friends" aka gerbils!? Author Susan Anastasi certain does! She describes these irresistible critters as quiet, clean, friendly, curious, active, and easy-to-please." In deciding whether the gerbil is for you, Anastasi offers this advice: If you are looking for a seemingly limitless cache of cuteness from their long, fanning whiskers and large almond-shaped eyes to heir bunnylike...

A boy tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways he would take proper care of it if he had one.

They stay in a tank, don't require walking or litter, and are often quite beautiful. It's no wonder many people choose fish as pets. Fish ownership isn't all easy. This book explains why it's important to maintain a healthy environment for your pet fish and how to do so. Readers will learn the different types of habitats and the equipment that fish require to thrive. Vivid photographs and helpful fact boxes highlight important concepts and strengthen...

Babymouse tries to change her negative history with pets by finding her goldfish that ran away from home and getting the dog of her dreams.

Breeds, care, facilities. Previously published under the title: Raising rabbits the modern way.

"Cats, dogs, people - funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening...

A nine-year-old girl named Henry, who lovingly cares for her pet duckling Rosalie, faces a difficult decision after Rosalie grows to adulthood.

In this first Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet.

When Amanda begs her parents for a pet and they relent and get her a ferret, the previously calm household turns chaotic, and even worse, the ferret learns to fear Amanda, who knows nothing about how to take care of a pet.

This book presents information on reptiles as pets, including snakes, dragons, monitors, iguanas, geckos, anoles, chameleons, skinks, turtles, and tortoises.