Hamster (Collins Family Pet Guide)

Description

The Collins Family Pet Guides are attractive, colour-illustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy, happy pets. This comprehensive family guide is full of helpful information and expert advice to choosing and owning a hamster. All aspects of everyday care are covered, and in addition, many interesting facts and anecdotes about one of Britain's most popular family pets are included. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on: * Origins and history * Hamster species and varieties * Behaviour and biology * Acquiring a hamster * Housing * Looking after your hamster * Breeding * Healthcare * Emergency care

David Alderton is an international authority on dogs and their care, with his books in this area now having sold well in excess of one million copies worldwide. He has been awarded the Maxwell Medal by the Dog Writers' Association of America for his work. Recently, he has been the consultant on the series 'A Dog's Life', screened worldwide by the Discovery Channel. In association with Dogs Trust, the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust, formerly known as the NCDL, has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.