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General

Alderton, David. The International Encyclopedia of Pet Care: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Caring for Your Pets. Macmillan Publishing, 1997. 192 p. ISBN: 0876055471.
Bricklin, Mark. Pets as Part of the Family: The Total Care Guide for all the Pets in Your Life (Pets: Part of the Family Books). Rodale Press, 1999. 488 p. ISBN: 1579541259 (hardcover) and 1579541364 (paperback).
Covers a range of species (cats, dogs, snakes, hampsters, and so on) on a variety of topics, from general animal care to training and behavior.
Hanna, Jack and Mundis, Hester. Jack Hanna's Ultimate Pet Guide. Putnam Pub. Group, 1996.
Natural Pet Care Series. BowTie Press
This series publishes books on natural health care of companion animals. Dogs and cats are the species primarily covered. Some examples of guides published in this series are:
- Orey, Cal. Epilepsy: The Essential Guide to Natural Pet Care for Cats & Dogs. 1st ed. BowTie Press, 1999. 48 p. ISBN: 088954034X.
- Walker, Joan Hustace. Hip Displasia: The Essential Guide to Natural Pet Care for Dogs. 1st ed. BowTie Press, 1999. 48 p. ISBN: 1889540366.
Newman, Lisa H. Natural Pet Care Series. Crossing Press.

Crossing Press publishes books on natural health. This particular series concentrates on the care of cats and dogs and include such titles as:
- Nutrition. Crossing Press, 1999. 96 p. ISBN: 1580910041.
- Parasites. Crossing Press, 1999. 96 p. ISBN: 1580910068.
- Skin & Coat Care. Crossing Press, 1999. 96 p. ISBN: 1580910084.
- Training without Trauma. Crossing Press, 1999. 96 p. ISBN: 1580910076.
Roach, Peter. The Complete Book of Pet Care: Birds, Cats, Fish, Dogs, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Horses, Mice, Rabbits, Reptiles. MacMillan General Reference, 1995.

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Amphibians

Bartlett, Richard D. and Patricia Pope Bartlett. Frogs, Toads, & Tree Frogs: Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, & Behavior. Barron's Educational Series, 1996. 104 p. ISBN: 0812091566.
Bartlett, Richard D. and Patricia Pope Bartlett. The Horned Frog Family and African Bullfrogs. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 48 p. ISBN: 0764111272.
Bartlett, Richard D. and Patricia Pope Bartlett. Red-eyed Tree Frogs and Other Leaf Frogs. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 48 p. ISBN: 0764111221.
Coborn, John. Frogs and Toads as a New Pet. TFH Publications, 1991. 64 p. ISBN: 0866225358.
Coborn, John. Salamanders and Newts as a New Pet. TFH Publications, 1994. 64 p. ISBN: 0866225382.
Grenard, Steve. Amphibians: Their Care and Keeping. Howell Books, 1999. 182 p. ISBN: 0876051379. Call # 639.378 G865a
Grenard, Steve and Terry Gamppen. Frogs and Toads. Howell Books, 1998. 128 p. ISBN: 0876054440.
Indiviglio, Frank. Newts & Salamanders: Everything about Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding, & Behavior. Barron's Educational Series, 1997. 128 p. ISBN: 0812097793.
Mattison, Chris. The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity. Blandford, 1992.
Contains detailed information on housing, handling and feeling.
Patterson, Jordan. Newts. Chelsea House Publishers, 1998. 64p. ISBN: 0791051315.
Wall, Jerry L. Keeping Poison Frogs. Chelsea House House Publishers, 1999. ISBN: 0791050793.
Recommended by the publisher for children aged 7 years.

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Birds

Athan, Mattie Sue and Dianalee Deter. The African Grey Parrot Handbook. Barron's Educational Series, 2000.
Bermelin, Immanuel and Annette Wolter. The Parakeet Handbook: Everything about the Purchase, Diet, Diseases, and Behavior of Parakeets, with a Special Chapter on Raising Parakeets. 2nd edition. Barron's Educational Series, 2000.
Biardo, John C. Your Pet Parakeet: A Complete Care Guide. Revised edition. Elmwood Publishing Company, 2000.
Digney, Phil. Guide to Incubation and Handraising Parrots. Avian Publications, 1998.
Doane, Bonny Munro. The Parrot in Health and Illness: An Owner's Guide. Howell Books, 1991. 320p. ISBN: 0876058268.
Freud, Arthur. Parakeets: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 1999.
von Frisch, Otto; translated by Robert Kimber and Rita Kimber. Mynahs: Everything about Purchase, Acclimation, Nutrition, & Diseases. Barron's Educational Series, 1986.
Gallerstein, Gary A. with Heather Acker. The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook. Howell Book House, 1994.
Provides information on selecting and caring for your pet bird including housing, nutrition, handling, and grooming.
Higdon, Pamela Leis. The Quaker Parrot: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet. Simon & Schuster Trade, 1998.
Landau, Elaine. Parrots and Parakeets as Pets. Grolier Press, 1998. Call # S.636.6863 L231p
Written for children ages 7-9, this book provides information on the selection of a parakeet or parrot, housing, food, and health care. Internet resources are also provided.
Low, Rosemary. The Loving Care of Pet Parrots. Hancock House Publishers, 2000.
Martin, Hans J. Zebra Finches. Barron's Eduational Series, 2000.
Earlier edition entitled: Zebra Finches: Everything About Housing, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, & Disease. Barron's Educational Series, 1985.
Parrots: Selection, Care and Training. TFH Publications, 1998.
Price, C.J. Manual of Parrots, Budgerigars, and Other Psittacine Birds. Iowa State University Press, 1994. Call # 636.686 M319
The Proper Care of Finches. TFH Publications, 1999.
Thompson, Rebecca S. Raising Emus and Ostriches (Special Reference Briefs Series; SRB 97-06; ISSN: 1052-5378). Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, Information Centers Branch, National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1997.
An extensive bibliography for those seeking information on emus and ostriches.
Vriends, Matthew M. Gouldian Finches: Everything About Purchasing, Housing, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, & Diseases. Barron's Educational Series, 1991.
Vriends, Matthew M. The Parrotlets Handbook: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 1999.
Wolter, Annette and Monika Wegler. The Complete Book of Parakeet Care. 1st English language edition. Barron's Educational Series, 1994.
A guide to the care, health, and breeding of parakeets. Includes 160 color photographs and tips on parakeet care for children.

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Cats

Bastedo, Alexandra and Jeannie Kemnitzer. The Healthy Cat Book: Feline Care and Cuisine. Robson Publishing, 1999.
Behrend, Katrin and Wegler, Monika. The Complete Book of Cat Care: How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Cat. Barron's Educational Series, 1991.
Straightforward guide to cat care including cat selection, equipment, behaviour, grooming, and diet.
Bessant, Claire. The Complete Guide to the Cat. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 192 p. ISBN: 0764152033.
Cutts, Paddy. Your Kitten: Choice and Care. DIANE Publishing Co., 1999. Call # Q. 636.807 C983Y
Previous edition published by Howell Book House, 1990.
Advice on choosing which breed, male/female, ho w many, what to look for and what to expect when you bring your new kitten home.
Cutts, P. Owning Happy, Healthy Cats : a Complete Practical Guide to Cat Care. Southwater. July 2000. 128 p. ISBN: 1842151770.
Davis, Karen Leigh. The Cat Handbook. Barron's Educational Series, 2000.
Evans, J.M. The Catlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Cat Care. Howell Books, 1997. ISBN: 0876056362.
Paperback edition: Evans, J.M. and Kay White.
The Catlopaedia. Macmillan, 1997. ISBN: 0614274060.
Fogle, Bruce. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Cat Care and Behavior. Advanced Marketing Services, 1999. 320 p. ISBN: 1571451846.
Frazier, Anitra with Norma Eckroate. The New Natural Cat: A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners. Plume, 1990. Call # 636.8 F869N1990
Holistic cat care. Information on behavior, training, grooming, diet and a guide to common feline health problems.
Gair, Angela. Caring for Your Cat. Harper Collins Publishers, 2000.
Guide to cat behavior and care. Includes 135 color photographs.
Gram, Dunbar. Healthy Skin & Coat: Cats. TFH Publications, 64 p. 1998. ISBN: 0793803284.
Howell, Joanne and Tracy E. McFarland. Your Cat's Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from a Kitten to Companion. Prima Communications, 1999. 326 p. ISBN: 0761513612.
McGinnis, Teri. The Well Cat Book: The Classic Comprehensive Handbook for Cat Care. Random House, 1993. Call # 636.80896 M17W
Covers medical care for your cat. Includes information on cat anatomy, grooming, nutrition and training. Also discusses what to do if your cat is ill.
Palika, Liz. What Your Cat Needs. Dorling Kindersley, August 2000. 63 p. ISBN: 0789463083.
Richards, James R. ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats: Everything You Need to Know about Choosing and Caring for Your Pet. Chronical Books; American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1999. 368 p. ISBN: 0811819299.
Siegal, Mordecai and Richards, James R. The Cornell Book of Cats: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical Reference for Every Cat and Kitten. Villard Books, 1997.
Simon, John M. and Stephanie Pederson. What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You: A Head-to-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms and Their Solutions. St. Martin's Press, 2000.

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Dogs

The American Animal Hospital Association Encyclopedia of Dog Health and Care. AAHA; Morrow, William & Co., 1996. 292 p. ISBN: 0688147712.
American Kennel Club. The Complete Dog Book: The Photograph, History and Official Standard of Every Breed Admitted to AKC Registration, and the Selection, Training, Breeding, Care and Feeding of Pure-Bred Dogs. Howell Book House, New York. Call # 636.7 Am3p2006
Includes information on the different groups and breeds recognized by the AKC including the official standards for each breed. Also includes information on care, grooming, nutrition and training of dogs.
Burris, Christopher. The Proper Care of Dogs. TFH Publications, 1999. 256 p. ISBN: 0793831555.
Copeland, Sue M. and John A. Hamil. Hands-on Dog Care: The Complete Book of Canine First Aid. 1st ed. Doral Publishing, 2000. 400 p. ISBN: 0944875688.
Evans, J.M. The Doglopaedia: A Complete Guide to Dog Care. Howell Books, 1997. 264 p. ISBN: 0876056338.
Gueltzloff, Kay. Wagging Tales: Your Child's Guide to Dog Care and Training. Gulf Publishing Co., 2000. 108 p. ISBN: 087719372X.
Fogle, Bruce. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Dog Care & Behavior. Thunder Bay Press, 1999. 311 p. ISBN: 1571451854.
Gram, Dunbar. Healthy Skin & Coat: Dogs. TFH Publications, 1998. 63 p. ISBN: 0793802342.
Gram, Dunbar and Herbert Axelrod. Skin and Coat Care for Dogs. ASPCA; Chelsea House Publishers, 1998. 84 p. ISBN: 0791048152.
Hoffman, Matthew, editor. Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide: Good Health, Loving Care, Maximum Longevity. Rodale Press, 2000. 464 p. ISBN: 1579542441.
Previous edition published in 1998 (ISBN: 0875965326).
Lane, Marion. The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Dog Care. Little, Brown & Co., 1998. 390 p. ISBN: 0316513059. Call # 636.7 L242h
Larkin, Peter. The Complete Guide to Dog Care. Anness Publshing, 1999. 96 p. ISBN: 0754800318.
Shojai, Amy D. The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care. Ballantine Books, 1999. 496 p. ISBN: 0345412869.

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Exotics

Alderton, David. The Exotic Pet Survival Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 1997. 160 p. ISBN: 0812097971
Beynon, Peter H. and john E. Cooper. Manual of Exotic Pets. 1st ed. Iowa State University Press, 1998. 312 p. ISBN: 0813822947. Call # 636.0887 M3191991
This book covers nineteen different animal groups including chinchillas, hedgehogs, wild mammals, ornamental fish, etc.
Burn, Barbara. Practical Guide to Impractical Pets: 84 Exotic Pets and How to Live with them Successfully. DIANE Publishing Company, 1999. 372 p. ISBN: 0788166638.
Earlier edition: A Practical Guide to Impractical Pets. MacMillan General Reference, 1997.
Hickman, May and Maxine Guy. The Care of the Wild Feathered and Furred: Treating and Feeding Injured Birds and Animals. Revised and updated 25th ed. 143 p. ISBN: 0935576533.
Originally published as: The Care of the Wild Feathered and Furred: a Guide to Wildlife Handling and Care. Orenda Publishing; Unity Press, 1973. 143 p. ISBN: 0913300292.
Manning, David. Exotic Pets Handbook. Barron's Educational Series, 1998. 128 p. ISBN: 0764106538.
Covers the care of amphibians, lizards, tortoises, snakes, and various invertebrates.
Mattison, Chris. A Practical Guide to Exotic Pets. Courage Books, 1994. 144 p. ISBN: 1556223811.
Divided into sections covering invertebrates, ambhibians, and reptiles, each type of animal discussed includes information on housing, handling, and feeding.
Messonier, Shawn. Exotic Pets: A Veterinary Guide for Owners. Seaside Press, 1994.
Silverstein, Alvin, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstien Nunn. A Pet or Not?. Twenty-First Century Books, 1999. 48 p. ISBN: 0761332308. Call # S.636.0887 Si39p
This book offers advice to juveniles on the ownership and care of exotic pets such as llamas, armadillos, etc.
Zeaman, John. Exotic Pets: From Alligators to Zebra Fish. watts Franklin, 1999. 64 p. ISBN: 0531203522.
Recommended for ages 9-11 years.

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Ferrets

Crompton, Sheila. All About Your Ferret. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 32 p. ISBN: 0764111892.
Recommended by the publisher for older children and inexperienced adults this book covers such topics as training, care, and diseases of ferrets.
Dustman, Carol Dale. Ferrets!: A Fun & Care Book: For Today's Pet Owner from the Publisher's of Ferrets USA Magazine. BowTie Press, 1998. 112 p. ISBN: 1889540005.
Field, Mary. Ferrets Today: A Complete and Up-to-Date Guide. ASPCA; Chelsea house Publishers, 1997. 64 p. ISBN: 0791046079.
Recommended for ages 8-18 years.
Field, Mary. Guide to Owning a Ferret: Housing, Grooming, Training, Temperament, Health, Breeding. TFH Publications, 1996. 64 p. ISBN: 0793821517.
French, Eric. Keeping Ferrets. TFH Publications, 2000. 64 p. ISBN: 0793830559.
Gelman, Amy and Andy King. My Pet Ferret. Lerner Publishing Group, 2000. 64 p. ISBN: 0822522640. Call # S.636.976628 G283m
Recommended for ages 8-11 years.
Jeans, Deborah. A Practical Guide to Ferret Care. 2nd ed. Ferrets, Inc., 1996. 176 p. ISBN: 0964258919. Call # 636.976628 J346P
Johnson, Sylvia AS. Ferrets. Carolrhoda Books, 1997. Call # S.636.974447 J637f
Morton, F. Lynn and Chuck Morton. Ferrets. Revised 2nd ed. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 64 p. ISBN: 0764110500. Call # 636.976628 M846f
Shefferman, Mary. The Ferret: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet. Howell Books, 1996. 128 p. ISBN: 087605498X.
Siino, Betsy Sikora, editor. The Ferret. MacMillan General Reference USA, 1999. 92 p. ISBN: 1582450781.
Covers ferret nutrition, health, care, and so on.

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Fish

Blasiola, George C. and Matthew M. Vriends. The Saltwater Aquarium Handbook: Everything About Setting up a Marine Aquarium, Aquarium Conditioning and Maintenance, Selecting Fish and Invertebrates. Bron's Educational Series, 2000. 144 p. ISBN: 0764112414.
Burgess, Peter. Tropical Fishlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Tropical Fish Care. Howell Books, 2000. 320 p. ISBN: 1582451664.
The Complete Aquarium Encyclopedia of Tropical Fresh Water Fish. Chartwell Books.
Entries include scientific and common name, origin, size, habitat, description, and general care and breeding information.
Dawes, John. Tropical Aquarium Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting up and Maintaining a Freshwater or Marine Aquarium. New Holland Publishers, 2000. 96 p. ISBN: 1853685798.
Degen, Bernd. The Proper Care of Discus. TFH Publications, 1995. 256 p. ISBN: 086622548X.
Geran, James. The Proper Care of Goldfish. TFH Publications, 2000. 256 p. ISBN: 079383158X.
Hargrove, Mic, David Brown, and Maddy Hargrove. The Discus: An Owner's Guide to Happy Healthy Fish. Revised ed. Howell Books, 1999. ISBN: 1582451125.
Sakamoto, Yohei and Mori, Fumitashi. Aquarium Fish of the World: The Comprehensive Guide to 650 Species. Chronicle Books, 1991.
Colorfully photographed book describing many different species of aquarium fish.
Sandford, Gina. Aquarium Owner's Guide. 1st American ed. DK Publishing, 2000. 256 p. ISBN: 0789446146.
Schmida, Gunther E. Rainbow Fish. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 104 p. ISBN: 0764111809.
Schuster, Simon A. Simon and Schuster's Complete Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fishes. Simon & Schuster Trade, 1988. ISBN: 0671228099.
Wickham, Mike. What Your Fish Needs. 1st American ed. Dorling Kindersley, 2000. 64 p. ISBN: 0789463091.

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Gerbils

Alderton, David. A Petkeeper's Guide to Hamsters and Gerbils. tetra Press, 1997. 118 p. ISBN: 1564651282.
Engfer, Leeanne. My Pet Hamster & Gerbils. Lerner Publishing Group, 1997. 64 p. ISBN: 0822597942. Call # S.636.9356 EN32M
Recommended for ages 8-11 years.
Siino, Betsy Sikora, editor. The Gerbil: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Books, 2000. 128 p. ISBN: 1582451567.

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Guinea Pigs

Behrend, Katrin and Skogstad, Karin. The Guinea Pig: How to Care for Them, Feed Them, and Understand Them. Barrons Educational Series, 1997.
Gurney, Peter. The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs. TFH Publications, 1999. 256 p. ISBN: 0793831512.
Previously published: TFH Publications, 1992.
Easy to read information with many color photographs covering housing, selection, handling, breeding, behaviour and related information about guinea pigs.
Richardson, V.C.G. Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs. 2nd ed. Blackwell Science, 2000. ISBN: 0632052090. Call # 636.93234 R396d2000

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Hamsters

Alderton, David. A Petkeeper's Guide to Hamsters and Gerbils. tetra Press, 1997. 118 p. ISBN: 1564651282.
Barie, Anmarie. Guide to Owning a Hamster. TFH publications, 1996. 64 p. ISBN: 0793821541.
Engfer, Leeanne. My Pet Hamster & Gerbils. Lerner Publishing Group, 1997. 64 p. ISBN: 0822597942. Call # S.636.9356 EN32M
Recommended for ages 8-11 years.
von Frisch, Otto. Hamsters. 1st ed. Barron's Educational Series, 1998. 64 p. ISBN: 0764106546.
Frost, Helen. Hamsters. Capstone Press, 2000. 24 p. ISBN: 073680658X.
Recommended for ages 5-7 years.
Hill, Lorraine. Pet Owner's Guide to the Hamster. Ringpress Books, 1998. 80 p. ISBN: 1860540538.
Hill, Lorraine. The Really Useful Hamster Guide. TFH Publications, 1999. 48 p. ISBN: 1852791306.
Hollmann, Peter. Hamsters: How to Care for Them, Feed Them, and Understand Them. (Family Pet Series.) Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 127 p. ISBN: 0764151606.
Kelsey-Wood, Dennis. Hamsters Today. ASPCA; Chelsea House Publishers, 1997. 76 p. ISBN: 0791046095.
Earlier edition: Hamsters Today. TFH Publications, 1996. 64 p. ISBN: 0793801109.
Recommended by the publisher for children 8 years of age.
Landau, Elaine. Your Pet Hamster. children's Press, 1998. 48 p. ISBN: 0516262653. Call # S.636.9356 L231y
Recommended by the publisher for ages 7-9 years.
Petty, Kate. Hamsters. (First Pets.) Barron's Educational Series, 1993. 24 p. ISBN: 0812014723.
Recommended for children aged 4-8 years.
Piers, Helen. Taking Care of Your Hamster. 1st ed. (Young Pet Owner's Guide.) Barron's Educational Series, 1992. 32 p. ISBN: 0812046951.
Recommended by the publisher for childen 8 years of age.
Siino, Betsy Sikora, editor. The Essential Hamster. Illustrated and abridged ed. Macmillan General Reference USA, 1999. 92 p. ISBN: 1582450765.
Siino, Betsy Sikora, editor. Hamsters in Your Life. Howell Books, 2000. ISBN: 0876054386.
Vanderlip, Sharon L. Dwarf Hamsters: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 104 p. ISBN: 0764110853.
Viner, Bradley. All about Your Hamster. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 32 p. ISBN: 0764110144.
Vrbova, Zuza. Hamsters. (Junior Pet Care series) Chelsea House Publishers, 1998. 48 p.ISBN: 0791049078.
Recommended by the publisher for children aged 7 years.
Wexler, Jerome. Pet Hamsters. Albert Whitman, 1992. 48 p. ISBN: 0807565253. Call # S.636.3233 W541P
Recommended by the publisher for children aged 8-11 years.

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Hedgehogs

Kelsey-Wood, Dennis. Guide to Owning an African Pygmy Hedgehog: Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Exhibition, Health Care. TFH Publications, 1997. 64 p. ISBN: 0793821509.
Reeve, Nigel. Hedgehogs. Academic Press, 1996. 350 p. ISBN: 085661081X.
Vriends, Matthew M. Hedgehogs. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 87 p. ISBN: 0764113259.
Earlier editions of this title exist.
Wrobel, Dawn and Susan A. Brown. The Hedgehog. Howell Books, 1997. 128 p. ISBN: 0876055013.

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Horses

Holland, Robert E. Understanding the Older Horse: Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management. 1st ed. Lexington, KY: The Blood-Horse, 1999. 132 p. : ill. (some col.). ISBN: 581500092. Call # 636.1083 H719u
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128) and index.

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Pigs

Mull, Kayla and Blackburn, Lorrie. Pot-Bellied Pet Pigs: Mini-Pig Care and Training. All Publishing, 1989.
This guide covers various topics including feeding, housing, training, preventives medical care and behavior.

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Rabbits

Siino, Betsy Sikora. What Your Rabbit Needs. Dorling Kindersley, 2000. 63 p. ISBN: 0789463121.
Wegler, Monika. Rabbits: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Behavior, and Training. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 104 p. ISBN: 0764109375. Call # 636.932 W421r

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Reptiles

Bartlett, Richard D. Anoles, Basilisks & Water Dragons: A Complete Pet Care Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 1997. 96 p. ISBN: 0812097890.
Coborn, John. The Proper Care of Reptiles. TFH Publications, 1993.
Flank, Lenny. The Turtle: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Book House, 1997.
Mattison, Chris. The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity. Blandford, 1992.
Contains detailed information on housing, handling and feeling.
Rosenthal, Karen. The Iguana: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Book House, 1996.

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Vivaria

Bartlett, Richard D. and Patricia Pope Bartlett. Terrarium and Cage: Construction and Care. Barron's Educational Series, 1999. 217 p. ISBN: 0764106732.
Blasiola, George C. and Matthew M. Vriends. The Saltwater Aquarium Handbook: Everything About Setting up a Marine Aquarium, Aquarium Conditioning and Maintenance, Selecting Fish and Invertebrates. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 144 p. ISBN: 0764112414.
Brown, Vinson. How to Make a Miniature Zoo. 3rd ed. McGraw Hill Professional Publishing, 1987. 256 p. ISBN: 0830692061 (hardcover). Call # 636 B812H1957
Dawes, John. Tropical Aquarium Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting up and Maintaining a Freshwater or Marine Aquarium. New Holland Publishers, 2000. 96 p. ISBN: 1853685798.
Sandford, Gina. Aquarium Owner's Guide. 1st American ed. DK Publishing, 2000. 256 p. ISBN: 0789446146.
Sandford, Gina. A Practical Guide to Setting up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium. Barron's Educational Series, 2000. 80 p. ISBN: 0764152661.
Schuster, Simon A. Simon and Schuster's Complete Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fishes. Simon & Schuster Trade, 1988. ISBN: 0671228099.
Guide covers care of fish, as well as plants, invertebrates, amphibians, and aquatic reptiles.
Simon, Seymour. Pets in a Jar: Collecting and Caring for Small Wild Animals. Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1978. 95 p. ISBN: 0140491864. Call # S.639 SI55P
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

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