B.E.S. Pet Handbooks

Titles in Barron's popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and more. In “The Conure Handbook”, prospective and current conure owners can learn about the proper way to care and interact with this small, intelligent, and sociable member of the parrot family.

In “The Betta Handbook”, those interested in these brilliantly colored beginners' fishes will learn how to keep them well-fed and healthy so they can continue to brighten the aquarium tank. This book covers all the Betta varieties.

The Cat Handbook tells readers what they need to know about acquiring and caring for cats-both the ordinary household kind and the registered breeds. Here are facts, advice, and insights into feline psychology. B.E.S. popular and highly detailed series of Pet Handbooks are written for dedicated pet owners seeking comprehensive information on the care of their chosen pets. Titles in the series cover a wide range of animals and breeds. These books present advice on finding a reliable breeder or seller, information on the animal's origins and traits, and detailed recommendations regarding dietary needs, housing, and health care, as well as all other major aspects related to keeping a healthy and thriving pet. B.E.S. Pet Handbooks are filled with color photos, and many titles include line art and at-a-glance sidebar information.

A favorite among new and experienced hamster owners, the Hamster Handbook is your comprehensive guide to everything hamster history, breeds, housing, nutrition, enrichment, and more. Written in an engaging manner with bits of humor, both adults and children will enjoy reading these full-colored pages that are filled with advice and knowledge from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. Inside you will find: • History of the hamster, starting from the 1700s • Tips on where to purchase and how to select your hamster • Breeding and reproductive information • Disease and ailment prevention tips • Body language and auditory communication • Housing styles, setup, and cleaning advice • Money saving DIY ideas for hamster enrichment • Dietary information and how to read food labels • More! Part of the expertly written Pet Handbooks series, the Hamster Handbook will become your go-to guide to the pleasures and duties of hamster care.