Happy Healthy Pet
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Bearded Dragon
by Steve Grenard
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Bearded dragons are increasingly popular; they may soon overtake the green iguana as the most popular reptile in the U.S. With their unique appearance, docile nature, and minimal care requirements, beardies make a great introduction to reptile keeping. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including:
• The beardie's background and the various breeds of bearded dragons
• Choosing your bearded dragon
• Setting up and maintaining your beardie's home, complete with a basking area and lighting
• Feeding and caring for your bearded dragon
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The French Bulldog
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Kathy Dannel
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Adorable! Spelled the same in French and English, this word sums up the petite French Bulldog. Similar in build to the very popular Pug, the French Bulldog is a roly-poly lotta-lovin' dog -- avec un attitude! While still ranked in the middle of the AKC registrations list at #76, the Frenchie is becoming tres popular.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Julia M. Crawford
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Holding fast to his place at #62 in AKC registrations, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a big, beautiful Swiss breed who's admired for this gregariousness and charm.
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Beagle
by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Beagles, the "Snoopy" breed that won the Westminster Dog Show's Best in Show award in 2008, were fifth on the American Kennel Association's 2007 list of most popular dogs in America-a tribute to the enduring appeal of these playful, very sociable pets.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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Saltwater Aquarium
by Gregory Skomal
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
A saltwater aquarium provides a soothing, ever-changing mini seascape of color and motion. But saltwater fish require a constant, controlled environment. How do you set up and maintain a tank and select the right fish from more than 12,000 varieties? How do you care for marine fish? This updated guide provides the facts and advice you need and includes:
* Info on choosing, equipping, and setting up your aquarium
* Pointers on choosing compatible fish for a community tank
* The scoop on the best (and worst) fish for beginners
* Guidance on maintaining your aquarium and keeping your fish healthy
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Boston Terrier
by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on:
* Characteristics to look for
* Creating a good home environment
* Feeding, grooming, and health care
* Housebreaking and basic training
* Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet
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American Pit Bull Terrier
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Liz Palika
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Your Happy Healthy Pet. The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical. American Pit Bull Terriers are among the most beloved dogs as well as the most misunderstood, feared, and despised. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:* The distinction between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the "generic" pit bull* Traits to look for in choosing your pet* Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home* Feeding, grooming, and healthcare* The importance of positive yet firm training, socialization, and supervision around kids. Provide guidance for American Pit Bull Terrier and you will have a loyal companion for life.
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Cockatiel
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Julie Rach Mancini
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Your Happy Healthy Pet. The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With a chirpy "voice" and quirky personality, the cockatiel is the most popular companion bird. Cockatiels are not big talkers, but most can whistle. This fun guide will help you from the initial "get acquainted" period throughout your bird's life with information on:* Selecting a healthy bird* Setting up a healthy and stimulating home* Feeding, grooming, and veterinary care* The unique behaviors of cockatiels* Getting small children and cockatiels to coexist peacefully* Teaching your bird to do tricks. With their amusing antics, cockatiels provide live entertainment and a welcome release from everyday stress. You provide proper care, and they'll provide great companionship for years!
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Boxer
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Stephanie Abraham
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Boxer even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Boxer; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information.
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The Longhaired Cat
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Anna Sadler
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book for cat owners that emphasizes total care and companionship and addresses the special needs of longhaired cats!
The Longhaired Cat: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet includes a description and beautiful color photo of each longhaired breed, information on how and where to choose your cat, sound advice on how to keep your cat healthy, insight into your cat's behavior, and much more.
The Longhaired Cat: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is full of easy-to-reference sidebars on everything from what to put in your cat's first aid kit to old-world legends about cat history. Whether you're a new cat owner with questions about bringing home your new pet, or a long-time cat lover facing new feline dilemmas, this book will provide you with the answers you need.
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The Lizard
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Steve Grenard
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest books will bring our series up to fifty-five titles and, like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on:
• Feeding
• Grooming
• Housing
• health care
• what to expect from the pet c basic training
As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. Expert herper and author Steve Grenard details care information for a variety of lizards commonly kept as pets, including geckos, anoles, monitors and more.
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The Coral Reef Aquarium
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish
by Ron L. Shimek
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The number of corals imported into the U.S. rose 249 percent between 1995 and 1996, an indication the coral reef hobby is booming. Concerned hobbyists have begun growing corals domestically so that people can enjoy reef tanks without destroying natural reefs. This book combines information on setting up and maintaining a reef, as well as ecological concerns.
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The Cichlid
An Owner'S Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish
by Mary E. Sweeney
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Cichlids are often described as "fish with personality." A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish, the colorful Firemouth Cichlid, and the much sought-after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist, but it is also an essential addition to the library of any expert breeder or keeper.
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The Koi
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish
by Gregory Skomal
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book to kick-off your hobby as a Koi-keeper. From how to build a Koi pond to choosing breeding stock, Koi: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish, provides the answers. You'll learn how to choose from the many pond materials on the market, how big your pond needs to be and where to place it in your yard. You'll also learn where to buy your fish, how to select healthy specimens and how to feed them to keep them in top form.
Koi: An Owner's Guide To A Happy Healthy Fish gets you started in identifying the many different types of Koi and acquaints you with the many Japanese terms you will need to understand when purchasing fish. Sidebars filled with interesting facts and exceptional color photos make this book easy to read and a visual delight.
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The Canary
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Diane Grindol
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The pet bird population continues to rise and bird fanciers love canaries. As clearly demonstrated by Tweetie, canaries are fun—but they're also beautiful birds that are available in a variety of stunning colors. This book will provide new canary owners with everything they need to know to properly house, feed and maintain the health of their bird.
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Pomeranian
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Happeth A. Jones
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature:
• Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
• Full-color photos throughout
• Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
• Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
• Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
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Beagle
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Richard Roth
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete.
These guides feature:
* Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
* Full-color photos throughout
* Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
* Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
* Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
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The Parrot
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Arthur Freud
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Smart and outgoing, parrots are the chosen bird of people who want a feathered cohort.
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature:
* Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
* Full-color photos throughout
* Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
* Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
* Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
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The Brussels Griffon
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Lorene Vickers-Smiith
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book about your dog that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! While you learn about all the wonderful traits that make your Brussels Griffon special, you'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your Griffon healthy; and how to fully enjoy your unique companion through training and the many activities that you can both share. The Brussels Griffon is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your dog easy and enjoyable.
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The Rabbit
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Audrey Pavia
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
For people who want a furry companion that doesn’t need twice-daily walks or extensive grooming.
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Jack Russell Terrier
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Catherine Romaine Brown
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) demand a lot of attention and activity, but offer a lot of affection and constant amusement. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:
* The JRT's irrepressible hunting dog instincts and character
* Tips for selecting a JRT puppy or adult dog
* Things you'll need to make your pup one of the family
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and healthcare
* Training and housetraining your JRT
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site
Single-minded, energetic, and intent, the JRT may try your patience. But then she does her canine comedy or snuggles up affectionately and captures your heart.
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Puppy Care & Training
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Bardi McLennan
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Puppyhood is the most crucial stage of your dog's life-the time when you get to teach him how to interact with you and behave in his new home. This updated guide gives you all the tools you need to keep your puppy healthy and turn him into a well-mannered member of your family, including:
* Pointers on puppy-proofing your home
* Nutritional information to help your puppy thrive
* Tips on hassle-free housetraining
* Positive training techniques that ensure success
* Advice on immunizations and health problems
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site.
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The Quaker Parrot
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Pamela Leis Higdon
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on
• feeding
• housing
• grooming
• health care
• what to expect from the pet
• basic training. As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion.
In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from experts-people who know their pet intimately, but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
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Turtle
by Lenny Flank
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including:
* Choosing your turtle-terrestrial or aquatic
* Setting up a tank with the right environment
* Essential equipment and supplies
* Maintaining the proper temperature, lighting, and humidity
* Feeding and caring for your turtle
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Chow Chow
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Paulette Braun
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete.
These guides feature:
* Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
* Full-color photos throughout
* Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
* Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
* Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
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Gerbil
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Betsy Sikora Siino
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Gerbils are inquisitive, inexpensive pets that are particularly popular with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet gerbils, as well as insight into (and great photos of) the many varieties of gerbil available.
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The Shetland Sheepdog
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Cathy Merrithew
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature:
* Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
* Full-color photos throughout
* Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
* Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
* Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding.
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Labrador Retriever
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Liz Palika
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Labrador Retriever even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Lab; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information.
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Eileen M. Bailey
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Known for its speed and strength, the handsome Rhodesian Ridgeback is also a wonderful companion dog. In addition to comprehensive advice on how to select a Ridgeback puppy, feeding, grooming and training, you will learn how to burn off some of this active dog's energy.
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The Dalmatian
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Patti Strand
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The Best Advice to Raise a Happy Healthy Dalmatian
The Dalmatian offers:
* Completely up-to-date resources, including top Web sites of interest to Dalmatian owners
* Expert advice from Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist
* An introduction to the exciting world of dog sports from Bardi McLennan, Dog Fancy magazine columnist
* Quick access to everything you need to know about the health and well-being of your Dalmatian
* Full-color photographs of Dalmatians from puppyhood to adulthood and the golden years
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The Ferret
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Mary R. Shefferman
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This lovable creature is on its way to being the third most popular companion animal after dogs and cats.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Norma Moffat
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Elegant in appearance but energetic and affectionate in nature, they're the perfect companions for families with children, empty nesters, or retirees. This guide covers:
* Choosing your Cavalier
* Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
* Feeding and grooming, including combing and checking the trademark ears
* Healthcare and the importance of regular exercise
* Training and housetraining your Cavalier
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site
Lively, yet loving, your Cavalier will enjoy keeping you company, whether that entails bustling beside you on a walk or snuggling cozily on your lap!
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Cocker Spaniel
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Liz Palika
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This fully-revised all-encompassing guide to Cocker Spaniels features everything new owners need to know from preparing for the new pup to geriatric care. All new full-color photography and an included 30-minute training DVD make this a package that can't be passed up.* Updated coverage: Comprehensive guidance and information for the Cocker Spaniel owner. From understanding the breed behaviors and characteristics to choosing the right pup to grooming, feeding, and training, readers will have an all-encompassing guide.* Assured quality: This book is ideal for a new dog owner. The all-new full-color photos create its visual appeal; the sturdy hardcover and preprinted cases produce functionality.* Author expertise: The Happy Healthy Pet books are written by respected and established authors. Information is readable and to-the-point and presented in an easy-to-follow format. The 30-minute dog training DVD is a perfect complement to this new edition. The DVD is made precisely for owners of medium sized dog breeds; it covers the training approach, practical commands like heeling and staying, correcting inappropriate behaviors like jumping up and chewing, fun tricks like shaking and rolling over, and a bonus chapter. This bonus chapter is unique because it is breed-specific, a Cocker Spaniel owner will learn specifically about the personality traits and habits that are characteristic of Cocker Spaniels. This kind of breed-specific coverage enables owners to cater their training, care, and attention to their Cocker Spaniel.
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The Lovebird
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Pamela Leis Higdon
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: • feeding • grooming • housing • health care • what to expect from the pet • basic training. As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts-people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time.
Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
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Collie
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Allene McKewen
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Known to virtually every American as Lassie, the Collie is a family favorite. With tips on grooming both rough- and smooth-coated Collies (yes, there are lots of brush-cut Collies!), complete information on health care and training, this book is the perfect introductory guide.
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The Mouse
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Stephanie Shulman
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Mice are an inexpensive, popular pocket-pet, especially for families with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet mice, as well as insight into (and great photos of) the many varieties of mice available.
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Freshwater Aquarium
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Gregory Skomal
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including:
* Tips on setting up and designing your aquarium
* An illustrated guide to popular tropical fish
* Pointers on selecting the right mix of fish
* The lowdown on maintaining your aquarium
* Guidance on keeping your fish healthy
* The scoop on how to breed your fish.
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Choosing a Dog
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Kim Campbell Thornton
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Choosing a Dog is a useful addition to the successful Happy Healthy Pet line, which features expert content in an easy-to-read format. It includes high-quality color photos and informative sidebars throughout.
The author covers all points the prospective dog owner must know before choosing a breed, including tips on choosing purebred or mixed-breed; in-depth info on breed types and specific breeds; information on finding, interviewing, and choosing a breeder who will meet the owner's needs; necessary contracts and paperwork; and shelter dog and breed rescue options. The book includes specific information on more than 50 of the breeds ranked most popular with the AKC. The author provides basic information on bringing the new dog home and lots of additional reading in print and on websites.
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Kitten Care & Training
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Amy D. Shojai
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature: • Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics • Full-color photos throughout • Basic information on the breed, species, or topic • Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more • Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding.
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First Aid For Birds
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Julie Rach
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your home. First Aid for Birds is written by an expert and includes instructions on monitoring your bird's health by regular veterinary visits and observing your bird daily for signs of illness. Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet bird easy and enjoyable.
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Dachshund
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Ann Gordon
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Originally bred as badger hunters, Dachshunds today are among the world's favorite family pets-clever, inquisitive, fun-loving dogs who are a joy to own. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Dachshund, including:* An in-depth look at the Dachshund temperament* The fascinating history of the breed* Tips for selecting a Dachshund puppy or adult dog* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health* Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training* Bonus chapter available on companion web site.
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The Pug
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Edward Patterson
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Pug is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.
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The Rat
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Ginger Cardinal
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on:
• feeding
• grooming
• housing
• health care
• what to expect from the pet
• basic training. As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts-people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time.
Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. More and more people are discovering each year what affectionate, intelligent and charming pets rats can be. Ginger Cardinal already knows. She's the former president of the Rat, Mouse and Hamster Society and a longtime breeder, exhibitor, judge and dedicated companion of these special rodents.
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West Highland White Terrier
An Owner's Guide To a Happy Healthy Pet
by Seymour Weiss
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The West Highland White Terrier is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Your Happy Healthy Pet
by Debra M. Eldredge
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
This fully-revised all-encompassing guide to Corgis features everything new owners need to know from preparing for the new pup to geriatric care. All new full-color photography.
* Updated coverage: Comprehensive guidance and information for the Corgi owner. From understanding the breed behaviors and characteristics to choosing the right pup to grooming, feeding, and training, readers will have an all-encompassing guide.
* Assured quality: This book is ideal for a new dog owner. The all-new full-color photos create its visual appeal; the sturdy hardcover and preprinted cases produce functionality.
* Author expertise: The Happy Healthy Pet books are written by respected and established authors. Information is readable and to-the-point and presented in an easy-to-follow format.
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The Discus
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish
by Mic Hargrove
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Written by tropical fish experts with over 30 years experience, The Discus includes all the information a new fish keeper needs to begin this exciting hobby: how to select a tank; proper water conditions; nutrition; and breeding your own beautiful fish. Like all the titles in the Owner's Guide series, The Discus is filled with info-packed sidebars and striking color photos. This book helps make keeping Discus a fun and rewarding experience for the hobbyist.
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The Hedgehog
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Dawn Wrobel
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animal’s veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share their homes with a hedgehog.
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The Great Dane
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Jill Swedlow
Part of the Happy Healthy Pet series
These big, lovable dogs have been popular for yea-they're hard to miss! Find out the best way to keep your Great Dane happy and in tip-top shape with this beginner's guide. You'll learn everything from nutrition to grooming to health care tips, and much more.