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Your Poodle's Life

Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Your Poodle's Life

Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

Give Your Poodle the Best Possible Care—for Life! As a caring Poodle owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Poodle. Your Poodle's Life was written with one purpose in mind—to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Poodle the best life possible—whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog. Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika. Inside—What Every Poodle Owner Wants to Know: ·Is a Poodle the right dog for me? ·How much exercise does my Poodle need? ·What type of Poodle—Toy, Mini, or Standard—is the best for me? ·Do Poodles make good companions for children? ·How often should I groom my Poodle? ·What's the best way to house-train my Poodle? ·How do I ensure that my Poodle gets the best-possible medical care?

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0307549984

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Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy-Practical Advice To Caring For your Guinea Pig

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy-Practical Advice To Caring For your Guinea Pig

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

“Compact, easy-to-care-for, and a bundle of fun” is how author Virginia Parker Guidry describes the irresistible guinea pig. Ideal pets for families with children, cavies (as they’re often called) are clean, odorless, gentle, loving, and entertaining. This Complete Care Made Easy Guinea Pigs encapsulates all the virtues of these perfect small mammals and gives new owners practical advice about how to care for them. In chapter one, “A Guinea What?” the author talks about the guinea pig’s natural history—they’re neither pigs nor from Guinea, but rather a rodent from Peru—and how scientists classify this very unique mammal. To decide whether the guinea pig is right for you, chapter two discusses who makes the ideal owner and presents thirteen popular breeds of longhaired and shorthaired guinea pigs and the colors available to pet owners today. The chapter “Finding a Healthy Guinea Pig” offers solid advice about selecting the right guinea pig, where to purchase or adopt, and the preferred sex. A complete chapter on preparing for the guinea pig offers the reader excellent advice about acclimating the new pet to the home, selecting the best cage and hutch, and pig-proofing the home. The subject of understanding guinea pig behavior is discussed in the chapter “Living with a Guinea Pig,” which also covers daily-care topics such as feeding, grooming, handling, exercise, and litter box training. Keeping the guinea pig healthy is discussed in “Staying Healthy,” a chapter that covers preventing illness, choosing a veterinarian, and common ailments. The final chapter “Just for the Fun of It!” explores games, toys, activities, and showing guinea pigs. The appendix includes lists of pig-specific clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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1937049078

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9781937049072

Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

The Ultimate Pocket Pet

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

The Ultimate Pocket Pet

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

Ever since hamsters arrived in the United States in the 1950s, they have topped the list as America’s favorite critter. Hailed as “the ultimate pocket pet,” hamsters are “small, cute, fuzzy, clean, and easy to care for,” in the words of author Virginia Parker Guidry. Filled with terrific color photographs, this Complete Care Made Easy Hamsters encapsulates all the virtues of these flawless little mammals and gives owners practical advice about how to better understand them and properly care for them. Deciding to add a hamster to one’s household is the subject of the chapter “The Right Choice,” which discusses the virtues of these easy-to-tame children’s pets and the commitment they require. The chapter “Locating a Healthy Hamster” offers solid advice about selecting the right pet, where to purchase or adopt, and whether two (or three) is better than one. Two complete chapters on the hamster’s homecoming offer the reader excellent advice about acclimating the new pet to the home, selecting the best cage, accessories, setting up the hamster’s habitat, and finding a good vet. In “Life with a Hamster,” the author discusses the hamster’s nocturnal nature, various physical behaviors, temperature requirements, handling, and basic husbandry. The hamster’s feeding requirements are discussed in “Dinnertime!” which outlines the ideal diet of dry mix, fresh foods, and occasional treats. Sidebars about common poisonous items, including certain people food and household productions, are requisite reading for all hamster keepers. Preventive care is discussed in the chapter “The Healthy Hamster,” along with common health concerns (such as colds, wet tail, abscesses, etc.) and breeding. The final chapter “Hamster Fun” explores games, toys, activities, and showing. The appendix includes lists of clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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1937049043

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Rabbits

The Key to Understanding Your Rabbit

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Rabbits

The Key to Understanding Your Rabbit

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

A Complete Care Made Easy guide to the irresistible rabbit;that big-eared super pet that is "cuddly, quiet, full of personality, affordable;really cute and really soft," in the inspired words of author Virginia Parker Guidry. Illustrated with the beautiful photography of Rene Stockdale, Rabbits begins with a fun chapter on the history beginning with the European wild rabbit, the only species ever to be domesticated, which led to all of our modern-day breeds and varieties of pet rabbit. This guide offers practical advice on choosing the right rabbit for a newby to rabbits, addressing responsibilities, costs, and available breeds as well as sex, size, and personality types. The author gives the reader much to consider, especially when one considers there are 45 different breeds of beautiful bunnies recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The acquisition of a healthy rabbit from a breeder, shelter, or pet shop is discussed in the chapter "Adopting a Rabbit," and the future keeper's home preparations are encapsulated in "Preparing for a Rabbit," wherein the author discusses indoor and outdoor housing and safety, family introductions, healthful food options, and rabbit supplies. As with all editions in the Complete Care Made Easy series, Rabbits offers the full range of care required to keep a pet happy and healthy, and the chapter "The Best of Care" includes feeding guidelines, grooming tips, handling, training, cleanliness, and travel advice. The health of the rabbit is of paramount concern to the keeper, and the author's text covers preventive care, veterinary selection, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, dealing typical rabbit health problems, old-age care, and first aid. For keepers who want to understand their rabbits more fully, "Think Like a Rabbit" is a fascinating look into rabbit behavior, language, and potential behavioral issues (such as chewing, biting, and scratching). The expression "breeding like rabbits" is based in pure biology, and rabbit enthusiasts who wish build up their warrens will be interested in reading "The Facts of Life," a primer on rabbit reproduction. The title of the final chapter of the book, "Just for Fun" says it all: here's a rundown of the many ways rabbit owners can enjoy their bunnies;rabbit shows, 4-H events, games at home, and getting involved with clubs (listed in the resources section of the book). Glossary and index included.

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1937049035

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Rabbits

The Key to Understanding Your Rabbit

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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The Key to Understanding Your Rabbit

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1937049035

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The Poodle

An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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The Poodle

An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

Ranked 5th in 1994 AKC registrations.

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*Howell Book House

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0876053878

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Pet Care on a Budget

How to Cut Costs Without Compromising Care

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Pet Care on a Budget

How to Cut Costs Without Compromising Care

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

A comprehensive collection of ideas and resources for how to economize without compromising, including what to skimp on and what not to, how to plan and budget, why costs are going up, the importance of preventive care, money-saving tips, things you can do yourself and where to turn for help. All types of pets are covered: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small animals.

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Howell Books

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0876056435

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9780876056431

Your Lab's Life

Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

YOUR LAB'S LIFE was written wth one purpose in mind: to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog.

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Three Rivers Press

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0761520465

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For the Love of Dogs

By: Kim Campbell Thornton,Virginia Parker Guidry

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For the Love of Dogs

By: Kim Campbell Thornton,Virginia Parker Guidry

An illustrated overview of the history of "man's best friend" throughout time, information about various breeds and behaviors, and more!

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Publications International

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0785324410

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Your Poodle's Life

Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

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Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy-Practical Advice To Caring For your Guinea Pig

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy-Practical Advice To Caring For your Guinea Pig

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

The Ultimate Pocket Pet

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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The Ultimate Pocket Pet

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Your Lab's Life

Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

YOUR LAB'S LIFE was written wth one purpose in mind: to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog.

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Three Rivers Press

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Pet Care on a Budget

How to Cut Costs Without Compromising Care

By: Virginia Parker Guidry

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How to Cut Costs Without Compromising Care

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Book's by Virginia Parker Guidry

Your Poodle's Life

Your Poodle's Life

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

Rabbits

Rabbits

Rabbits

Rabbits

The Poodle

The Poodle

Pet Care on a Budget

Pet Care on a Budget

Your Lab's Life

Your Lab's Life

For the Love of Dogs

For the Love of Dogs

Your Poodle's Life

Your Poodle's Life

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs

Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

Complete Care Made Easy, Hamsters

Your Lab's Life

Your Lab's Life

Pet Care on a Budget

Pet Care on a Budget

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