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Hamsters (Animal Planet® Pet Care Library) Hardcover – 2006

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793837685
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793837687
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.5 x 8.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must have for new hamster owners.
By Noname TOP 100 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on March 16, 2009
Format: Hardcover
I used to own a dwarf hamster as an adult, but I didn`t raise him by any book. Now that I have children, I wanted to get some for them. At first, I was going to get the robo dwarf hamsters. They are so cute. Then, I read the book and watched the pet store clerk handle the dwarf hamsters. The book was right, those things were too quick for little children to handle. We went with the winter white hamsters, instead. Great choice. They are much tamer and slower than the robo dwarf. Thanks to the book, it helped us make our first important decision.

The book is well-written for first time hamster owners. It goes over all aspects of care, including choosing the proper breed, housing, bedding, feeding and general care. It answered all my new owner questions, like how many hamsters can I put in a cage? What kind of treats can I feed it? And very importantly, what do I do when the hamster gets loose? I found it to be thorough and complete. It is filled with colorful photos and a list of some useful resources, like hamster societies and internet sites.

I had my 7 year old read some parts of the book so that he would know what to expect. It is written at a level he can read and understand, yet it's not too simplistic for an adult.

I highly recommend this book for anyone buying a new hamster.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn ideal introductory guide
By Anyechka on January 19, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I only wish I'd had an invaluable concise guide like this 20 years ago when I had a short-lived pet hamster (whom I found out years later had actually been two hamsters; my parents secretly bought me a second after the first died, but the second died even quicker). Probably the first mistake most otherwise well-intentioned people make with a pet is not doing their homework before getting the animal. Buying any pet, particularly a small one with such unique needs and traits as a hamster, should not be something done on impulse. This brief but information-packed book covers all of the bases, hopefully improving the odds that any potential hamster-owner will know what they're doing and won't contribute to the animal's early death.

Topics covered include scientific information about the hamster in general and specific domesticated breeds in particular, diet (it was news to me that hamsters are omnivores and not herbivores!), children and hamsters, finding a lost hamster, breeding, housing, toys, training, when to see a vet, grooming, common types of illness and injury, and handling. There are also adorable pictures of the little guys on nearly every page; like many people, my only experience with the animal had been the Syrian hamster, and hadn't known they come in nearly so many different colors and markings. The back of the book provides a list of resources, such as various hamster societies, rescue groups, and emergency services. Though a serious downside to the pet is that they only live between a year and a half to three years, otherwise they're really described as an ideal low-maintenance pet.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsInfo is outdated at best and harmful at worst-- avoid
By Amazon Reviewer on June 11, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Some of the information in this book is solid, but it is almost ten years old and it shows. Some of the illustrations in the book are of husbandry practices that we now know are harmful, such as showing two Syrians in a 10 gallon aquarium with nothing but a food dish and a wire rung wheel. Another illustration shows a Syrian hamster in a wire cage that is barely bigger than the hamster is.

We now know hamsters need a spacious cage (recommended minimum is 360 square inches of floor space) with enrichment such as toys and hides to keep them mentally entertained. We now know wire rung wheels are dangerous for all hamsters and can cause an injury called bumblefoot.

For someone who knows nothing about hamsters, this will introduce you to the basics such as personality, hand taming, and general care. But for the specifics like what type of housing and accessories, this book is woefully out of date. Avoid if you are serious about proper hamster care.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBest overall book about hamsters
By John W. Keith on June 5, 2010
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
This was the best book I had seen about Hamsters. What made this book so good was the many color pictures and kid friendly style. In my local pet store the book was priced much higher than what I ended up paying.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!
By Anna Friendly on June 8, 2011
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
So, when I thought about getting a hamster, I obviously needed to do some research first. I saw quite a few hamster books; I tried to compare them by page size, assuming that the more pages a book had, the better it was. The thing is, the other books looked so boring, like scientific manuals. Even if they weren't that technical, they weren't appealing. After flipping through this book in a store, I decided to go ahead and buy the thing. I saw the colorfulness and pictures, and assumed it would be aimed to kids, I could read through it, and then buy or borrow one of the more technical books to supplement any information I needed.

Once I started reading the book, I realized that I wouldn't need any other book. It had a lot of information, as was easy to read, but not dumbed down. It was also full of bright pictures, which I really enjoyed (although in all honesty, a few could have been edited better). I can't own a hamster right now, but I still enjoy reading the book, and looking at the pictures. When I finally do get a hamster, I know I'll be all set, thanks to this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

A good source of information

Published 8 months ago by katelynn mettille
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for experts and pet owners alike.

I bought this book for my girlfriend who manages a pet store. She tells me the information is accurate and provided by a credible source. Read more

Published 13 months ago by BikerChad Hensiak
5.0 out of 5 starsthey loved it. The book looked like new

Bought this used as a present for my friend's children. They were new hamster owners, they loved it . The book looked like new.

Published 14 months ago by L.B. Mahon
5.0 out of 5 starsand great quality, never would have known it was

Fast shipping, and great quality, never would have known it was used

Published 15 months ago by Kimearley
5.0 out of 5 starsVery useful book to help our 10 yro son learn how ...

Very useful book to help our 10 yro son learn how to take better care of his dwarf Russian hamster

Published 15 months ago by Jennifer Young
5.0 out of 5 starsOperation Hamster

My 9 year old son had been lobbying for a hamster so I bought this book for him. I wanted a book that was informative and interesting for a kid to read. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Jennifer H.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreAt

this is a good book for any first time hamster owners although it has basic information witch a veteran hamster owner should know by heart overall it was a great book

Published 20 months ago by xihamsterix
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for new or current Hamster owners.

This is a great book that lets you better understand hamster. It gives you a full breakdown on the hamster from, maintaining, training, and caring for it. Read more

Published on January 30, 2014 by Jose Gonzalez
2.0 out of 5 starsJust the very basics

i was really underwhelmed by this, having bought it because i thought maybe an Animal Planet book would actually go deeper than some others. Read more

Published on January 9, 2014 by Andrew HEIL
5.0 out of 5 starshamster

Very informative
The writing could have been bigger...its tiny
And easier for kids to read..lots hamster info in one little book

Published on December 14, 2013 by Aloha spirit

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