An up to date Rat care book written by Zoe Lumour who is a retired rat breeder and owner for many years.
This book is suitable for both new prospective rat owners, and even current rat owners to improve their rat cage and knowledge on the world of rat keeping.
This book is an extension of and is backed up by Zoe's website where you can access further information on topics that will answer many of the questions you may have about keeping rats. (https://azulinerattery.wordpress.com/ )
What topics does the book cover?
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Should You Get Pet Rats?
Chapter 3. Where To Get Pet Rats
Chapter 4. Which Rats To Get.
Chapter 5. Creating An Enriching Rat Cage
Chapter 6. Feeding A Nutritious Diet
Chapter 7. Other Preparations
Chapter 8. Creating Enriched Lives
Chapter 9. Handling, Bonding And Bites
Chapter 10. Maintaining Weight And Managing The Environment
Chapter 11. Rat Behaviour
Chapter 12. The Rat Community
Chapter 13. Get More Rats (GMR) syndrome
Chapter 14. Letting Go
Chapter 15. Checking Health And Condition
Chapter 16. Finding A Rat Vet
Chapter 17. Health Issues In Rats
Chapter 18. Surgery And Medication
Chapter 19. Saying Goodbye
This book comes highly recommended amongst the UK rat community, promoting appropriate species specific care amongst many outdated rat care books on the market.