My Gerbil and Me

by Kotter, Engelbert; Steimer, Christine; Holzner, Renate; Ehrenstein, Ehrenfried; Steimer, Christine

• ISBN13: 9780764119231
• ISBN10: 0764119230
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

To thrive, these friendly little animals require companionship with othererbils, which means that owners should keep more than one. Gerbils alsonjoy being gently held by their owners. Books in this series are fornexperienced pet owners, for parents whose kids would like to have a pet,nd for kids who simply want to learn more about animals that make good pets.oys and girls are also introduced to the golden rules of pet care, and aredvised on how to create affection and trust between themselves and theirets. Several gatefold pages in each book open wide to display attractivehoto essays on animals and their care. Books feature approximately 80ull-colour, high-quality photos and drawings.

Table of Contents

Golden Rules for Proper Care
The 10 Golden Rules for Equipment	7	(2)
The 10 Golden Rules for Feeding	9	(2)
The 10 Golden Rules for Care	11	(3)
take care
Typical Gerbils
At Home on the Steppes	14	(1)
Gerbils Live in Clans	14	(2)
Solitude Is Boring	16	(1)
Table: What Gerbils Are Like	16	(1)
From Stranger to Friend	17	(1)
Tip from the Breeder	18	(1)
Is Breeding a Goal?	18	(1)
Raising Young Gerbils	18	(3)
The Senses	21	(2)
Typical Behaviors	23	(1)
Tip from the Veterinarian	23	(2)
Test: How Well Do You Know Your Gerbil?	25	(3)
watch it
Building Trust from the Start
Tip from the Therapist	28	(1)
A Gerbil's Experience	28	(1)
Children and Gerbils	29	(1)
Table: Your Gerbils' Wish List	29	(3)
Fold-out Pages: Building Trust, Step by Step	32	(3)
Table: Compatibility Test	35	(1)
Fold-out Pages: Roaming Free	36	(6)
love it
Fun and Games with Gerbils
Fold-out Pages: An Adventure Playground for Gerbils	42	(1)
Build an Adventure Playground	43	(4)
Test: What Is Your Gerbil's Personality Type?	47	(1)
Play--A Natural Behavior	48	(1)
Test: How Happy Is Your Gerbil?	49	(2)
Excellent Adventures	51	(1)
Tip from the Pet Store	51	(3)
have fun
Active and Happy in Old Age
How Long Do Gerbils Live?	54	(1)
Table: The Autumn of Life	54	(1)
How Gerbils Die	55	(1)
Tip from the Veterinarian	56	(1)
Saying Good-bye	56	(1)
When a Gerbil Loses Its Partner	57	(3)
old & happy
Index	60	(2)
Address	62	(2)
Notebook: These Are My Gerbils	64