Pets

The 100,000-copy bestseller–now revised and updated! Published as Aquariums For Dummies in its first edition, this fun and easy guide has been an invaluable resource for the nearly 12 million U.S. households that keep aquarium fish. And now it’s even better! The book still delivers all the information hobbyists need in order to select and set up an aquarium, choose fish, and keep them healthy. more...

Price: $21.99

Wouldn't you rather have your pet with you rather than leave it at home with a pet sitter or in a kennel? This book will help you discover that taking your pet with you to faraway places is easier than you may think. Many countries welcome pets and over 2 million people travel internationally with their pets each year. This book will help you to: Prepare to take your pet along. Understand the various entry requirements of the world's countries. Make contact with tourist offices and embassies worldwide. Understand the pros and cons of traveling with your pet. Use the various Internet resources to plan your trip. Discover a totally different way to enjoy traveling. Transform your pet into a “Globetrotting Pet.” more...

Price: $19.99

What makes a well-behaved cat forget her manners, and what to do about it Each year, thousands of cats lose their homes when their owners become frustrated with inappropriate elimination behavior, not realizing it can be corrected. In this unique guide, Shirlee Kalstone provides a complete list of factors that can trigger unacceptable bathroom habits and offers an uncomplicated, step-by-step system to retrain the most recalcitrant cat. more...

Price: $7.99

One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels. Step by step grooming/clipping techniques are described for the more popular breeds of dog and cat and in each case the technique is illustrated with photographic sequences. The book also includes allied subjects such as skin care, commonly found skin parasites and basic first aid and handling. more...

Price: $65.00

Guinea pig ownership is on the rise, according to the APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, and this updated guide explains how to care for these cuddly creatures. more...

Price: $12.99