61. American Pets Supplies For Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Rabbits, Mice, Rats. ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, Chinchillas and PrairieDogs. Competitive prices on all your pet accessories makes pet care central http://www.aaa.com.au/aaa-detail/497.html

62. Mice/Rats Care - Animal Hospitals-USA mice Rat care. Handling and Restraint As stated above, domestic mice and pet mice and rats seem most comfortable when they are spared exposure to http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/small_pets/mice_rats_care.html

Hurricane Katrina Pet Rescue Info: Click here Site Index Health Info Pet Care Find-A-Vet Ask-A-Vet ... Contact Us Handling and Restraint: As stated above, domestic mice and rats generally tolerate gentle handling, though both may bite if startled or handled roughly. Mice are more likely to bite than rats under these circumstances. In fact, mice housed alone are more likely to be aggressive with a handler than those housed in groups. Cage territoriality (possessiveness) may be exhibited by some pet rats. We have encountered a large number of pet rats, normally docile in nature, that attack the fingers hands of a handler opening and entering its enclosure. This aggressive behavior is not noted when attempts to pick up these rats are made outside of their enclosures. Mice: It is customary to pick up a pet mouse by gently lifting it up by the tail and placing it into a cupped hand. If a more secure hold is necessary (giving medications or food orally), the handler may grasp or pinch as much skin as possible over the neck, just behind the head. The mouse can then be picked up and turned over on its back by rotating the wrist. The tail can be restrained by gently grasping it with the other hand, or between the fourth (ring) and fifth (pinkie) fingers of the same hand. Rats can be lifted by their tails but great caution must be exercised in doing so. The skin of a rat's tail can easily tear, so it is best to grasp

63. Family Guide To 4-H, Pet Care, Photography, Plant Science, Poultry Family Guide to 4H 2002 pet care 215 Guinea Pig Learn how to select, feed, Species include gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, http://ohioline.osu.edu/4-H/fguide02/4h_14.html

Family Guide to 4-H Pet Care 215 Guinea Pig 220 Small Animals Project Book Required Supplement for Pet Care Projects 214R Small Animal Record Book This resource must be ordered in conjunction with the appropriate member project book for cats, guinea pigs, cage birds, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs. A separate record book should be used for each species of pet projects taken. ($2.00) Required Supplement for Small Animal Projects 220R Small Animal Resource Handbook This project supplement covers the history, selection, handling, housing, nutrition, health, reproduction, grooming and showing of seven species of small animals. Learn about gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs by using this small animal project resource. ($8.00) Photography 579 Adventures With Your CameraA Look at the world through your own special viewer by discovering your photography skills. Learn how to properly hold a camera, identify camera parts, properly care for your camera, identify the right film for the circumstances, choose good subjects, and much more. This beginning level project should not be repeated. 580 Adventures With Your CameraB Take successful shots with your camera by learning photography basics and advanced techniques in composition and film processing. Learn how to have better camera control, utilize lighting techniques, improve picture composition, improve photos through cropping, position your subject, determine proper film speeds, and much more. This intermediate level project may be repeated. Project #579"Adventures With Your CameraA" should be taken prior to doing this project.

64. How To Care For Your New Pet Mouse, Mus Domestica rats and mice will eat anything you eat, but they prefer crunchier foods that I was looking for health medication for my pet mice and ran across your http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Animal, Mice.htm

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65. Audio-Visuals Relating To Animal Care, Use, And Welfare pets, Including Gerbils, Hamsters, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, rats, and mice Addresses the issues of pet abandonment, pound adoption, pet care, http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/aw200001.htm

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural ... Center ISSN: 1049-202X Audio-Visuals Relating to Animal Care, Use, and Welfare Animal Welfare Information Center Series No. 2000-01 Updates AWIC Series No. 96-01 March 2000, Updated January 2003 Jean A. Larson and D'Anna J.B. Jensen Animal Welfare Information Center National Agricultural Library Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 10301 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351 Website: http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/ E-mail: awic@nal.usda.gov Phone: (301) 504-6212 Table of Contents How to Use this Document List of Organizations List of Titles Bibliographic Citations National Agricultural Library, Document Delivery Services Branch, Loan Information How to Use this Document This document is a listing of audiovisuals related to animal care that are currently in the National Agricultural Library (NAL) collection. All audio visuals are available to others on an interlibrary loan basis (see Document Delivery Services for more information) . They cannot be purchased from NAL. If you would like copies of the materials, please contact the producer.

66. Exotic Pet Care Library At Harmony Animal Hospital's World Of Pets: Laugh, Learn pet care resources and a library of information on dogs, cats, birds, pet rodents (hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, and guinea pigs) are very popular pets http://www.petvets.com/petcare/exotics.html

Email Login Password New users sign up here Search This Site The Web Get a FREE Search Engine for your Site Reptiles and Small Mammals Table of Contents for Pages 1 and 2: Can your pet make you sick? Owning a Ferret Choosing a Reptile Common Diseases of Pet Iguanas ... Exotic Pet Care Sheets Check out the articles in Seasonal Concerns. Go to page 2 of Exotic Pet Care (or just use the index links, above, for a special article.) Go to In the News to find out what's happening in medicine. Owning a Ferret Ferrets can be a lot of fun, and under the right circumstances they can make wonderful pet. They are not the same as caring for a dog or a cat, and before getting one of these playful critters you should try to learn as much about them as possible. They are not, however, usually recommended in household with very small children. General Information Ferrets come in several different color schemes: the Fitch ferret is the most popular. Fitch ferrets have a buff colored coat with black markings on the face, feet, and tails. Albino ferrets are white with pink eyes. Some ferrets have a buff coat with light markings. The female ferret is called a jill, the male is a hob, and the infants are called kits.

67. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features People without the time to care for cats and dogs might find pocket pets less pet rats and mice require a large stainless steel, hard plastic or glass http://starbulletin.com/2004/09/03/features/story9.html

Friday, September 3, 2004 [ PET OHANA ] HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY Domestic mice and rats make great pets when space is limited. If dogs and cats are not Hawaiian Humane Society When people think of introducing a pet into their lives, most think of cats and dogs. There are other animals, smaller alternatives that make wonderful companions as well. Domesticated rodents like rats and mice are called "pocket pets," but please don't put them in your pocket it's just a catchy way of referring to their small size. These pets are great choices for individuals who have a limited amount of space or those who live in a place that is not cat- or dog-friendly. People without the time to care for cats and dogs might find pocket pets less demanding but still able to provide the love and companionship they are looking for. Living conditions Pet rats and mice require a large stainless steel, hard plastic or glass cage that will resist chewing and biting. Its length should be longer than its height, and the cage should be secure because most rodents are wily and inquisitive, making them crafty escape artists. Aquariums do not provide the proper amount of ventilation for small mammals. A well-protected cage will prevent other pets in the home from getting inside. Place the cage out of direct sunlight and away from drafty spots inside your home. Since rats and mice are nocturnal, the cage should be located in a spot that is fairly quiet during the day when they would typically be sleeping.

68. Purina.com - Dog Care - For Breeders - Kennel Operation Purina pet care Centers to ensure accurate identification and record keeping . rats and mice are a constant threat to kennel sanitation through the http://www.purina.com/dogs/breeders/KennelOperation.aspx

@import url(/lib/css/purina.css); Find the Best Dog Breed for You Search for a Pet to Adopt Purina Farms: St. Louis' dog-enthusiast destination spot Home ... For Breeders Kennel Operation Proper management and good sanitation procedures as well as maintaining a preventive health program for dogs are key factors for the efficient operation of any kennel. Written procedures describing kennel programs should be available to personnel. An accurate record-keeping system should be used to maintain necessary information about dogs. You and your veterinarian should establish appropriate vaccination and scheduled worming programs for the dogs. In a boarding kennel, a record of up-to-date vaccinations should be required for each dog. Careful attention to kennel management and sanitation programs will help ensure a successful kennel operation. General Operation Good management, including accurate record keeping, preventative medical, parasite and rodent control programs and proper sanitation is essential for a successful kennel operation. Record Keeping and Accounting The primary purpose of any record system is to correctly record needed information in the simplest form possible. Registration forms or information cards for a breeding kennel should contain:

69. American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association A nonprofit international Rat Mouse club for show and pets. New!Critter Critiques New! pet Projects * Caring for Orphan rats mice http://www.afrma.org/

God Bless America For more information on Rats, Mice, or AFRMA, click on the following: Join the club! Oct. 8 th Show Sales Catalog 2005 T-shirts! Rats Magazine Notepaper Packs 2006 Calendars 2 Calendars! Information Pages Caring for Orphan Standards with photos! Show/Display Dates Show Info Pages Special Drawings! Pet Registry Links Back Issues Book list Shipping Info Contacts Page Membership Info Pages Kids Back Issues ... Click for Full Show Schedule (in PDF format) Welcome to the home page of AFRMA! AFRMA Views AFRMA as a club does not hold any views on, nor promote the matters of culling, reptile keeping/feeding, or animal rights. We leave these decisions up to each individual person. We have always been open to the different views the membership has and hope we can all learn from these different ideas. Any ideas or view expressed in are of the individual contributor and do not reflect any policy of the organization. Membership As a member you receive a subscription of our club magazine-style newsletter online to those interested. Membership dues: Individual or family (same household) $25; Canada US$30; Overseas US$35. A

70. Rats Practical tips on caring for an elderly pet rats with hind leg paralysis. SDA (Sialodacryoadenitis) and the Sendai virus affect rats, mice, hamster, http://www.petwebsite.com/rats.asp

Register FAQ Tell a friend Username: Password: Save Password Forgot your password? Rats Menu Rats Main Page About Rats Buying A Rat Rat Care ... Rat Supplies Sponsored Links Rat Links  Pet Planet (UK) Online shop selling supplies and products for rats.  PetCo (USA) Online store selling a large range of supplies for rats.  PetSmart (USA) Online pet store selling a wide range of supplies and products for rats including cages, food, toys, treats and more. Cafepress Pet Gifts (USA) Large range of gifts featuring rats for rat lovers. Amazon (UK) Online store selling a range of books and magazines relating to rats and their care.  Pet Web Site Store (USA) Online store selling a range of gifts featuring rats including T-Shirts, Mousepads, Coasters, Mugs and more. International Shipping. National Fancy Rat Society (UK) Established in 1976 for the promotion of domesticated rats as pets and exhibition animals. American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (USA) Promoting and encouraging the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets. American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (USA) Promoting and encouraging the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets.

71. Pet Care: Rat Pig 411 rats are upstanding members of the rodent family, which means they are mammalswith sharp front Fast, fun facts you should know about your new pet http://www.animaland.org/asp/petcare/rat411.asp

Dog Cat Bird Rabbit ... Rat Rat The 411 Scientific name: Rattus norvegicus Size: Rats measure from 8 to 10 inches long (not including tail), and weigh from 7 ounces to about a pound. Lifespan: Two to three years Colors/varieties: Lots of variations, from creamy silver, bright white and chocolate brown to black- hooded and blue-spotted. Rats are upstanding members of the rodent family, which means they are mammals with sharp front teeth that never stop growing. You may also be familiar with their cousinsgerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and mice. Just like you, rats need friendsand if you keep two females together, they'll become best buds. If you want two males, it's good to get two babies from the same litter. If you keep a male and a female together, have your veterinarian neuter the male and spay the female so they can't have babies. Just FUR fun: Did you know that rats are available wearing five different kinds of coats? The short STANDARD coat is the most common. REX rats have curly coatsand curly whiskers, too. Rats with SATIN coats have super shiny hair.

72. Basic Rat And Mouse Care rats and mice originated in central Asia and were able to broaden their rangethrough rats were first kept as pets by fanciers in the 17th century. http://www.animalcareassociates.com/Ratcare.html

Basic Rat and Mouse Care Rodents in their great diversity of temperaments, shapes and activities have been common as pets for many decades. They are often one of the first pets of young children because they are small, inexpensive, easily maintained and usually very tractable. They require little space (hence the name “pocket pets”) and are enjoying increasing popularity in a society where people want to have pets but are often limited by space, time and resources. General The term rodent is derived from the Latin word rodere -which is defined as any of an order of relatively small gnawing mammals. Rodents are the most numerous of all mammals. Included in the order Rodentia are animals such as beaver, squirrel, porcupine, chinchilla, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, chipmunks, gerbils and prairie dogs. Rodents have adapted to many different environments. Rats and mice originated in central Asia and were able to broaden their range through trade and military routes. Rats were first kept as pets by fanciers in the 17th century. In later centuries they were used for sport, pitting rats against terriers. Scientific experimentation using rats as models began in the mid 1800s. Rodents are clean, quiet, and most are easily trained. Human allergies to rodent dander and urine are fairly common. With proper care and commitment from the owner, they can make excellent pets. Nutrition Rats and mice should be fed commercially produced lab blocks free choice. Occasional treats of seed mix, fruits and vegetables, bread, and cheese may be offered, but should not be the animal’s only source of nutrition. Commercial diets should be purchased in small quantities and stored in the freezer to prevent spoilage. Supplementation is not necessary if commercial lab blocks are fed.

73. Doctors Information Center-Rats Mice Why rats and mice Make Great pets. . Caring for Your pet Mouse or Rat. -.Homecare Tips to Start Your Small pet Off Right. -. Select Smart in the Store http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/category_summary.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=9&acatid

74. RSPCA Victoria: Animal Care > Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Mouse & Rat Care mice and rats can make excellent little pets and are very popular with care for you mice and rats Housing mice and rats are usually kept in an http://www.rspcavic.org/animal_care/rabbitcare.htm

Home Search Site Map Contact Us ... Animal Care Many children have a guinea pig, a rabbit, or a mouse as a first pet. These pets make excellent companions but they are quite dependent, on their owners to provide them with care and attention everyday. It is best for people, especially the parents of pet-keeping children, to make a conscious effort to accept all the responsibilities of pet ownership before finally deciding to purchase one. Buying a pet rabbit, guinea pig or mouse really means that you are prepared to take on a serious daily commitment for five to ten years depending on the type of pet you choose. Children purchasing pets Owning a pet provides a child with companionship and teaches the child responsibility and care for dependent creatures. Parents, however, must at all times guide children in their choice of a pet and the husbandry of the animal, and be prepared to supervise the day-to-day care so that the animal is not neglected through ignorance or loss of interest. Guinea Pigs (Cavies) One of the most popular pet rodents, these are generally hardy animals, and given the right facilities are easy to care for. Guinea Pigs are docile with people and soon become tame and tractable. Their size and shape allow them to be easily handled by children. Because they are social animals, it is necessary that more than one pet guinea pig be kept for companionship.

75. BCSPCA-Which Pet To Get? Kids can test their pet care knowledge with our Crossword Puzzle TimeRats and mice are quite easy to care for and can be fairly social animals if http://www.spca.bc.ca/AnimalCare/whichpet.asp

Animal Care Animal Behaviour Animal Issues Adoption Information ... The Violence Link Which Pet To Get Helpful Information about Common Pets wild animals should not be kept as pets . Domesticated animals make the best pets. Where to Get a Pet Kids, try your luck on these True and False teasers ... Other Pets (birds, reptiles, fish) Where to get a pet Kids, try your luck on these True and False teasers... Kids can test their pet care knowledge with our ... Crossword Puzzle Cats Cats are wonderful companion animals. They are good for people who don't want the responsibility of exercising their pet but still want companionship. They are less work than a dog but need your attention, care and time. There are many books available to help you have a better understanding your cat. Life span : Average 14-17 years; reported oldest 30 years. Size Origin : Believed to have originated from Egypt. Status : Domesticated thousands of years ago from wildcats of Africa. Diet : Cats are carnivorous. Commercial cat food has all the nutrients cats need. Time: Cats though fairly independent do require your time. The minimum time required for a cat is 30-60 minutes a day.

76. RODENTFANCY.COM - For Fanciers Of All Rodents Including Rats, Mice, Gerbils, Ham RMFE Articles on Fancy pet rats and mice. Trifold flier with basic pet careinformation for the new pet rat or mouse owner. http://www.rodentfancy.com/rmfe/articles.shtml

the Rat and Mouse Fanciers for Excellence Home About Chapters Standards ... Forum Articles Many of the following articles appeared in past issues of the RMFE Magazine. Join the RMFE to subscribe to the publication to enjoy articles similar to these! SOME ARTICLES ARE IN Adobe Acrobat PDF format . A free PDF viewer is available from the Adobe website. Our PDF files retain all of the formatting and layout from the original magazine. General Pet Care Your New Pet . Trifold flier with basic pet care information for the new pet rat or mouse owner. May be freely copied and distributed so long as no fee is charged and nothing is changed or removed from the flier. Suggested uses: leave out in vet office waiting rooms, give out at pet expos or shows, give a copy when placing a new pet. Requires PDF Finding a New Pet . Locate and evaluate responsible rat and mouse breeders or rescues, before getting your next small pet. Requires PDF Beat The Heat . Simple and fun tips on how to keep your pet cool during a hot summer. Requires PDF Pet Rat Articles Smart Pets . Personal stories about smart pet rats and training them. Requires PDF Eine Kleine Ratmusik : A Twist in the Tale of the Mozart Effect . by Dr. Emily Patterson-Kane. Music, they say, hath powers to tame the savage beast, and there is some peculiar research out there about what rats might think about your choice of ambient noise. Requires

77. Pocket Pets care of Small Pocket Pets. Guinea Pigs. Hamsters. Gerbils. mice and rats.Health Problems of Pocket Pets. Pocket Pets include guinea pigs, hamsters, http://www.mesavet.com/library/PocketPets.htm

Home Client Forms Careers Search MVH WELCOMES NEW DOCTOR Mesa Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce the arrival of Associate Veterinarian Dr. Michelle Moeller . Dr. Moeller comes to Mesa after completing a year-long internship at Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona, where she focused on small animal medicine and surgery. WE HAVE A WINNER! The winner of our Senior Pet Challenge contest is Lesilie Peterson of Chandler, Arizona. Lesilie owns a senior dog and cats. She'll receive 100 pounds of Hill's Science Diet Dog Food. The winner was selected from the correct entries received. Congratulations Lesilie! Care of Small Pocket Pets Guinea Pigs Hamsters Gerbils Mice and Rats ... Health Problems of Pocket Pets Pocket Pets include guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats. The care of each of these pets is similar. Each require a roomy, safe cage appropriate for their size and climbing habits. The cage can be bedded with wood shavings or shredded paper and food should be supplied in suspended feeders or heavy crocks that can't be tipped. It is best to accustom these pets to drink from a water bottle with a sipper tube to prevent water from spilling in the cage. Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are native to the Andes Mountains of South America, but are commonly seen here as pets and research animals. They are related to chinchillas and porcupines. Guinea pigs make excellent pets if handled gently and seldom bite. They can be housed in a large aquarium or other open top enclosure as they seldom climb. They are best kept at 65-79 F. Guinea pigs are fed commercial pellets. Because they, like humans need vitamin C, they can be fed one small handful of kale or cabbage or one quarter orange daily.

78. Home-Caring For Pet Mice And Rats Have you no room for a pet and no backyard? Do you want a pet but don’t wantto spend a fortune on buying and feeding it? Maybe a mouse or rat is just the http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?specie=Small_Pets&

79. Science : Biology : Zoology : Animals Insects And Pets : Mammals : Rodents : Rat Effective Control of rats mice learn how to effectively control rats and the care of rats as pets, as well as a history of fancy rats and ship rats. http://www.related-pages.com/pets/Science/Biology/Zoology/Animals__Insects__and_

The Pets Directory Featured Sites Cat Pictures - Cute and funny cat pictures posted daily (Featured at About.com!). Dog Pictures - Cute and funny dog pictures posted daily. Sub-Categories Gambian Pouched Rats Listings Rat and Mouse Club of America@ Rat Fan Club - working to promote rats as companion animals, and spread information about their proper care. American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA) - promotes and encourages the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets. National Fancy Rat Society - offers information and advice about looking after fancy rat varieties, showing, health, social needs, and housing. Virginia's Rat Page - guide and directory to information about pet rats on the web. - offers photos, information, and archived articles about fancy mice and rats as well as show information. Dapper Rat, The - dedicated to the charming, sweet, and suave rats that share Robyn and Alan's life. Adorable Rats - offers rat facts and links to rescue and breeder organizations. American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA) - promotes and encourages the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets.

80. Spoiled Rats Ring rats make wonderful pets! Come find out why. Rattie photos, rat care, informationand links. We ve bred rats for 15years and mice for nearly 7 years. http://j.webring.com/hub?ring=jingle

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