Chinchilla Handbook

Name: Chinchilla Handbook
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ISBN: 9780764132667

ISBN-10: 0764132660

ISBN-13: 9780764132667

Edition: 2006

Authors: Sharon L. Vanderlip, Michele Earle-Bridges

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These small mammals, known for their soft, beautiful fur are native to South America. Here is authoritative information on chinchilla traits and behavior, health, housing, feeding, breeding, and general care. Barrons popular line of Pet Handbooks resembles the Pet Owners Manuals series, but are largermore pages, more photos and line illustrations, and more detailed advice and information. Pet owners and soon-to-be owners will find reliable information from breeders, veterinarians, and pet care experts presented in easy-to-follow, handsomely designed volumes.

Book details

List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.25" wide x 7.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

The Charming Chinchilla	p. 1
Chinchilla Names and Places	p. 1
A Remarkable Rodent	p. 7
Is a Chinchilla the Right Pet for You?	p. 17
An "Exotic" Pet	p. 17
No Two Alike!	p. 19
Aaachooo! Tips for the Allergy Prone	p. 23
Children and Chinchillas	p. 25
Choosing the Perfect Chinchilla	p. 27
Where to Find a Chinchilla	p. 27
Choosing a Healthy Chinchilla	p. 30
How Many Chinchillas to Keep?	p. 33
A Long-term Commitment	p. 35
Coat Color	p. 35
Chinchilla Charisma	p. 35
Housing	p. 37
Natural Habitat	p. 37
Housing Considerations	p. 38
Environmental Considerations	p. 43
Inside the Cage	p. 44
Selecting the Perfect Spot	p. 52
Feeding Your Chinchilla	p. 53
Strictly Vegetarian	p. 53
What to Feed	p. 54
How Much to Feed	p. 57
Hay	p. 59
Supplements	p. 60
Feeders and Hayracks	p. 63
Harmful Foods	p. 64
Water	p. 64
Your Chinchilla Comes Home	p. 67
Selecting a Veterinarian	p. 67
Preparing for the Trip Home	p. 69
The Great Escape: Preventing Chinchilla Casualties	p. 70
Capturing Your Chinchilla	p. 72
How to Hold and Restrain a Chinchilla	p. 74
The Congenial Chinchilla	p. 75
Understanding Your Chinchilla	p. 77
The Social Chinchilla	p. 77
Chinchilla Behavior	p. 78
Chinchilla Communication	p. 80
Elimination Behaviors	p. 83
Housebreaking	p. 83
Chinchilla Health Care	p. 85
Prevention	p. 85
If Your Chinchilla Is Sick	p. 85
How You Can Help	p. 88
Health Problems	p. 90
First Aid Supplies	p. 116
Zoonotic Diseases	p. 117
When Is Surgery Necessary?	p. 117
Should Your Chinchilla Be Neutered?	p. 117
Grooming	p. 118
The Senior Chinchilla	p. 119
Euthanasia: The Hardest Decision of All	p. 120
Raising Chinchillas	p. 123
Reasons for Raising Chinchillas	p. 123
Chinchilla Reproduction	p. 124
Breeding Methods and Housing	p. 127
Reproductive Cycle	p. 128
Parental Care	p. 132
Growth and Survival	p. 134
Imprinting and Taming	p. 135
Sexing the Kits	p. 135
Raising the Babies	p. 136
Reproductive Problems	p. 138
The Chinchilla Connoisseur	p. 143
Know Your Colors	p. 143
Traveling with Your Chinchilla	p. 146
You Be the Judge!	p. 147
The Magic Continues	p. 149
Useful Addresses and Literature	p. 150
Index	p. 152
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