{"product_id":"rodents-keeping-handbook-charlie-j-staton-9798278140108","title":"Rodents Keeping Handbook: A Complete Care Guide for Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, and Chinchillas: Housing, Nutrition, Health Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rodent Keeping Handbook is a complete, practical guide for anyone who wants to raise healthy, confident, and well-adjusted pet rodents.\u003c\/b\u003e Whether you keep rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, or chinchillas, this book gives you the clarity and confidence you need to care for them responsibly from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for beginners and experienced keepers alike, it explains each species' needs in a simple, structured way that removes confusion and guesswork. You'll learn how to set up the right habitat, feed a balanced diet, enrich their environment, understand their behavior, prevent common problems, and build a meaningful bond with your pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this handbook, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to choose the right rodent species for your lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProper housing, cage setup, bedding, enrichment, and cleaning routines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecies-specific nutrition, feeding schedules, safe foods, and treats\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial needs, handling techniques, and confidence-building interactions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding basics, pregnancy care, and young-rodent development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth warning signs, first-aid essentials, and how to prevent common illnesses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical enrichment ideas that support natural behaviors and reduce stress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step advice for creating a safe, happy, and stimulating environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter is designed to help you understand your pets better and give them the care they deserve. With clear explanations and practical tips, this guide becomes an everyday reference you'll return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you want your rodents to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives, this handbook gives you the knowledge to make it happen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlie J. Staton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278140108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Charlie J. Staton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089506775295,"sku":"9798278140108","price":12.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e10af4d6-a7fe-4f06-98e5-77339373e84b.jpg?v=1769110694","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rodents-keeping-handbook-charlie-j-staton-9798278140108","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}