This section will feature all the best rat related books out there. From care guides to diet and nutrition, the best buys to read can be found here.
Pet Rat Care
Author: Zoe Lumour
Buy now on Amazon
Very highly recommended reading for both new rat owners and experienced homes. This collection of year’s worth of knowledge from a dedicated breeder as well as a keen rat owner covers nearly every aspect of rat keeping. This book will for sure teach you how to be the best possible keeper for your rats.
If you would like to know more about this book, please visit Azuline Rattery Page Here for more details.
The Scuttling Gourmet
Author: Alison Campbell
Available on Amazon
A comprehensive and practical resource for feeding and nurturing your pet rats. Author Alison Campbell draws from her years of research and experience and provides a detailed guide on everything you need to know about rat nutrition including meal planning, health and wellbeing, homemade rat food and much more.
If you would like to know more about this book, please visit Shunamite Rats Page Here for more details.
The Ultimate Guide to Rat Training
Author: Esther Minic-Rosenthal
Available on Etsy
Rats are incredibly intelligent and curious animals and require lots of enrichment – there are many ways to provide this, but one of the best ways is through trick training. Trick training allows you to engage and bond with your rats, while helping to boost their confidence in you and the environment.
In this training book you will find over 35 individual trick tutorials, plus information on how to put together and build your own rat agility course. With a little patients and some practice you can train just about anything, and this book will help you get started on your training journey.
Common Diseases Of The Fancy Rat: NFRS Handbook Part 1
Author: Ann Storey
Available on Amazon
Also Available half price at certain NFRS shows.
The long awaited first part of the NFRS handbook. This book focuses on health and medical information for rats including the care of sick rats, drug treatment information, disease information, vitamins and minerals, choosing a vet and pre- and post-operative care. A definite must for your bookshelf.
Microbiology for Fanciers
Author: Ann Storey
Available on Amazon
Also Available half price at certain NFRS shows.
50 page booklet covering bacteria, viruses, algae and fungi – how to avoid them, what the risks are and why some animals become sick when others do not. Highly recommended for breeders and keepers of all small animals.
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