Young Pet Owner's Guide

8 total works

Taking Care of Your Parakeet

by Helen Piers and Matthew M. Vriends

Published 1 September 1993

Owning a parakeet can be a challenge for a child, but also a lot of fun! What kind of food does it like, and how much should it be fed? How do you keep a parakeet happy-and what do you do if it seems ill?

Taking Care of Your Gerbils

by Helen Piers

Published 1 January 1993

Eight handsome titles instruct children in the do's and dont's of pet care. These volumes are written on a more advanced level than the First Pets series also described on this page. Each Young Pet Owner's Guide is filled with sound advice, instructive full-color photos, eye-catching sidebar information and safety facts children should keep in mind when caring for a pet.

Here's how to keep a happy gerbil, with instructions on cages, feeding, and maintaining a gerbil's health.

Taking Care of Your Dog

by Helen Piers and Matthew M. Vriends

Published 1 January 1992

Eight handsome titles instruct children in the do's and dont's of pet care. These volumes are written on a more advanced level than the First Pets series also described on this page. Each Young Pet Owner's Guide is filled with sound advice, instructive full-color photos, eye-catching sidebar information and safety facts children should keep in mind when caring for a pet.

Where to get a puppy, and what food do small dogs need? Kids learn these facts, plus tips on grooming, exercise and the basics of training a small dog.

Taking Care of Your Cat

by Helen Piers and Matthew M. Vriends

Published 1 January 1992

Eight handsome titles instruct children in the do's and don'ts of pet care. These volumes are written on a more advanced level than the First Pets series also described on this page. Each Young Pet Owner's Guide is filled with sound advice, instructive full-color photos, eye-catching sidebar information and safety facts children should keep in mind when caring for a pet.

Here's advice on what to feed a kitten, what to do if a kitten seems to be sick, and how to provide a good home for this favorite among pets.

Taking Care of Your Goldfish

by Helen Piers and Matthew M. Vriends

Published 1 February 1993

Eight handsome titles instruct children in the do's and dont's of pet care. These volumes are written on a more advanced level than the First Pets series also described on this page. Each Young Pet Owner's Guide is filled with sound advice, instructive full-color photos, eye-catching sidebar information and safety facts children should keep in mind when caring for a pet.

Basic fish-care instructions advise on feeding, keeping a clean fish bowl, and prolonging a goldfish's life.

Taking Care of Your Hamster

by Helen Piers

Published 1 February 1992

Hamsters are popular pets among young children, for they can be tamed and taught to play games. Here are basic tips on feeding, health, and more.

Taking Care of Your Guinea Pig

by Helen Piers

Published 1 September 1993

Taking Care of Your Rabbit

by Helen Piers

Published 1 February 1992

Here are details on housing, feeding, exercise and general health care, made easy to understand for small children.