The Collins Family Pet Guide series are attractive, colour-illustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy, happy pets. This comprehensive family guide is full of helpful information and expert advice to choosing and owning a hamster. All aspects of everyday care are covered, but in addition, there are lots of interesting facts and anecdotes about one of Britain's most popular family pets. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on: /Origins and history /Hamster species and varieties /Behaviour and biology /Acquiring a hamster /Housing /Looking after your hamster /Breeding /Healthcare /Emergency care