(back cover) MY PET SERIES Filled with instructive, easy-to-understand information, vivid color photos, and attractive sidebar features, the titles in Barron's My Pet Series offer guidance to new and prospective pet owners. Your Pet Rat's Health The author advises on all important details regarding diet, cage environment, and health care. Understanding Your Pet Rat You'll find fascinating information about the traits and habits of rats, their development, their sensory capabilities, their likes and dislikes, and much more. Information for Parents Here's advice on getting your children acquainted with pet rats and learning to care for them. Information for Pet Sitters When you go on vacation, you can give your pet sitter the author's easy-to-fill-out checklist. That way, you'll be sure that all your pet rat's needs are taken care of.