(back cover) My Hamster 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 Hamster's Health The author advises on all important details regarding diet, proper cage equipment, keeping your pet active, and taking health precautions. Understanding Your Hamster You'll find fascinating information about the traits and habits of hamsters, their development, their sensory capabilities, their likes and dislikes, and much more. Information for Parents Here's advice on getting your children acquainted with hamsters and learning to care for them. Information for Pet Sitters When you go on vacation, you ca/n give your pet sitter the author's easy-to-fill-out checklist. That way, you'll be sure that all your hamster's needs are taken care of.