Care of Small Pets

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Pets can change one's life and be the best of companions. From a social standpoint, pets play a large role in many lonely people's lives. Keeping pets also helps in the physical and mental development of growing children. However, with the changing lifestyle, lesser space and limited time, big pets are no longer the ideal choice for most families. Smaller pets, which were earlier thought to be only 'pocket' pets, are now getting popularity as house pets.

This comprehensive book gives details about various small pets available, their characteristics, lifespan, housing, breeding, diseases and much more. The aim is to help readers in choosing a pet ideal for them.

Dr Geeta obtained B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc.(Surgery) from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, and received training in ophthalmic surgery from Madras Veterinary College, Chennai. Dr Geeta worked as a veterinary surgeon with a Delhi based NGO, and also conducted workshops and health camps. Her name finds a place in the 'Limca Book of Records 2008' and 'India Book of Records 2011' as the 'Youngest woman to perform an ovariohysterectomy keyhole surgery on a female dog, in 7-8 minutes, without the help of an assistant' and in the 'Asia Book of Records 2013' as the 'Fastest female vet to perform ovariohysterectomy in 5 minutes'.

Pets can change one's life and be the best of companions. They even act as great mental healers. Pet-keeping is an upcoming trend and is very appealing to humans of all age- groups. It has now been proved that pets play a major role in recovery of people suffering from any kind of physical or emotional trauma. Pets act as stress busters in the everyday milieu of tension and rush. They also act as a catalyst to enhance a child's interest and inculcate a sense of responsibility in them.

However, today, dogs and cats are not the ideal pets for all families as people are out for work the whole day. Secondly, the available space in multi-storied buildings is less for these pets who are not very comfortable in cramped up spaces. Thirdly, time availability is limited and we are not able to devote the desired amount of time towards our pet.

The aim of this book is to suggest and give details about smaller pets, and help the readers in choosing their ideal pet given the above circumstances. Hence the readers can select the pet as per the space availability of the house or apartment, as per the surroundings and available time. And smaller pets, which were earlier thought to be just younger children's pets, are now getting popularity as house pets.

This book will help the readers in understanding each individual creature and compare their requirements. Also the fascinating facts about each small pet will be useful in gaining better knowledge about them.

It is very difficult to choose a pet in the first stance, as the decision depends on what you are expecting from your new pet. If you want a cuddly creature, then a rabbit or guinea pig or hamster will be the right choice. All these creatures vary from each other slightly.

Other important thing to consider is the expected life span of your pet. The life expectancy ranges from two to three years for hamsters and up to 6 years for rabbits and guinea pigs. Another categorisation is housing the pets - hamsters can be kept permanently in the home, while rabbits and guinea pigs can be housed outdoors in enclosures.

Tortoises and turtles can also be reared and tamed. Special equipment and foods are available which are helpful in successful rearing of the tortoises.

Birds have been popular as pets for over 5000 years. Budgerigar is popular both as a pet and as an outdoor aviary occupant. Parrot is naturally social and needs a lot of attention, otherwise it may become bored and destructive.

Fish also have a considerable scope as a pet. They are easy to maintain in terms of housing and feeding.

So go ahead, take your pick from these available choices and bring home a pet today.