Gerbil: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet »

BETSY SIKORA SIINO is an award-winning writer who is well-known in the pet category. Her books include Howell's You Want What For a Pet? and The Hamster: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Ms. Sikora Siino lives in Orchard Park, New York.

Gerbils are inquisitive, inexpensive pets that are particularly popular with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet gerbils, as well as insight into (and great photos of) the many varieties of gerbil available.

PART ONE: ABOUT GERBILS.
1. What Is a Gerbil?
2. Gerbils As Pets.
PART TWO: CARING FOR YOUR GERBILS.
3. Choosing and Preparing for Your Pet Gerbils.
4. Bringing Your Gerbils Home.
5. Housing Your Gerbils.
6. Feeding Your Gerbils.
7. Keeping Your Gerbils Healthy.
PART THREE: ENJOYING YOUR GERBILS.
Understanding Your Gerbils.
9. Fun with Your Gerbils.
PART FOUR: BEYOND THE BASICS.
10. Resources.