Previously published under title: Hamsters and guinea pigs.

Includes index.

Furry friends -- Rare rodents -- Personality traits -- Pups -- Little pet, big love -- Rodent rules -- The coziest cage -- Scurry through time -- Famous furballs -- Rodent records -- Five facts -- Your favorite furry friend -- Quiz!

"Do you know your Syrian hamsters from your Skinny Pigs? Whether you own a hamster, rat, or guinea pig, this guide to everything rodent is packed with essential information from the usefulness of rodents in history to how to look after different kinds of rodents to other fascinating facts."--

Issued also in electronic format.