This animal s high intelligence makes it an extraordinarily interesting caged pet. This book advises on Rat care, caging, toys for play activity, and more. Written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care, Barron s Complete Pet Owner s Manuals present basic pet care information. The many titles in this series cover all popular dog and cat breeds, bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, aquarium fish varieties, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. Each title features approximately 70 colour photos and advises on acquiring an animal, housing, feeding, health care and where applicable, grooming and training.