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Pet Care Resources

A Veterinary Medicine Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information on a variety of general pet care topics.

Resources

Athan, Mattie Sue and Dianalee Deter. The African Grey Parrot Handbook. Barron's Educational Series, 2009.

Biardo, John C. Your Pet Parakeet: A Complete Care Guide. Revised edition. Elmwood Publishing Company, 2000.

Freud, Arthur. Parakeets: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series, 2009.

Gallerstein, Gary A. The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook. Howell Book House, 2003.
Provides information on selecting and caring for your pet bird including housing, nutrition, handling, and grooming.

Low, Rosemary. The Loving Care of Pet Parrots. Hancock House Publishers, 2000.

Martin, Hans J. Zebra Finches. Barron's Eduational Series, 2000.
Earlier edition entitled: Zebra Finches: Everything About Housing, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, & Disease. Barron's Educational Series, 1985.

Wolter, Annette and Monika Wegler. The Complete Book of Parakeet Care. 1st English language edition. Barron's Educational Series, 1994.

University of Illinois Library Bird Breeding Materials

University of Illinois Library Bird Books

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