Recommended Hamster Guides/Books

[obscura]

I was wondering what books you guys would recommend on hamsters?
Any hamster book is fine, but if it helps, I have a Campbell's Dwarf.

[Lynternette]

I have Hamsterlopaedia. Its a very informative book on all aspects of hamster life including a good section on illnesses and what to look for. I know a lot of people here have it. Its $10.90 new or $6.97 used on Amazon. We get free postage on books here in the UK but I don't know about the US. A lot of books I've looked at are either too babyish or too technical. This one is just right.

[racinghamster]

I agree. Hamster-loepedia is a handy reference and has a good A to Z on health. A must! The health section is written by a vet.

For dwarf hamsters, I would recommend a book by Barron`s called "Dwarf Hamsters - A complete pet owner`s manual". It has a special chapter called `Understanding your dwarf hamster`. Amazon or ebay.

[Gibbs&JackBlack]

I think you'll find that the Hamsterloepedia is the #1 choice around here and I agree.
I also found this book and thought it was pretty good for my daughter to learn about hamsters:
ASPCA Hamsters
Amazon.com: Hamster (ASPCA Pet Care Guides) (9780789476500): Mark Evans: Books
I got a used copy for $3 and would recommend it for kids learning about hamsters.

I also found an e-book for my Kindle one day that was pretty good. I think it was a freebie so was skeptical but it had some good basic info, much better than a lot of the other books out there.
My Cool Pets: Hamster-All You Need to Know about Hamsters

[Lynternette]

Thanks RH I've ordered the dwarf hamster book from Amazon.

[racinghamster]

You will like it Lyntenette. It`s written by Saharron Vanderlip D.V.M and covers all the dwarf species. Pages 70, 71, 72 &73 have a dwarf hamster health check sheet and covers many ailments and the do`s and dont`s.

I particularly love the image on page 54. Very cute! Enjoy.