Critters USA 2010 Annual

4 | Nature's Dinner Bell
Consider the benefits of feeding your small animal pet a diet resembling Mother Nature's.
BY EVE ADAMSON

12 | Ferret Laws Of The Loo
To achieve litter trainng success, work to understand how your ferret thinks and reacts.
BY ALICIA DRAKIOTES

22 | The Lowdown On Hamster Training
Although they can't learn tricks, hamsters can be tempted with treats and trained to be tame.
BY WENDY BEDWELL-WILSON

32 | Rabbit, Run, Hop, Play!
Discover the playful side of your rabbit using toys, games and interaction.
BY LAURA DOERING

42 | Your Chinchilla's Fitness Plan
Provide your chinchilla with opportunities to exercise to keep it fit and healthy.
BY MARTY HULL

50 | How Not To Smell A Rat
Use these tips to conquer rat odor issues.
BY AUDREY PAVIA

58 | The Joy Of Showing Cavies
Cavies, also known as guinea pigs, make wonderful pets and can introduce their owners to the world of showing.
BY VALERIE JUMP

66 | Happy Landings For Sugar Gliders
Create the ideal sugar glider habitat by following these simple guidelines.
BY ANNE FAWCETT, BA(HONS), BSC(VET) (HONS), BVSC(HONS), CMAVA

72 | Species Spotlight
A brief guide to pet gerbils, hedgehogs, pot-bellied pigs, skunks, flying squirrels, ground squirrels and short-tailed opossums.
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK

80 | Hats Off To The Mouse
From Mickey Mouse to the more obscure mice in our history, we celebrate this loveable rodent's positive effect on our lives.
BY IFSHA BUTTITTA

86 | The Facts About Senior Pets
Explore how aging affects different small animal pets.
BY ERIKA SOROCCO

92 | Careers With Critters
Check out these career paths for working with small animal pets.
BY JENNIFER MONS MCLAUGHLIN

98 | Grins & Giggles
Get ready to chuckle as critter owners like your share anecdotes about their pets and life with critters.

1 | From The Editor

31 | SmallAnimalChannel.com
See what's happening at this website devoted to small animal pets.

96 | The Critter Fun Zone
Test your skill by navigating the rabbit warren and conquering the rat match game.
BY THOMAS KIMBALL

102 | 2010 Product Chart
Check out the latest new products for all types of critters.

110 | 2010 Photo Contest
See the winners of this year's photo contest and enter the contest for 2011!

114 | Directory of Critter Resources
Associations, Clubs, Rescues, Shelters and Contacts

122 | Directory of Critter Veterinarians

136 | Gallery of Species

140 | Classifieds

143 | Are You Ready For A Pet Critter Or A Pet Rock?
Take our quiz to find out if a furry companion should be added to your family.
BY MELISSA KAUFFMAN

143 | Ad Index

144 | The Last Page
A quote to ponder.

Clarification:
The website for photographer Jean Fogle is www.JeanMFogle.com