Guinea pig care books

The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. Since then they have inspired historical figures ranging from the scientist william harvey to the artists jan brueghel and beatrix potter. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce. An imbalance in nutrition can cause chronic diarrhea, obesity and diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it and grooming it. No guinea pig care sheet would be complete without some discussion of h ow to feed your little fellow. Require 30 to 50 mg of vitamin c daily from highquality food, vitamin. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it.

In ursula dubosarskys maisie and the pinny gig, a little girl has a recurrent dream about a giant guinea pig, while guinea pigs feature significantly in several of dubosarskys other books, including the young adult novel the white guinea pig and the game of the goose. Just remember that he is like a little kid in the way he approaches any new foodwith curiosity and a. Whether youre looking to adopt, or placing a guinea pig up for adoption, this site is here for you. Being inside your home will make it easier and more appealing to care for and play with your guinea pig. This isnt the best book on guinea pig care ive read that would be books by peter gurney but this is still very good and may be easier to find than peter gurney books.

There are various books available about the care of pet guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are generally hardy animals but are subject to a few common health problems. A coloring book inspired by the beauty of agriculture. This book has a wealth of good info about the basics of guinea pig care. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and. The raising and care of guinea pigs a complete guide to the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting and marketing of cavies. Her fondness for these gentle, affectionate animals persists, and she is is dedicated to providing them quality health care. Animal careguinea pig wikibooks, open books for an open world. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. If you are considering getting a guinea pig, you will need to know the basic facts about them. Medical reference books for you and your vet guinea pig. Keeping track of weight changes is an important way to monitor your guinea pig s health.

They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock. The most frequently seen issues with pet guinea pigs are respiratory infections, diarrhea, scurvy from a vitamin c deficiency, tumors, abscesses due to infection, urinary problems, and infestations by lice, mites, or fungus. Most guinea pig care books seemed to be aimed at children, but this one is aimed for more mature guinea pig caretakers. Guinea pigs in the andean region of south america are often kept outside on roofs or in milk crates. Learn everything you need to look after your new pets with our comprehensive guide to guinea pig care. These care pages serve as a basic overview of guinea pig care. Guinea pigs are intelligent, charismatic and most importantly adorable little friends to introduce into your family. Find guinea pigs available for rehoming and adoption.

Guinea pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. Jan 06, 2017 bertie meets a guinea pig with no squeak, can he help her find it. Keeping track of weight changes is an important way to monitor your guinea pigs health. Guinea pig care books picture books and stories, ag picture books and stories, hz miscellaneous software pamphlets magazines calendars. This is the very first adventure in bertie guinea pigs story collection. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig.

Guinea pigs is one of an exciting new series of pet care books designed to help young animal owners learn about and care for their pets. Guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals but the proper care of guinea pigs comprehensively mentions a wide array of health conditions that may potentially arise and clearly discusses how to diagnose and treat these problems. How to take care of a guinea pig by isaac neill nook. Require 30 to 50 mg of vitamin c daily from highquality food, vitamin supplements or fruits and vegetables high in vitamin c. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet.

Soon enough, parents and children discover that this new companion animal requires substantially more care than the childs favorite stuffed toy. We will go from the absolute things you need for your guinea pig and then move onto the things that you may not know about caring for. Here at the animal welfare league qld, we are very proud of our guinea pig adoption program and the way in which our piggies are cared. Vanderlip was first introduced to guinea pigs as a child, when she owned and raised cavies as a hobby. This is my face when i see a cute picture of a guinea pig. My daughter did her presentation on the care of a guinea pig. Books on the care of pet guinea pigs updated 4202019.

Sulcata tortoise care, behavior, enclosures, feeding, health, costs, myths and interaction. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid. Most guinea pigs love being petted once they are on your lap, but can be uncomfortable being lifted or carried. How to take care of a guinea pig by isaac neill nook book. Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer whos written nearly 400 articles for the spruce pets. Guinea pigs are herbivores, so their diet should be one based on highquality guinea pig hay, pelleted guinea pig food and limited amounts of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. Find out how to keep your pet guinea pigs healthy and happy with this handy, practical guide perfect for firsttime owners. The complete beginners guide to guinea pig care and facts. My documentszoe fileseducation guinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. If youre here, youre probably looking for information on how to look after guinea pigs and as a first time guinea pig owner, this is a guide to help you as you start out in the world of guinea pig care. Aug 19, 2010 how to care for a pet guinea pig howcast.

Illustrated on every page with fullcolor photography, guinea pigs is packed with practical information on every aspect of feline care. Manning, american college of laboratory animal medicine academic press, 1976 science 317 pages. Weve compiled a list of links and books that will help you care for your guinea pig. Not all vets are trained or experienced in the care of guinea pigs, considered exotics in the vet world, and it is important to locate an experienced guinea pig before an emergency occurs. This book brings together information on general and veterinary care in an easy to use format. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings and popcorn, or jump in the air, when happy. The raising and care of guinea pigs by allen christian. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. After being without a guinea pig for almost a year, we decided to surprise our daughter with one for her birthday, since that is what she wanted. More indepth and advanced information is available through the excellent guinea pig care pages listed on my links page. Bertie meets a guinea pig with no squeak, can he help her find it.

This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Bertie guinea pig books bertie and the big squeak full. A resources directory with all sorts of helpful links to guinea pig organizations. Guinea pigs are cute little animals that have made their way into our hearts and our homes as beloved family members. Five of the best books on guinea pig care will tell exactly how to care for them, what their language means, and they prove to be useful for both kids and adults. The care of guinea pigs handbook is an essential primer for the newcomer to guinea pigs care and a classic to add to any. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books.

All the stories are based on the antics of author helen. My name is isaac neill i am the author of how to take care of a guinea pig. My documentszoe fileseducationguinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. An imbalance in nutrition can cause chronic diarrhea, obesity and diseases of. The book gives clear simple and pertinent information. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. Apr 01, 2000 this book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Guinea pig fact file life span 59 years size up to 25cm diet hay, veggies and guinea pig.

Topics on guinea pig behavior, genetics, specific pathogenfree technique, biomethodology, and colony husbandry are also covered. Compact, easytocarefor, and a bundle of fun is how author virginia parker guidry describes the irresistible guinea pig. Guinea pigs are one of the worlds most popular petssmall, friendly, easy to care for, and unbearably cute. Never trust a squirrel by patrick cooper, guinea pig in the garage by ben m.

Before you actually bring your guinea pig home, do a little research online and in magazines and books. Ideal pets for families with children, cavies as theyre often called are clean, odorless, gentle, loving, and entertaining. Whether youre taking a guinea pig home for your kids or for yourself, the act of bringing one into your life requires the same due diligence that taking any other pet home would. Highquality guinea pig food, timothy hay and limited amounts of vegetables and fruits. This is the very first adventure in bertie guinea pig s story collection. We already had numerous books on guinea pig care, but saw this one. The guinea pig guide also includes these fun extras to make caring for your guinea pig as organized and stressfree as possible. Cavymadness is designed to be an introductory site for guinea pig enthusiasts. Besides enclosures, food, and care, guinea pigs also need a variety of accessories, such as guinea pig bridges. This books lays out all the basics youll need about guinea pig care and maintenance in a fun kind of way. It is up to you how you look after your guinea pig, but you must. From the different breeds of guinea pig to consider, like the american, silkie, peruvian or teddy guinea pig, to their proper care and maintenance, theres a lot to know before adding one to your family.

Before you embark on owning one of these lovable creatures, theres a lot you need to know. Guinea pig care guide for beginners online guinea pig care. Tegus care, behavior, diet, interacting, costs and health. The raising and care of guinea pigs by allen christian smith. So try it out, rate it, stay with us and visit us at. Apr 30, 2010 the raising and care of guinea pigs a complete guide to the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting and marketing of cavies. Jun 04, 20 guinea pig care test with random questions for the evaluation of your knowledge guinea pig wallpapers our guinea pig manual app is completely free for use, and will be upgrading with new content and functionalities. Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorinefree water, changed daily. A pet guinea pig is a member of your family and will benefit from the most interaction available. I have a guinea pig named rocket when i got him i did not know how to take care of rocket. Traditional guinea pig care books are often dry or too general. If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easytouse introductory guide is a must. A descendant of the wild guinea pigs of south america, todays domesticated guinea pig is viewed by many as an easypet for children.