The complete beginners guide to guinea pig care and facts how to care for guinea pigs, guinea pig facts book 1 sarah yee. This book tells you all you need to know about your guinea pigs and how to look after them. The guinea pig guide guinea pig care book pdf over 100 etsy. This book was amazing and i recommend buying it if you are interested in having a guinea pigs as a new furry friend. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for.
Each guinea pig should have at least 30 x 36 of floor space in their enclosure. A guinea pig can be one of the most endearing and wonderful pets. Every day, fill your guinea pigs food bowl with fresh hay. 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. 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. Topics on guinea pig behavior, genetics, specific pathogenfree technique, biomethodology, and colony husbandry are also covered. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books. We look at its size, sounds, sight, its nature, what they are like, hearing and a whole lot more. Ever wonder why your guinea pig or cavy is always gnawing on something. The author discusses feeding, breeding, caging, health care, and much more. The care of guinea pigs handbook is an essential primer for the newcomer to guinea pigs care and a classic to add to any. Everything you ever wanted to know about guinea pigs a.
Keeping track of weight changes is an important way to monitor your guinea pig s health. Hairless guinea pigs benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed onto skin to keep it soft. The book indicates a petstore sized cage is acceptable, when in truth most guinea pigs need about 7. The raising and care of guinea pigs by allen christian smith. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. Guinea pigs cannot produce vitamin c, so they need supplementation.
Perfect for the beginner as well as the more experienced cavy connoisseur, the guinea pig guide is chock full of beautiful. Theyre diurnalso just like you, they sleep at night and are active during the day. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. Small kids are not competent enough to take care of guinea pigs.
You are responsible for the health of your guinea pig and in the end, a qualified exotics vet experienced in treating guinea pigs, will be your best resource for dealing with illnesses. Here is information and advice on keeping healthy guinea pigs as household pets. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on guinea pigs and the variety of private. I fell in love with the characters the guinea pigs in. They like to take care of it in their way which can be fatal for your guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Guinea pigs live for around four to eight years, so their care is a longterm commitment. 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.
Peter gurney is the author of many different books on guinea pigs. Guinea pigs prefer a routine play, sleep, eating, etc. Making a homemade cage is very easy, though, and since guinea pigs are a good size and not escape artists, a homemade cage is a great option. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A beginners guide to guinea pig care furry friends youtube. Your cavy the proper name guinea pigs are known by will depend on you for food, water, medical care and companionship. Guinea pig fiction 22 books meet your next favorite book. Top 10 best guinea pig care guide for beginners updated 2020.
Caring for your guinea pig involves providing the proper diet, housing, and toys, and having the right supplies to clean up after your small pet. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and veterinary care, you will be rewarded with a happy, healthy, cute, and fun guinea pig. Once you keep the guinea pigs in your childs room then it is their pet and not the family pet. In a healthy guinea pig, the biting, chewing, gnawing, and grinding of food, especially hays, grasses, and abrasive foods will normally keep their teeth at a healthy length. Apr 22, 2020 a prospective owner should get a good book on guinea pig care and read it carefully.
In addition to fibrous greens, the diet should include a small number of highquality pellets. Learn how to clean a guinea pig cage, what guinea pigs can eat, and how to bond with them so your guinea pigs are healthy and happy this post contains affiliate links. You can tell that they are especially excited when a guinea pig performs little hops in the air, also known as popcorning. Apr 30, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Guinea pigs are adorable but did you know they are also techsavvy and smart and brave well, read this book to find out. Guinea pigs need a lot of floor space, and most cages marketed as guinea pig cages are much too small, especially for a pair. See more ideas about guinea pigs, books and baby guinea pigs. Buy care for your guinea pig rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn. A living space of 7 square feet for a single guinea pig and 12 square feet for each additional guinea pig. A beginners guide to guinea pig care furry friends. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. You can read additional info about cages on guinea pig cages page.
Although the young can scamper about and eat solid food the day they are born, they are not fully weaned for about three weeks. As pets guinea pigs are known for their capability to recognize their owners, respond on the call of command, and even perform some amazing tricks. Guinea pigs are social and can be kept with other guinea pigs as long as there is plenty of room watch for aggression. Epic book this book tells you every need to know when caring for guinea pigs. Learn the 10 best care practices which guarantee guinea pigs longterm optimal performance. Although the young can scamper about and eat solid food the day they are.
He also educates school children and takes his guinea pigs to see sick children at great ormond street hospital in london. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with. However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. This allows you a regular special time with your pet. This book has a wealth of good info about the basics of guinea pig care. Every other day, add some salad to their meal with kale, collard greens, zucchini, or shredded carrots pigs. Feel free to share it and dont forget to subscribe. Book about guinea pigs cages should be approximately 30l x 15w x 15h.
Guinea pigs cannot manufacture vitamin c, so make sure you provide this nutrient daily in foods, such as a slice of orange or bell peppers. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. Soon enough, parents and children discover that this new companion animal requires substantially more care than the childs favorite stuffed toy. According to a survey, 81% of guinea pig owners struggle to create a balanced diet for their guinea pigs. The guinea pig guide by lesley desantis of when guinea pigs fly thats me.
He trained with the cambridge cavy trust and set up his own guinea pig refuge and at the time of writing his book, had seventy guinea pigs in his home. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. Provide your pet with optimal or larger sized cage. These little guys are social and they thrive on interaction. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. It also provides you with the opportunity to check your pet for possible skin problems, injuries, sudden weight gain or loss, dental problems, and other health problems. Guinea piglopaedia a complete guide to guinea pig care by margaret elward and mette ruelokke 2003 ringpress books 179 matte pages 16 pages color inserts in two groups of 8 pages no index. Nonbedding fleece items are on temporary backorder for a while. Learn the basics about guinea pigs, including where to get one, how to choose a healthy animal, and whether it is the right pet for your. Guinea pigs need their nails clipped approximately once a month. Guinea pigs online over the top fun, wacky hilarity that works for both adults and kids. The main reason is that the pig is bored, so you need to provide them with a variety of fun guinea pig toys to chew them. The care of guinea pigs handbook is an essential primer for the newcomer to guinea pigs care and a classic to add to any guinea pigs lovers collection.
They may live as long as 9 years the average is 5 to 7, so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully. Its just that there is no proper information or guidance available out there. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as b. Guinea pig cages must be large enough to provide enough room for exercise and play. A descendant of the wild guinea pigs of south america, todays domesticated guinea pig is viewed by many as an easypet for children. For starters, pigs can be housed as singles or pairs fairly easily, denish said, although its normal for grouphoused pigs to be a little less social towards humans, since they are exposed to other. I bought this book after searching for guinea pig care books for children my daughters grandparent had bought her two guinea pigs and is keeping them at hers. We hope weve helped you learn how to optimize the health for your guinea pig and convinced you that there may be no time to waste when your guinea pig looks ill. This is a one stop resource for smart guinea pig owners to give you everything you need to know about basic guinea pig care ensuring your guinea pig is well looked after is vital to making sure they live a long time, and so at online guinea pig care you will find a wealth of articles and information about how to care for your guinea pig. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guinea pig care secrets. Guinea pig cage first rule of correct guinea pig care. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet.
A followup study of the class of 1938 of the university school ohio state by margaret willis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This comprehensive guinea pig care book is authored by julie mancini and published by t. Sep 26, 2018 guinea pigs need fresh veggies and fruits, a steady supply of hay, and plain pellets made for guinea pigs. Most cages sold for guinea pigs in pet stores do not meet the recommended. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. Probably the best handbook for guinea pig care formatted for kindle available on the market. Guinea pigs guide guinea pig care guide for beginners. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice. The animals needs are not elaborate, but at the most basic, one needs a roomy cage, safe bedding, a ceramic food bowl, a water bottle with a sipper spout, pellets, and timothy hay. Before you embark on owning one of these lovable creatures, theres a lot you need to know. The hay that guinea pigs snack on looks a bit like their bedding, and you dont want your new guinea pig dining on its mattress. A guide from a veterinarian on caring for your guinea pigs make your guinea pigs live for 7 years or more due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Published in association with the experts at the rspca, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care.
Guinea pig care the guinea pig manual all about guinea pigs. It turned the long hard task of learning how to care for them to a short book,which only takes around a hour to read cover to cover. Guinea pigs are furry, tailless pets that grow up to be about three pounds. Buy care for your guinea pigs rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn. Guinea pigs eat vegetation and do not require water to drink if supplied with sufficiently moist food, but they must have water if fed dry commercial food. When you have a pet guinea pig, you have a responsibility to feed and care for it. All cages should be escape proof with a solid bottom to prevent leg and feet injuries. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a books 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.
Most guinea pigs live 58 years in captivity although the oldest guinea pig ever recorded lived 14 years, 10 months. Routine health care of guinea pigs merck veterinary manual. Guinea pig care guide for beginners 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. Guinea pigs are considered to be an ideal first pet. Studies prove that they have a sharp memory that they used to remember their path in the wild.
The raising and care of guinea pigs by allen christian smith free ebook project gutenberg. If you make a purchase with these links, i may receive a. A pair of females is your best choice, as a pair of males may be prone to fighting especially if they are not neutered. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Guinea pigs need constant access to clean, fresh water. Guinea pig care guide for beginners online guinea pig care. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce pets. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. This book brings together information on general and veterinary care in an easy to use format. The book includes a virtual pet research section where children are encouraged to live with an imaginary guinea pig with a real pets needs for a month before acquiring one.
They enjoy having a companion just choose one of the same gender and they can become very attached to their humans. Jun 30, 2017 i wanted to make a video about guinea pig facts for a long time. They originate from south america and there are eight species, but only one the domestic cavy is kept as a pet. Speak with your veterinarian about the best way to achieve the right levels of vitamin c for your pet. They are adorable and loving animals that are easy to maintain and handle. Here we look at the different breeds of guinea pigs around the world. Guinea pigs can cause allergy and respiratory issues in some kids. Avoid the food that has a mix of other treats in it apparently its not as healthy, but the other issue for me was that my guinea pigs wouldnt eat the extras and picked the pellets out only. The guinea pig cannot be cooped up in a cage all day, but sometimes, even a guinea pig that has a lot of space can become bad. Guinea pigs stay clean and rarely need baths, but can be spotcleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed. Illustrated on every page with fullcolor photography, guinea pigs is packed with practical information on every aspect of feline care. Guinea pigs or cavies, to give them their proper name are fascinating, intelligent and, when handled correctly, friendly.
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