Nov 26, 2011 i have 2 female guinea pigs that i am currently fostering through earps small animal rescue. 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. Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a guinea pig. 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. Guinea pigs also need food pellets to add vitamin c to their diet. They were raised by the incas and used as food and in religious ceremonies. This procedure applies to all personnel involved in the care of guinea pigs housed in static microisolator caging in the laboratory animal resources lar facility on the campus. Keeping your guinea pig in lice free areas is the way to prevent this. Explore 18 listings for baby guinea pigs for free at best prices. I fell in love with the characters the guinea pigs in this book and look forward to more of these books. Guinea lynx medical guide a medical and care guide. Well i was going to sit here, little cat, but fine. Baby guinea pig diet the first week of life is critical.
The squeakoutloud funny series for beginner readers starring coco and fuzzy. If youve been browsing the animal shelter or pet websites and cant resist the adorable furry face of those guinea pigs youve seen, read this book before you. See more ideas about cute guinea pigs, guinea pigs and cute piggies. Female cavies are called sows and males are called boars. The hound of death, truppenfuhrung, 100,000,000 guinea pigs, the mass psychology of fascism, in praise of shadows paperback and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May have a few small edge tears on pages or dust jacket if present. How to take care of a female guinea pig with babies. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. These 2 baby guinea pigs lizzy and lexy are ready to be adopted. Guinea pigs are herbivorous and they survive on grass and other plants.
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. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on guinea pigs and the variety of private. Newborn guinea pigs can open their eyes after they are born. For information about specific conditions or illnesses, see medical reference. They came into earps with a group of 12 including some males. If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easytouse introductory. Newborn guinea pigs, also known as pups or young, are very well developed at birth birth weight 50100 grams or 1.
Rspca pet guide, care for your guinea pig new edition by. See more ideas about baby guinea pigs, cute guinea pigs, guinea pigs. I completely know about guinea pigs by lauren child. Guinea pigs need to be checked for guinea pig mites only found on guinea pigs, malformed teeth, and general health. How to take care of a guinea pig by isaac neill nook book. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything baby guinea pigs listings. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books. See more ideas about guinea pigs, cute guinea pigs and guniea pig. Baby guinea pigs if you have an expectant plant female guinea pig as a result of give birth then you are in for a few interesting weeks. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. To ensure your guinea pig gets adequate vitamin c, you can give a quarter of a 100 mg chewable or plain vitamin c tablet, or provide a small amount of liquid vitamin c drops to each guinea pig. Berties story collection includes 12 unique tales fun guinea pig books based on real pets and full of real guinea pig squeaks. 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.
Guinea pigs are quite mature when born long gestation, so that while a guinea pig will benefit from its mothers milk, milk is not necessary to thrive and survive. When you have a pet guinea pig, you have a responsibility to feed and care for it. The gestation period is about 59 to 72 days or about two months. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Baby guinea pigs guinea pig care baby pigs pet pigs fluffy animals animals and pets baby animals cute animals little pets. My documentszoe fileseducation guinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. The cost is inevitably the same and even less costly. Routine health care of guinea pigs veterinary manual. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Will other female guinea pigs help to take care of new babies. Jan 03, 2018 this standard operating procedure sop outlines the animal care requirements associated with the daily husbandry of guinea pigs to ensure consistent and uniform care. A guinea pig in new surroundings can often appear very reluctant to get close to a human and can often run away when approached. Guinea pig food list, pet guinea pigs, guinea pig care, types of animals, abyssinian, animal books, the essential, pet store, your pet. Items similar to vintage 1943 childrens book gilbert guinea pig and other tales.
The good news here is that guinea pigs mature relatively quickly, so you should have a responsible, selfreliant guinea pig in just a few days. Guinea pigs have the long incisors typical of rodents, as well as a diet similar to that of rodents. Dry pelleted food, formulated for guinea pigs and available from pet shops and some veterinarians, is a good base diet that should be supplemented with fresh, wellwashed raw fruit and vegetables. The book goes through different types of guinea pigs, where guinea pigs live and where they are from, how to look after them and many other things, bringing in lots of cross curricular links to geography, history, science and in a way pshe how to treat animals etc. Apr 10, 2011 well,congratulations on getting a piggie. Guinea pigs are herbivores and, like people, cannot make their own vitamin c ascorbic acid. Find the dangerous medications list, medication advice, and drug information in the medications section. None are formulated to replace a mother guinea pigs milk. Care for your guinea pigs published in association with the rspca, the uks leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it. Postop care be prepared to care for your guinea pig after surgery.
This is a story told by charlie, about when his little sister lola brings the class guinea pig home to look after for the holidays. Your baby guinea pig what to expect and how to look. The boar will mate with her immediately after she gives birth. This page is stuffed full of information about how to care for baby guinea pigs. Buy care for your guinea pig rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn. Bertie the guinea pig discover berties guinea pig books. What you ought to know about caring for baby guinea pigs. In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy needs to be nursed in a safe environment with the mother. Jennifer gray guinea pigs online books jennifer gray. Pups from small litters are usually bigger than pups from large litters. Every day, fill your guinea pigs food bowl with fresh hay.
The books are full of excellent information about guinea pigs. Books on the care of pet guinea pigs updated 4202019. There are various books available about the care of pet guinea pigs. Illustrated on every page with fullcolor photography, guinea pigs is packed with practical information on every aspect of feline care. How to care for guinea pigs guinea pigs animal care. Most guinea pigs love to hide all day, so it is important to have a cave or burrow for them to run away and hide in. Guinea pig health problems archives online guinea pig care. Before you embark on owning one of these lovable creatures, theres a lot you need to know. Every other day, add some salad to their meal with kale, collard greens, zucchini, or shredded carrots pigs. Writing is jennifers passion along with chocolate cake and her ambition is to be nominated for the roald dahl funny prize one day.
The raising and care of guinea pigs by allen christian smith. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are extremely fertile for a few hours right after they give birth. They can be weaned off their mothers milk and eat a typical, balanced diet. At three weeks old, you can start to treat the newborn guinea pigs like adult guinea pigs. Guinea pigs book by julie rach mancini thriftbooks. Hamsters rodents cute funny animals cute baby animals animals and pets wild animals baby guinea pigs guinea pig care pet pigs. Under normal circumstances, female guinea pigs make capable mothers, able to raise litters without any significant effort from you. Bathe guinea pigs in a shallow bowl of warm water and avoid getting water or shampoo into their ears and eyes.
May 01, 2020 to take care of a pregnant female guinea pig, feed it a healthy, balanced diet of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and vitamin cfortified guinea pig pellets. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. On average, baby guinea pigs come in litters of 24, and weigh 70115g. Lot 3 excellent guinea pig guide books proper care really.
Guinea pigs need horizontal space for running, much like rabbits. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle. Baby guinea pig care if you find yourself in a situation where you would need to take care of a newborn or extremely young guinea pigs on your own, it is essential that you learn the following tips. Guinea pigs can catch lice from objects which have been contaminated with lice such as bedding, blankets, furniture and of course, other guinea pigs and animals. I was disappointed to find it is literally a dictionary of text. For a good health, your guinea pigs need amongst others good food and a clean cage. Though they cant talk, their bodies tell you a lot about. Reference books medical reference books for you and your vet. See more ideas about baby guinea pigs, guinea pigs. 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.
Search results for baby pigs for sale in new york browse for sale listings in new york the empire state state capital albany. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. Lets be clear, a newborn guinea pig should not leave its mothers side for at least 3 weeks. Guinea pigs are adorable but did you know they are also techsavvy and smart and brave well, read this book to find out.
Food is an essential component of the guinea pig care because they form a bond with their owners through the association of food. 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 with long hair need occasional brushing and grooming to keep hair clean and prevent matting. Usually plants have a clutter of in between two to four dogs. Hi all i rescue and take in caveys guinea pigs that are no longer to be able to be looked after or not able to keep due to change in circumstance,, any shape any size any colour, any age, males and females adults, babies, pregnant mums,i offer a small price for these guinea pigs to help people out. Guinea pig care for beginners the new traveling family.
Here are some ways to keep your piggie happy and healthy. Guinea pig adoption is a wonderful way to provide a guinea pig a second chance and caring environment. Oct 03, 20 guinea pigs also love fresh vegetables so provide things like kale, shredded carrots and zucchini every other day. As odd as it may seem, they no longer need the care and protection of their mother. 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. 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. Feed the pups twice a day, provide a constant supply of fresh water, and handle them often so they can get comfortable with human interaction. Small children should be supervised when holding a guinea pig and should not be allowed to pick one up from out of the cage or carry it around. The young are able to crawl within minutes, stand shortly after birth, and walk and groom within a day. These adorable pets have a way of squeezing their way into every corner of your life. This book advises on keeping healthy and contented guinea pigs, and suggests activities that will amuse both the pets and their owners. They also need a big cage not a pet store litter box cage way too small. Vets say that a complete diet for fibrevores should provide for their dental, digestive and emotional health.
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 vet visit is also a good time to learn about your pets care. Pups are born fully furred with teeth and open eyes. However, i always differentiate guinea pigs from rodents simply because their care and lifestyle is more closely aligned with rabbits instead of rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. The reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it has no pictures. It is up to you how you look after your guinea pig, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all their needs. Bertie is a very noisy, friendly little guinea pig. The brand new series about three detective puppies. Youll find information most books dont provide, including wise warnings do not buy an exercise wheel for a guinea pig, and good tips for training your guinea pig, which makes life with a guinea pig much more fun. 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. They are longhaired so need a bit more care than the. May 12, 2016 guinea pigs are gentle and easy to take of.
Guinea pigs are docile, easy to care for, and are capable of learning tricks. Find guinea pigs available for rehoming and adoption. Guinea pig husbandry and care laboratory animal resources. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock. Your book club could open up to new, opinionated members. Gestation is from 59 to 73 days and average litter size is 14. Female guinea pigs can be sexually mature as early as 4 weeks old. Apr 01, 2012 guinea pigs online over the top fun, wacky hilarity that works for both adults and kids. The females i have, knomi and julia, were put on pregnancy watch because its possible they may be pregnant. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Newborn guinea pigs weigh only 100 grams but they grow quickly.
Guinea pigs cannot manufacture their own vitamin c and require 10 to 30 mgkg daily to prevent scurvy. It has both photos and illustrations and it covers everything around the care of guinea pigs. You should also ensure its getting enough calcium by supplementing its regular hay with a limited amount of alfalfa hay. M 1007 maple avenue lisle, il 60532 630 7371281 guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are friendly rodents from south america that cavia porcellus were domesticated between 500 and a. Apr 01, 2000 buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center robert d. The guinea pig handbook the information you need to keep your guinea pig happy and healthy from the time of their domestication thousands of years ago in south america, cavies have made their way into the hearts and homes of people of all ages and from around the world. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with.
Medical reference books for you and your vet guinea lynx. Newborn guinea pigs pups care, feeding, vaccines, and more. Like babies of all species, cute baby guinea pigs are tiny and winsome. This book tells you all you need to know about your guinea pigs and how to look after them. Baby guinea pigs how to care and treating with extra care. However, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to take care of newborn or extremely young pigs on your own. Cuisine bytes for guinea pigs mullins desktop publishing 1997 16 paperback. Apr 26, 2012 jennifer likes writing about everything from guinea pigs to fairy godmothers, cats with attitude and evil geniuses. It is essential to know about the various foods in order to take proper care of them. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and dry your pet immediately to prevent chills.
Jul 12, 2018 all guinea pigs are different, but here are some basics to get you started and help your guinea pig transition into your loving home. She recently completed the certificate in novel writing course at city university. Baby guinea pigs the owners care guide guinea pig hub. Stay clear of getting a common pet dog store cage and either purchase one online or make your own. The factor many adults think guinea pigs are dull family pets is because of the truth they are embeded small cages with no way to play, exercise or explore. Nov 26, 2016 as with most animals, baby guinea pigs cavies have a brand of cuteness all their own.
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