Dec 30, 2017 getting a guinea pig is a great thing to do if you are looking for a pet for your household. Do not use vitamin supplements that are added to the water bottle. The only other member of this suborder which would be familiar to most canadians is the chinchilla which, although rarely encountered in. Your pet will love toys he can nibble on, climb over, push around and bump with his nose.
Click download or read online button to get taking care of your guinea pig book now. They are smart animals that are good with kids and make a great addition to the family. Guinea pigs should also receive a guinea pig vitamin c supplement daily. Guinea pigs are more than just soft, adorable pets. Boar must be at least 8 months old at first service. The ultimate guinea pig care schedule the guinea pig.
My documentszoe fileseducation guinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. How to care for your guinea pig archives online guinea. The average age of a guinea pig is 5 years between 47 years. If your longhaired guinea pig isnt going to be shown, you might want to consider cutting their hair to a more manageable length. Basic guinea pig care animal hospital in greenland. I do mostly guinea pig videos but i still do a lot of. Oxbow has provided this basic care guide to help you keep your pet guinea pig healthy and happy. At least one guinea pig friend of the same sex is recommended. Most guinea pig care books seemed to be aimed at children, but this one is aimed for more mature guinea pig caretakers. Shopping list for needed supplies guinea pig pellets food bowl wood chews water bottle vitamin c supplement appropriate sized cage pine shavings or appropriate litter no cedar timothy hay guinea pig treats book.
New pet shopping list cavy care schedule 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. The introduction i think anyone who is into the more graphic and hard to watch movies of the world have heard of, the guinea pig film series. More indepth information can be found through the cavymadness facebook community and via excellent care pages listed on my links page. Guinea pigs love human company, though, so the more time you can spend with them, the happier theyll be. Learn about the veterinary topic of routine health care of guinea pigs. Guinea pig pellets are the basis of your pets diet. I do mostly guinea pig videos but i still do a lot of fish and cat, and hamster videos.
Download pdf of this guinea pig care article visit the companion exotic animal medicine and surgery service website guinea pig care natural history guinea pigs are rodents originating from south america. Choosing a guinea pig archives online guinea pig care. Caring for your guinea pig by william love, dvm guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are rodents native to south america that are believed to have been domesticated between and 1500 years ago. Guinea pig the guinea pig s endearing personality provides delightful companionship for both adults and families. Most guinea pigs do a bit of self grooming, and especially with more then one guinea pig are housed together, caregivers will need to inspect their guinea pigs for barbering where one guinea pig pulls out the hair of the other. Habitat you will need a cage with at least 2 square feet of space for each guinea pig being housed in it. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center robert d. A clean source of water a water bottle is advised minimum 1 cup of fresh leafy green and high vitamin c vegetables per day. Descendants of giant south american rodents, the guinea pig is now a sweet, cuddly critter that is perfect, even for a small child.
Routine health care of guinea pigs all other pets merck. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the merck vet manual. Basic guinea pig care canobie lake veterinary hospital melissa magnuson d. Six convict volunteers agree to have cancer implanted in their bodies in order to further cancer research. Guinea pigs are prone to urinary stone development. Texas rustlers guinea pig and small animal rescue guinea. Proper housing how to care for these happy creatures as they munch, chut chubble, squeel and popcorn through life. Elderly guinea pigs a very informative page about what to expect when your guinea pig is becoming elderly and tips about taking care of your elderly guinea pig. A daily recommended amount of a uniform, fortified food provides. 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.
Guinea pig care sheet please share, distribute and print this document freely. This concise brochure is available to anyone to download and distribute without cost pending email notification see bottom of page. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Guinea pigs stay clean and rarely need baths, but can be spotcleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed.
So i dont know why i didnt think this sooner but how do i make an emergency kit for my guinea pigs also for those that have help me with one of the post that i post kohako just saw the vet it turns out he was just infected it was my fault because i. Marina jaworsky, dvm guinea pigs need room to move. 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. The ultimate guinea pig care schedule the guinea pig blog. In order to keep your guinea pig in the best possible condition, you will need to handle him daily, check him over for signs of illness and injuries. Ive got about 18 guinea pig books but my fav are of course peter gurneys and guineapiglopedia, all fantastic i even have a vets one with guinea pig illnesses which can be hard to understand but also gives you an insight into vet care of them, its called diseases of domestic guinea pigs by vcg richardson 2nd edition. The information on this care sheet is not a substitute for veterinary care. About me for your adorable guinea pig with a place to paste their photo 5. However, if you have a longhaired guinea pig then theyll probably need daily grooming in order to keep their coats tanglefree and clear of any mess that theyre likely to pick up in their daytoday life. Hairless guinea pigs benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed onto skin to keep it soft. If your guinea pig has not urinated in over 24 hours, it is an emergency. Sick guinea pigs may have decreased energy or may not respond to noises or touch. Babies under six months and pregnant sows need alfalfa hay.
Caring for your guinea pig the basics guinea pigs require very specific daily requirements which include. Guinea pigs require a definitely level of grooming depending on, normally, the length and style of their hair see appearance, above. They tend to live 68 years with proper husbandry and have very good. Guinea pig your guinea pig is a herbivore, which means he eats only plant material. This care guide from oxbow animal health will teach you everything you need to know about keeping your pet guinea pig healthy and. Feeding guinea pigs love their food, and eating takes up much of their day. Males are competitive, and would not find it easy living in one cage. The guinea pig or cavy is a member of the rodent family with an average life span of 4 to 7 years. Mar 17, 20 keeping to a regular schedule really isnt too difficult, even for the most novice, and possibly undisciplined, guinea pig keepers. They are not a substitute for veterinary treatment. The fiber in hay helps meet the important digestive health needs of herbivores such as guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have been domestic pets for over 400 years. A dental disease where the teeth overgrow, and prevent the guinea pig from eating. Guinea lynx pamphlet and translations this concise brochure is available to anyone to download and distribute without cost pending email notification see bottom of page.
Typically, they can live 712 years with proper care and nutrition. Guinea pigs do chew sometimes but not constantly like rabbits and gerbils. Guinea pig health animal hospitals usapet health care. Diet a healthy diet for adults is based on guinea pig pellets and quality grass hay, such as timothy hay. Grass hay should be the highfiber cornerstone of every guinea pig s diet. October 23, 2017 how to care for your guinea pig, how to feed your guinea pig chemicals, cuttings, fungus, grass, meadow, mildew, mold, pesticides, timothy hay, water chris perkins guinea pigs are herbivores which means they are used to eating plant life, insects, veggies, and fruit in the wild. They may live 5 to 7 years or more, so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully. A health check with an exotics vet should present the opportunity to ask questions in regards to the vets experience and ensures you have chosen the correct vet for your guinea pig. Guinea pig the guinea pigs endearing personality provides delightful companionship for both adults and families. Grass hay and fresh, clean water should be available to your pet at all times. They are very interactive, trainable, and need daily attention. If you need additional information, refer to the sources section or contact your veterinarian as appropriate. Keeping to a regular schedule really isnt too difficult, even for the most novice, and possibly undisciplined, guinea pig keepers.
The collective name for the young from one pregnancy. This outline of how to care for your cavy the proper name. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Six record sheets treatment on one side, weight on the other are included in the cavy health record book, a handy reference, summarizing much of the information available on this site read more. Guinea pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Once settled in their new home they are inquisitive, friendly and talkative. The average lifespan of a factory or industrialbreed pig is six to ten years. Guinea pigs need their nails clipped approximately once a month. To ensure your guinea pig remains healthy it is important to locate an exotics veterinarian competent and knowledgeable in guinea pig care.
Remember you guinea pig will play in the bowl and soil the water so a bottle for water is best. Guinea pig 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly, animated, rigged, game, and vr options. Farmers hand book on pig production food and agriculture. Caring for guinea pigs basic guinea pig care terminology femalesow maleboar youngpiglets housing guinea pigs are very social animals that prefer to live in small groups. Guinea pig guinea pigs can be the most endearing and wonderful family pets. Guinea pigs are the only members of the rodent suborder hystricomorpha that are widely used as laboratory animals. As part of the gp care routine, you should check on them at least twice a day, morning and evening. Owning and caring for guinea pigs can be very rewarding, but its a big responsibility and a longterm commitment in terms of care and cost. Some signs that a guinea pig is sick are loss of appetite, weight loss, hunched posture, an abnormal walk or a limp, a belly that is unusually. Dec 30, 2017 october 23, 2017 how to care for your guinea pig, how to feed your guinea pig chemicals, cuttings, fungus, grass, meadow, mildew, mold, pesticides, timothy hay, water chris perkins guinea pigs are herbivores which means they are used to eating plant life, insects, veggies, and fruit in the wild. Due to the instability of the vitamin, it will not be effective. Guinea pigs are the only animals other than primates that require vitamin c in their. If you clean your guinea pig cage once a week, plan to clean it the same time each week. Buy care for your guinea pigs rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn.
So when looking for a healthy guinea pig, here are 10 things you need to check for when getting a guinea pig. Their cuteness and amiability are overriding factors in why so many decide to take on the care of a guinea pig as a pet, not to mention how they are economical, easy to care for and very good for your well being. Things you need to check for when getting a guinea pig 1. Recording your guinea pig s weight and medical treatments is a valuable tool for monitoring your pets health. Your guinea pigs formal scientific name is the cavia. Some signs that a guinea pig is sick are loss of appetite, weight loss, hunched posture, an abnormal walk or a limp, a belly that is unusually skinny or abnormally large, a change in the consistency of the hair coat, or difficulty breathing. Plan service mwps swine housing and equipment handbook mwps18 4th ed. Rescues, pet stores, and new pet owners will find great advice for getting a guinea pig off to a good start. If males are desired, littermates will often get along. Also, guinea pigs are very picky, and changes in food and water tastes are not often welcomed or well tolerated. Guinea pigs love a routine guinea pig care guinea pigs. They may be very sick, but unless you are looking for specific symptoms, you may not realize he is ill until he is very ill. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device.
They were raised by the incas and used as food and in religious ceremonies. Your guinea pig is a herbivore, which means he eats only plant material. 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. However, in the guinness book of records there is a 15 year old guinea pig recorded. Presentations ppt, key, pdf logging in or signing up. They are relatively easy to care for and will return lots of love and affection. How we can help call 53075293 to schedule an appointment with the companion exotic animal medicine and surgery service.
A hay rack for hanging leafy greens, hay and grass to keep it clean and fresh. How to care for your guinea pig archives online guinea pig care. 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. They are active, friendly, and have excellent personalities. Help with guinea pig emergency kit the guinea pig forum. These sociable, somewhat skittish creatures are easy to care for, seldom bite and are exceptionally clean.
Timothy haybased pellets are recommended for adults, and avoid those made with nuts, seeds, dried fruits and corn products. Heres a surprisingly simple way to keep to regular daily care routine. Whether you spent some time planning the purchase of your guinea pig or you acquired it on the spur of the moment, youve probably got lots of questions about how to take car e of your furry new friend. Seagulls illness and ailments a site that has been around for quite a few years and has excellent information on guinea pig health problems. Guinea pig care sheets for beginners to help you get organized. With proper care and nutrition guinea pigs can live up to 10. Guinea pig care sheet always wash your hands after handling your guinea pig or its housing to help maintain sanitary conditions. Guinea pigs a pet owners guide guinea pigs make excellent pets, and can be a particularly rewarding first pet for children, being very easy to handle, friendly and vocal. Taking care of your guinea pig download ebook pdf, epub. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pack of 12 care sheets with useful information, checklists to help you keep organised. Texas rustlers guinea pig and small animal rescue is a nonprofit, volunteerrun organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abandoned, neglected and abused guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small animals in the dallasfort worth area and beyond.
Pdf pig husbandry in papua new guinea a bibliography. Your pet will depend on you for food, water, medical care, and companionship. However, it is, as with all pets very important to ensure that guinea pigs are well looked after and cared for to ensure they live a long an healthy life. A constant supply of hay provides fibre, vital to keep the teeth and digestive system in good.
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