Download or read book Standard of Perfection for Cavies written by United Cavy Breeders Association and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of the United Cavy Breeder's book "Standard of Perfection For Cabies" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising Cavies or Guinea Pigs. Written in 1922, this book contains descriptions on what is sought for in all the main varieties of Cavies or Guinea Pigs. A nice little reference on Cavies for the breeder or hobbyist who would like to better understand exhibiting cavies. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book Cavies Or Guinea Pigs written by George Gardner and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Owning a Guinea Pig written by Graham J. Edsel and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to raising and owning guinea pigs.
Download or read book The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs written by Allen Christian Smith and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Complete Introduction to Guinea Pigs written by Margaret Elward and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Virginia Parker Guidry and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Compact, easy-to-care-for, and a bundle of fun" is how author Virginia Parker Guidry describes the irresistible guinea pig. Ideal pets for families with children, cavies (as they're often called) are clean, odorless, gentle, loving, and entertaining. This Complete Care Made Easy Guinea Pigs encapsulates all the virtues of these perfect small mammals and gives new owners practical advice about how to care for them. In chapter one, "A Guinea What?" the author talks about the guinea pig's natural history;they're neither pigs nor from Guinea, but rather a rodent from Peru;and how scientists classify this very unique mammal. To decide whether the guinea pig is right for you, chapter two discusses who makes the ideal owner and presents thirteen popular breeds of longhaired and shorthaired guinea pigs and the colors available to pet owners today.The chapter "Finding a Healthy Guinea Pig" offers solid advice about selecting the right guinea pig, where to purchase or adopt, and the preferred sex. A complete chapter on preparing for the guinea pig offers the reader excellent advice about acclimating the new pet to the home, selecting the best cage and hutch, and pig-proofing the home. The subject of understanding guinea pig behavior is discussed in the chapter "Living with a Guinea Pig," which also covers daily-care topics such as feeding, grooming, handling, exercise, and litter box training. Keeping the guinea pig healthy is discussed in "Staying Healthy," a chapter that covers preventing illness, choosing a veterinarian, and common ailments. The final chapter "Just for the Fun of It!" explores games, toys, activities, and showing guinea pigs. The appendix includes lists of pig-specific clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Ashley Petrylak and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help a reader learn more about guinea pigs and how they make great pets.
Download or read book The Guinea Pig Or Domestic Cavy for Food Fur and Fancy written by Charles Cumberland and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Guinea Pig written by Wanda L. Curran and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Guinea Pig tells you everything you need to know to succesfully choose, buy, raise, and show all types of guinea pigs.
Download or read book The Guinea Pig Or Domestic Cavy written by Charles Cumberland FZS and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of Cumberland's book "The Guinea Pig or Domestic Cavy" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising Cavies or Guinea Pigs. Written in 1886, this book is one of the earliest ever written solely about the Cavy or Guinea Pig and is a storehouse of information on Cavies. Chapters include The Domestic Cavy, The Cavy Fancy, The Origin of the Domestic Cavy, The Cavy As Food, Breeding in Courts, Feeding Cavies, Breeding Cavies in Hutches, Diseases of the Cavy and much more. In our opinion, this is one of the best books on the subject of Cavies and will be a treasure to Cavy breeders everywhere. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Julie Rach Mancini and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide that provides informative tips and photos illustrating all aspects of pet care for Guinea pigs.
Download or read book The Guinea Pig Handbook written by Sharon Vanderlip D.V.M. and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have pet guide for guinea pig lovers Are you considering owning a guinea pig? Do you already have one but want to make sure you're caring for it properly? Look no further! Written by a pet expert, The Guinea Pig Handbook has everything you need to own a happy, healthy guinea pig. Full of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings, this comprehensive guide also covers: Information on guinea pig's traits and origins Details on guinea pig's anatomy and life cycle Advice on caging, feeding, and health care New, prospective, and experienced owners of guinea pigs will find this pet book a helpful, accessible resource. Full of detailed advice on selecting a healthy pet, coping with the guinea pig's breed-specific concerns, specialized grooming, nutrition, anatomy, health care, and first aid instruction in case of accidents, this is the go-to guinea pig guide.
Download or read book Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years since the third edition of this indispensable reference was published, a great deal has been learned about the nutritional requirements of common laboratory species: rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, and vole. The Fourth Revised Edition presents the current expert understanding of the lipid, carbohydrate, protein, mineral, vitamin, and other nutritional needs of these animals. The extensive use of tables provides easy access to a wealth of comprehensive data and resource information. The volume also provides an expanded background discussion of general dietary considerations. In addition to a more user-friendly organization, new features in this edition include: A significantly expanded section on dietary requirements for rats, reporting substantial new findings. A new section on nutrients that are not required but that may produce beneficial results. New information on growth and reproductive performance among the most commonly used strains of rats and mice and on several hamster species. An expanded discussion of diet formulation and preparationâ€"including sample diets of both purified and natural ingredients. New information on mineral deficiency and toxicity, including warning signs. This authoritative resource will be important to researchers, laboratory technicians, and manufacturers of laboratory animal feed.
Download or read book Is a Guinea Pig a Good Pet for Me written by Hannah Fields and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea pigs, also called cavies, have been kept as pets ever since the Inca domesticated them more than 3,000 years ago in South America. However, owning a guinea pig isn't for everyone. Guinea pigs, like other pets, require love, attention, and a financial investment. This book explores what owning a guinea pig is really like and helps children understand if a guinea pig is the best pet for them. Full-color photographs show kids what their new pet will need, and a list of items illustrates the initial cost of owning a cavy.
Download or read book Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs written by Virginia C. G. Richardson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry. Written in note form the book assists in the formulation of a diagnostic plan when the practitioner is faced with a sick animal. Sections on clinical signs, diagnoses and treatments, allow rapid reference in successive chapters on the reproductive, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal and urinary systems, the skin, head and neck, nervous system and husbandry. All the latest drug information has been included and full details of dose rates, contraindications and components of the proprietary preparations are listed in chapter 11. A new chapter has been written providing information on herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Download or read book The Life of a Guinea Pig written by Clare Hibbert and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2005-03-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for children in the six to eight years age group, the books that comprise the 'Life Cycles' series take a visual approach to the changes that plants and animals experience as they move from new life to growth, and finally to old age.
Download or read book Care for a Pet Guinea Pig written by Stephanie Bearce and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very basic information about guinea pigs and how to care for them.
