Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Kate H. Pellham and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making decisions before and after acquiring a guinea pig. Includes information on ten different breeds of guidea pigs.

Download or read book Gordon s Guide to Caring for Your Guinea Pigs written by Isabel Thomas and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themselves, thus also allowing the books to be used to teach perspective. In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text in the book is accompanied by clear, labelled photographs to further reinforce key concepts.

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 PIG Care Guide written by Peter C Castillo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guinea Pig Care Guide" is the ultimate handbook for all guinea pig owners. This comprehensive guide covers everything from selecting the right guinea pig breed and setting up a suitable habitat, to feeding, grooming, and providing medical care. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, this guide takes readers through the entire process of caring for their furry little friends. It also includes helpful tips on bonding with your guinea pig, preventing common health problems, and understanding their behavior. Whether you're a first-time guinea pig owner or an experienced enthusiast, "Guinea Pig Care Guide" is the essential resource for ensuring your pet lives a healthy and happy life. With this book in hand, you'll have all the knowledge and tools necessary to provide your guinea pig with the love and care they deserve.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook written by Elvio Romeo and published by Elvio Romeo. This book was released on 2009-12-11 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's just a taste of what you'll discover in "The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook": * A complete guide to the guinea pig cage and how to easily maintain a healthy environment. * The 5 things you must do before placing your guinea pig in his new home. * What to feed your guinea pig - and what not to give him! There is a ton of inaccurate info out there. I'll tell you the truth so you never have to wonder again! * The importance of bedding and why this is a crucial component of your cage. I'll tell you what type of bedding to buy and how much to use. * How to choose a healthy guinea pig from the store -- there are little known things to look for that the pet store owner's don't want you to know! * The surefire signs of guinea pig illness that will tell you if your guinea pig needs medical attention. * Why a specific type of bedding - frequently recommended - is actually extremely dangerous for your guinea pig. It's known to cause respiratory problems. * A complete guide to all the accessories your guinea pig needs to be happy in his new home. * A complete guinea pig first aid kit. This is an important one! The supplies in this kit just may save your guinea pig's life! * Where you should never place your guinea pig cage in your house. Put it here and it just might kill him! * How to tell if your guinea pig is running a fever. The proper body temperature for a guinea pig (you may be surprised to learn what it is!). * What's the proper heart rate for your guinea pig? The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook will tell you. * All about feeding your guinea pig, including tips on varying his diet to make sure his intestinal tract stays healthy. * The importance of quarantine cage and how to set one up. * An entire chapter devoted to breeding your guinea pigs -- step-by-step instructions from start to finish. and much more !

Download or read book The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook written by Donald Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2009-12-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's just a taste of what you'll discover in "The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook":* A complete guide to the guinea pig cage and how to easily maintain a healthy environment.* The 5 things you must do before placing your guinea pig in his new home.* What to feed your guinea pig - and what not to give him! There is a ton of inaccurate info out there. I'll tell you the truth so you never have to wonder again!* The importance of bedding and why this is a crucial component of your cage. I'll tell you what type of bedding to buy and how much to use.* How to choose a healthy guinea pig from the store -- there are little known things to look for that the pet store owner's don't want you to know!* The surefire signs of guinea pig illness that will tell you if your guinea pig needs medical attention.* Why a specific type of bedding - frequently recommended - is actually extremely dangerous for your guinea pig. It's known to cause respiratory problems.* A complete guide to all the accessories your guinea pig needs to be happy in his new home.* A complete guinea pig first aid kit. This is an important one! The supplies in this kit just may save your guinea pig's life!* Where you should never place your guinea pig cage in your house. Put it here and it just might kill him!* How to tell if your guinea pig is running a fever. The proper body temperature for a guinea pig (you may be surprised to learn what it is!).* What's the proper heart rate for your guinea pig? The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook will tell you.* All about feeding your guinea pig, including tips on varying his diet to make sure his intestinal tract stays healthy.* The importance of quarantine cage and how to set one up.* An entire chapter devoted to breeding your guinea pigs -- step-by-step instructions from start to finish.and much more !

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 Handbook for Caring for Guinea Pigs written by Skyler Moon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Handbook for Caring for Guinea Pigs: Everything You Need to Know for Happy and Healthy Guinea Pigs" is an essential guide for guinea pig owners, providing comprehensive and practical knowledge to ensure the well-being and happiness of these beloved pets. Within the pages of this handbook, readers will find a wealth of information covering all aspects of guinea pig care, including nutrition, housing, health maintenance, grooming, and behavior. This comprehensive resource empowers guinea pig owners with valuable insights into the dietary requirements of their pets, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet for optimal health and vitality. Furthermore, readers will discover guidance on creating a safe and enriching living environment, catering to the physical and psychological needs of guinea pigs. The handbook also delves into the intricacies of grooming and health maintenance, offering step-by-step instructions for nail trimming, dental care, bathing, and overall coat maintenance. Through clear and detailed explanations, readers will learn how to proactively address their guinea pig's grooming needs, promoting a healthy and comfortable coat while minimizing the risk of potential health issues. Moreover, the book sheds light on guinea pig behavior, enabling owners to understand and respond to the unique nuances of their pets' actions. By recognizing signs of distress, illness, or contentment, readers can cultivate a deeper bond and provide attentive, compassionate care to their guinea pigs. "Handbook for Caring for Guinea Pigs" stands as an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced guinea pig owners, encompassing the knowledge and guidance necessary to foster a fulfilling and nurturing environment for these endearing companions. With its practical advice and expert insights, this book is poised to become an invaluable companion, equipping readers with the tools to ensure the well-being and happiness of their cherished guinea pigs.

Download or read book Guinea Pig Care Book written by Kingsley Moore and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Kingsley Moore reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.

Download or read book Guinea Pig Care Book written by Saurav A and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "Guinea Pig Care 101" is written by keeping the practical aspect of caring for our guinea pigs in mind. We have owned guinea pigs for several years now and we understand how hard it can be for a new owner to get it right! We never knew if the cage we are keeping them in is of right size or not? Can I use cat litter or aspen bedding? We were unsure! What would be the ideal diet? We used to think hay & pellets are all they need! What are the common health problems and how can we deal with them? We really had no idea. But with years of learning and gathering experience we have come to this point where we feel whatever we have learned should be shared with other owners out there. Thus, we have created this wonderful guide where we have covered all the practical aspects of owning a guinea pig and keeping them safe and healthy. We have tried to cut out all the crap and have kept only the best information for you! I bet you will learn a lot and be a good Guinea pig Mommy/Daddy!

Download or read book Mini Encyclopedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds and Care written by Myra Mahoney and published by Mini Encyclopedia. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guinea Pigs remain a perennial favorite as pets with young and old alike. This book will show you how to care for your pet. It will examine in detail the ideal methods of housing, feeding, grooming, health and care. Once you have learned all you need to know to keep your pet safe and healthy the book will examine the most popular breeds available and provide the right criteria to help you make a choice."--Publisher's description.

Download or read book The Laboratory Guinea Pig written by Donna J. Clemons and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laboratory animals play an important role in biomedical research and advances. Expanded, updated, and now published in full color to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed, this guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the laboratory setting. It includes additional information on the research uses of the guinea pig along with updated medical care information.

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 Chinchillas written by Donna Anastasi and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delightful South American "unrodent-like rodent" known as the chinchilla makes a playful and affectionate companion animal. Author Donna Anastasi refers to them as "inquisitive, sensitive, intelligent, and active," the ideal combination of intelligence and interaction anyone would want in a small pet.This Complete Care Made Easy title is an ideal introductory pet guide about the chinchilla, with detailed chapters on characteristics, selection of a healthy chinchilla, housing and care, welcoming and taming the new arrival, feeding and daily care, training, and health and veterinary care. The book offers excellent advice about feeding and nutrition, including the choice of pellets, supplements, hay, and treats.The chapter "Understanding and Training Your Chinchilla" explains the abilities and limitations of chinchillas' senses (they're nearsighted but have exceptional hearing) and offers a great overview of how they communicate through sounds and body language. With positive reinforcement and a clicker (no leash and collar!), the chin can be trained to perform tricks for the family's entertainment, and the book gives lots of training pointers for owners! For chin fanciers who are interested in further exploration, the author includes chapters on breeding chinchillas and getting involved in chin shows. Sidebars throughout the text provide useful information to chinchilla keepers, covering such topics as chin colors, harmful human foods, daily care checklist, and show terminology. The resources include chinchilla societies, books and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.

Download or read book The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals written by Robert C. Hubrecht and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seminal reference on the care of laboratory and captiveanimals, The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management ofLaboratory and Other Research Animals is a must-have for anyoneworking in this field. The UFAW Handbook has been thedefinitive text since 1947. Written for an international audience,it contains contributions from experts from around the world. The book focuses on best practice principles throughout, providingcomprehensive coverage, with all chapters being peer reviewed byanonymous referees. As well as addressing the husbandry oflaboratory animals, the content is also of great value to zoos andaquaria. Changes for the eighth edition: Revised and updated to reflect developments since publicationof the previous edition. New chapters on areas of growing concern, including: the 3Rs;phenotyping; statistics and experimental design; welfareassessment; legislation; training of people caring for lab animals;and euthanasia. All material combined into one volume for ease ofreference. This book is published on behalf of UFAW (The UniversitiesFederation for Animal Welfare), with whom we also publish theUFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This majorseries of books provides an authoritative source ofinformation on worldwide developments, current thinking and bestpractice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. Fordetails of all of the titles in the series see ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/ufaw"www.wiley.com/go/ufaw/a.

Download or read book Guinea Pig Scientists written by Leslie Dendy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of ten men and women, from the 1770s to the present, who devoted their lives, and sometimes risked them, to answer some of the big questions in science and medicine.

Download or read book Gerbils written by Donna Anastasi and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn’t wish to share his or her home with a cage full of “Furry Mongolian Friends” aka gerbils!? Author Susan Anastasi certain does! She describes these irresistible critters as “quiet, clean, friendly, curious, active, and easy-to-please.” In deciding whether the gerbil is for you, Anastasi offers this advice: “If you are looking for a seemingly limitless cache of cuteness—from their long, fanning whiskers and large almond-shaped eyes to heir bunnylike hind legs and tufted tail tips—then gerbils are for you!” Clearly bitten by the gerbil bug, the author begins by providing some basic natural history about gerbils, their origins on the Mongolian range, and an overview of their behaviors. Anastasi defends her favorite pocket pet and asserts that the gentle gerbil does not deserve its Latin name (Meriones ungiculatus), which translates as “clawed warrior.” Filled with terrific color photographs, Gerbils summarizes the basic needs of these adorable rodents, specifically addressing their housing requirements, the cost and commitment involved, and their interactions with children and other pets. The following are devoted to purchasing a healthy gerbil from a pet shop, hobby breeder, or shelter; introducing the gerbil to the home; housing and feeding; taming and handling the pet gerbil; health considerations and potential household hazards; breeding and raising the young; and exhibiting gerbils at shows. The discussion on housing covers the selection of the ideal enclosure, basic housing setup, accessories, safety, and a guide to cleaning the tank. The chapter “Taming and Handling Your Gerbils” offers a step-by-step socialization process to acclimate the gerbil to its new handler and surroundings plus instructions for handling the gerbil and discouraging nipping. All keepers will be interested in the chapter on keeping gerbils healthy through smart preventative care; topics covered include allergies; broken limbs and head injury; teeth, tail, and ear problems; dehydration; diarrhea; heat stroke; hypothermia; mites, and more. Gerbil enthusiasts who are looking to become gerbil midwives will find complete instructions for breeding and raising pups (baby gerbils) in the chapter about reproduction. It covers planning a litter, setting up a breeding tank, mating, caring for the pregnant mom, birthing, fostering, growth cycles, weaning, handling pups, and more. The chapter “Fun with Gerbils” offers ideas for games, art projects, photographing, and training gerbils to do seven fun tricks. Resources include lists of publications, clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.