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 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 The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs written by Peter Gurney and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most popular and well-written books about guinea pigs on the market. Topics include housing, choosing, health care and behavior. The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs is written by a well-respected authority on guinea pigs and will make owners more enthusiastic about owning them.

Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Mark Evans and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information for the first-time pet owner on the physical characteristics, selection, care, and feeding of guinea pigs.

Download or read book Taking Care of Your Guinea Pigs written by Helen Piers and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the selection, housing, feeding, training, and care of guinea 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 Caring for Your Guinea Pig written by Kremena Spengler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simple text and photographs discuss ways to take care of pet guinea pigs"--Provided by publisher.

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 Guinea Pig Care written by Albert Melan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kind of rodent known as the guinea pig is one of the most popular choices for keeping as an unusual pet. There are many distinct sorts of guinea pigs, each of which has its own unique pattern of coloring and coat texture. The American, the Abyssinian, and the Peruvian are the most frequent types. The American has a short, silky coat, while the Abyssinian has a short coat with swirls called rosettes (long coat). Skinny pigs are a kind of hairless variety that are also available. Guinea pigs are often calm and sociable animals, making them excellent pets. Their maintenance requires a modest investment of time but is otherwise uncomplicated. Their living quarters may be constructed and maintained with relative ease, and their food can be purchased at almost any pet supply shop. Because guinea pigs are sociable creatures, it is best to house them in pairs of the same gender or in small groups to avoid them from becoming lonely or bored. 1 It is recommended to have a pair of females rather than two males since males are more likely to fight with one another, particularly if they have not been spayed. It is in your best interest to prevent your guinea pig from interacting with any of the other animals that live in your home, particularly any carnivores like dogs, cats, and ferrets, since they are very likely to damage your pet. Guinea pigs might be apprehensive when they are initially brought home as pets, but they seldom bite. The more you handle them, the more used they will get to being picked up and carried about as they become more docile. Guinea pigs form attachments to the individuals who care for them the most, and many of them take pleasure in snuggling up with their owners. Some, when they see their favorite persons, will also let out a high-pitched shriek of joy. There is a wide spectrum of personalities found in guinea pigs, from reserved to extroverted. However, in general, they are kind and sociable animals kept as pets. Additionally, guinea pigs, despite the fact that they are typically quiet creatures, are capable of making some quite loud vocalizations. This is particularly the case when they are shrieking with joy about a meal. When they are content and comfortable, they are also capable of producing a low-pitched purring sound. They are normally active during the day, however there have been reports of them waking up and being active at night on rare occasions. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you probably shouldn't keep their cage in the same room as you do. Some individuals may be surprised to learn that caring for such a little animal as a guinea pig requires a significant time commitment on their part. You should make it a point to spend at least a few hours each day interacting with your pet outside of its cage, providing it the opportunity to exercise and explore its surroundings. Expect to spend time cleaning the cage at least once per week in addition to the regular feedings that are required of you.

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 Your Guinea Pig written by Wanda L. Curran and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 237 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 Looking After Guinea Pigs written by Laura Howell and published by Pet Guides. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring useful guidance throughout, this is the perfect guide for young guinea pig owners and those who are thinking of getting a pet guinea pig.

Download or read book How to care for your Guinea Pig written by Cristina Rebiere and published by Rebiere. This book was released on with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to take good care of your Guinea Pig, naturally?Do you love nature, animals and plants?Your existence seems sometimes too complex and sad?Life is also made of simple pleasures which can transform into pure happiness easily ;-)Our collection of practical booklets "Nature Passion" will prove it to you!Discover small, easy, cheap ebooks which will help you welcome Nature into your daily life! We have more than a decade of experience in small animals breeding and petting sessions with children in our mini-zoo. We also love to share our elders experience. We would like to share with you our useful knowledge and our tips to simply "tame" Nature which is sadly put aside by our modern life... You will discover small and helpful ebooks, always at hand on your smartphone :-) N°5 - How to care for your Guinea Pig? In this fifth opus we will study this little animal which will become - maybe - your next pet: the Guinea Pig. Fragile, sensitive, it is a lovely friend and you will love it. You must be patient and learn how to take good care of it, so you can enjoy its presence to the full and it can remain healthy! What will you find in this "Nature Passion"?our advice to take good care of your Guinea Pigpresentation of the Guinea Pigfood and diet tipshygiene and health of your Guinea Pigshelter and living space for your pet So, are you ready to welcome Nature into your daily life?! Yes? Let's go! Kind regards, Cristina & Olivier Rebiere

Download or read book Guinea Pigs Care a Guide from a Veterinarian on Caring for Your Guinea Pigs written by Donald Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea pigs are the sweetest animals, they love to be hugged and cuddled and handled by human beings. They are very social creatures who prefer to live with at least one other guinea pig and love to be in groups. They are little creatures but they like a lot of space to live and play in. They are generally healthy animals but are susceptible to certain illnesses such as fungal skin issues and parasitic problems. However, once they are properly housed and fed and taken to the veterinarian when they are ill, they will lead a fun-filled and healthy life. Their diet has to comprise of fruits, vegetable and pellets and they have to have hay and vitamin C. To ensure that they are healthy the pet owner will need to pay close attention to their eyes, ears, mouth and bottom to ensure that there is no discharge. Guinea pigs are very easy to breed. However, it is recommended that your sow be at least 3 months old before you breed her, even though they can become impregnated from as early as about five weeks' old. Your male guinea pig should be between three and four months old before you begin to breed him. Table of ContentsPublishers NotesDedicationWhat You Need To Know About Guinea Pigs Before You Buy ThemBest Type Of Guinea Pig To Buy : Different Species And Which One Makes The Best PetCreating The Right Environment For Your Guinea Pig : Providing A Good HabitatWhat To Feed Your Guinea Pig To Make Him Live LongerHow To Monitor The Health Of Your Guinea Pigs : Common Health Issues And How To Treat ThemHow Many Guinea Pigs Should You Have In One CageBreeding Your Guinea Pigs : How To Find The Right Mate And The ProcessCaring For A Pregnant Guinea PigCaring For Baby Guinea Pigs

Download or read book Caring for Your Guinea Pig written by Jill Foran and published by Av2 by Weigl. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the different types of guinea pigs, what equipment is needed to house them properly, and tips for their proper care.

Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Angela Beck and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea pigs, also called cavies, can make great pets if you understand their needs. Guinea Pigs: Keeping and Caring for Your Pet discusses cage requirements, choosing a healthy guinea pig, socializing her to other pets, feeding her a proper diet, and grooming her. Also read about your guinea pig's exercise needs, some tricks you can teach her, and how she communicates. This book will help you keep your guinea pig happy and healthy so you can enjoy many years together. Book jacket.

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 !