It is best to invest in a well illustrated handbook but unless you know exactly what you are doing, play on the safe side. The care of guinea pigs handbook is an essential primer for the newcomer to guinea pigs care and a classic to add to any. However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. Guinea pigs are considered to be an ideal first pet. The ultimate guinea pig handbook covers all of this, and a lot more. Guinea pigs best toys for guinea pigs to chew read more. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock.
This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animali. Guinea pig care, handling, pros and cons, feeding, training and showing. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig care. In presentday peru and ecuador, unearthed statues depicting guinea pigs date back from 500 b.
A lot of pet books are quite basic, meant for beginners, children, etc, but i think this book is great for even the seasoned guinea pig keeper. These little creatures are also known as cavy or cuy as livestock. Ruby was rescued from a farm at 78 weeks old where she wasnt treated very well and penny came from a pet shop and due to carelessness they were bred by the previous owners. The guinea pig handbook comes with a plethora of sections on basic guinea pig care, anatomy and necessary accessories to keep your pet safe and healthy. Download pdf the guinea pig free online new books in. The colour photos are fab there are so many gorgeous pictures and diagrams. This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a guinea pig project. Barrons pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustr.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 11, 2020 the origin of the colloquial name guinea pig is a subject of much debate. This book is for any guinea pig owner that needs a detailed howto manual about caring for their pet. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig. Guinea pig farming business is a more profitable source of food and income than many traditional stock animals such as pigs and cattle, because these animals require much less room than traditional livestock and they reproduce extremely quickly. In times of stress, a guinea pigs need for vitamin c can fluctuate. Keep the cage inside the house guinea pigs have very limited temperature fluctuation tolerance, and there is a risk of other animals breaking into the cage and attacking the guinea pig. Basically, its the book i wish i had when i was smuggling my very first guinea pig. From the fascinating chapter on the evolutionary history of the guinea pig cavy, dr. Although i can say boys tend to be slightly messier than girls as its important to know guinea pigs poop a heck of a lot. Guinea pigs are pretty easy pets to take care of, like any pet they require cleaning, fresh food, water, hay and exercise. The ufaw handbook on the care and management of laboratory. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animal s anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on caging, feeding, breeding, and health care. Before you embark on owning one of these lovable creatures, theres a lot you need to know.
Speak to your guinea pig with lower and soft voice, because it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. Ensure that your pet has a floor time every day, so it can freely walk around on the floor, outside the cage confinements. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals however, handbooks have a larger pagecount and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. According to vanderlip, some historians speculate that the roasted meat reminded europeans of suckling pigs.
Ill show you the truth about curing your guinea pig. Apr 29, 2015 no one is really sure where the name guinea pig came from. However, handbooks have a larger pagecount and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each title s subject pet. Jangali bandel wild boar, pygmi bandel, hurra, banmpudke. The book indicates a petstore sized cage is acceptable, when in truth most guinea pigs need about 7. If you are considering getting a guinea pig, you will need to know the basic facts about them. The guinea pig, also known as a avy, are from the rabbit family. 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. A guinea pig named rodney, voiced by chris rock, was a prominent character in the 1998 film dr. Supplement with natural science vitamin c to ensure your guinea pig is getting what he needs. Male guinea pigs should be separated from their pups, at least for most of the time, simply because the little ones have to be with their mothers. Complete this required project and record book every year a guinea pig project is taken. 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. The guinea pig handbook barrons pet handbooks by vanderlip dvm, sharon lynn dec 1, 2015.
Silkie guinea pigs a complete guide to a beautiful breed. Guinea pigs have been identified as a viable source of protein in africa and they are gaining recognition as a healthier protein alternative than traditional sources. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce. Guinea pig is actually a species of rodent which belongs to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Barron s pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as barron s best selling complete pet owner s manuals. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear. The guinea pig handbook is an excellent resource for everyone who owns a cavy. This outstanding guinea pig handbook is comprehensive, detailed, useful, and fun to read.
Dolittle, and linny the guinea pig is a costar on nick jr. Newborn guinea pigs can meet their fathers, but only if their mothers arent around. Read the guinea pig handbook by sharon lynn vanderlip, d. Beginners guineapig handbook guineapig wheekly uk blog. The guinea pig is will prove a wonderful companion, as it is an absolutely incredible animal. The guinea pig handbook by sharon lynn vanderlip dvm. The complete beginners guide to guinea pig care and facts how to care for guinea pigs, guinea pig facts book 1 ebook. Archeologists suggest that the moche people of ancient peru worshipped guinea pigs, which often became the subject of art. Grass hay should be the highfiber cornerstone of every guinea pig s diet.
The guinea pig handbook, 2nd edition on apple books. Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer whos written nearly 400 articles for the spruce pets. This handbook is a valuable resource for every cavy enthusiast. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on caging, feeding, and health care. May 31, 2019 best faqs about guinea pig cage what happens if you let too much poop accumulate in a guinea pig cage. Guinea pigs guide guinea pig care guide for beginners. The origin of the colloquial name guinea pig is a subject of much debate. However, handbooks have a larger pagecount and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titlei. The guinea pig handbook ebook por sharon lynn vanderlip, d. Guinea pigs were used in some major advertising campaigns in the 1990s and 2000s, notably for egg banking plc, 3 snapple, and blockbuster video. You can tell that they are especially excited when a guinea pig performs little hops in the air, also known as popcorning. According to the guinea pig handbook, they were bred for food and as a sacrificial animal for the gods. Guinea pigs like to eat more or less constantly so it is essential they have something to nibble on such as hay.
How to kill your pet here we present a simple 20step recipe for killing you pet if tired of waiting for natural causes. Vanderlips book delves into important aspects of guinea pig care, including nutrition, housing, medical conditions, handling, emergency care, behavior, and how to raise guinea pigs. In this case, guinea pig insurance is a good options to go, before thoroughly following this recipe. Is exactly what ran through our minds when we brought home our guinea pigs ruby and penny.
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. Barrons pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as barrons bestselling complete pet owners manuals. The first part of the name may have been derived from the price of the animal in 16th and 17thcentury englandthat is, possibly one guineaor it may have arisen from the animals being carried to european markets after first being transferred to ships in ports in guinea. The guinea pig cannot be cooped up in a cage all day, but sometimes, even a guinea pig that has a lot of space can become bad. What to feed your guinea pig and what not to give him. The photographs are beautiful and the information is thorough and detailed. Do male guinea pigs need to be separated from the piglets. Dont allow female pups to encounter their dads once theyre 21 days old, however. This text likewise deals with the noninduced diseases of guinea pigs and use of the guinea pig in nutrition research, otologic research, toxicology, and teratology. An entire chapter devoted to guinea pig illnesses and cures. Expect to find guinea pig aprons lying across the tables, super cute photographs of fleabags bestie boo and her beloved guinea adorning the shelves and youll even be able to pose with the shows notorious golden nude statue. The guinea pig handbook by sharon lynn vanderlip 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. The guinea pig handbook by sharon vanderlip, 9781438005096, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It belongs to the rabbit family and is a native of south america. Pdf the guinea pig handbook download full pdf book.
If owner has only one cavy generally not recommended, then frequent interaction with the pet is highly recommended. With over 100 pages filled to the brim with information and adorable illustrations, the guinea pig guide makes it easy to learn everything you need to know to give your guinea pig a long, happy, healthy life with you. The guinea pig handbook barrons pet handbooks guinea pigs. Keep your pets cage in a draft free area that stays between 6070f thoroughly clean your pets cage at least once a week with warm, soapy water or an appropriate, nontoxic cleaner. Housing feeding breeding and diseases by alkeith o jackson and guinea pig care jul 27, 2014 3.
Sections on animal care and welfare and on animal records include housing, growth, feeding, budgeting, and more. The guinea pigs can be raised in both urban and rural families for supplementary income. All you have to do is claim your ebook to discover why. There name varies from region to region, for example. The pakhribas black pig was developed at pakhribas agriculture centre dhankuta nepal through three ways crossing between saddleback, fayun and tamworth. The fiber in hay helps meet the important digestive health needs of herbivores such as guinea pigs. Ive been keeping guinea pigs for a few years and rarely come across a guinea pig book that keeps me interested and teaches me new things. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus. Sharon lynn vanderlip barrons pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as barrons best selling complete pet owners manuals.
Written for an international audience, it contains contributions from experts from around the world. Cavy project and record book osu extension publications. Basically, its the book i wish i had when i was smuggling my very first guinea pig into my college dorm. The seminal reference on the care of laboratory and captive animals, the ufaw handbook on the care and management of laboratory and other research animals is a musthave for anyone working in this field. Guinea pigs tend to produce a considerable amount of feces, so the accumulation of poop in their cage is unavoidable without frequent cleaning. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as b. Farmers handbook on pig production 1 1 breeds native breeds native breeds of pig can be found throughout the country. The ufaw handbook has been the definitive text since 1947.
Topics covered include general care, history, anatomy, selection, housing and equipment, records, nutrition, health, reproduction, show preparation, marketing, and care. To satisfy the formfillerouterlover in me all of us, the guinea pig guide also includes these fun extras to make caring for your guinea pig as organized and stressfree as possible. The guinea pig handbook ebook by sharon lynn vanderlip, d. My documentszoe fileseducation guinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. Guinea pig is a social herd animal, so it needs company. The name guinea pig is often believed to be a nod to their piercing vocalizations, which are reminiscent of the actual squeals of pigs. Heres just a taste of what youll discover in the ultimate guinea pig handbook. The main reason is that the pig is bored, so you need to provide them with a variety of fun guinea pig toys to chew them.
They are adorable and loving animals that are easy to maintain and handle. Your guinea pig has the potential to completely recover from an illness, but its not how you think. A complete guide to the guinea pig cage and how to easily maintain a healthy environment. The surefire signs of guinea pig illness that will tell you if your guinea pig needs medical attention. They are wholly vegetarian with a similar diet to that of a rabbit, which makes. Dec 17, 2015 the guinea pig handbook by sharon vanderlip, 9781438005096, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lee the guinea pig handbook por sharon lynn vanderlip, d. Housing your guinea pig guinea pigs need a safe place that allows enough room to climb, jump, and explore, as well as to escape potential environmental stressors. The first part of the name may have been derived from the price of the animal in 16th and 17thcentury englandthat is, possibly one guinea or it may have arisen from the animals being carried to european markets after first being transferred to ships in ports in guinea. Guinea pig your guinea pig is a herbivore, which means he eats only plant material. How do you know if a guinea pig is the perfect pet. A resources directory with all sorts of helpful links to guinea pig organizations, vendors, artisans, hay and food suppliers and other guinea pig related businesses. They are a small body size compared to other exotic and crosses pig types. The 5 things you must do before placing your guinea pig in his new home.
Squeaking in a guinea pig can signify a variety of different and diverse things, whether apprehension or enthusiasm. And when you read it, youll be blown away with how simple it really is to care for guinea pigs. Topics on guinea pig behavior, genetics, specific pathogenfree technique, biomethodology, and colony husbandry are also covered. No one seems to know why they are called guinea pigs. Mar 01, 2016 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. Maybe you dont even know what exactly a guinea pig is.