Newborn guinea pigs pups care, feeding, vaccines, and more. Also, add a small animal hideout or nest, which you can find at most pet stores, where your guinea pig can go to feel secure and rest. An important thing when learning how to care for a guinea pig is understanding its healthcare needs. Nov 18, 2009 we are all guinea pigs with the gross and permanent tampering of our food, water and air supply but this is beyond sick. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as. I find it stressful to care for my pets from time to time, so i research their care and stay diligent about their environment and diet. They are adorable, affectionate and extremely social. They have a short, flat nose, laterally placed eyes, and hairless external pinnae.
This chapter deals with the health and medical care issues of guinea pigs. I called around all of the local pet shops and vet offices looking for. Looking for an advice video on how to look after baby guinea pigs. 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. The guinea pig or cavy is a member of the rodent family with an average life span of 4 to 7 years. Unless the mother guinea pig is known to be dead, there is a good chance that she is feeding her babies as in general guinea pigs do. Your male guinea pig should be between three and four months old before you begin to breed him. Read below to get in the know when it comes to guinea pig care. Fill in the remaining areas with insulating materials. Avoid cedar and pine bedding, which can irritate a guinea pigs respiratory system. This book was amazing and i recommend buying it if you are interested in having a guinea pigs as a new furry friend.
The ultimate guinea pig care guide kritter care 101. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health rspca. Most guinea pigs will live from five to nine years but, if kept in optimum conditions and in good health, some are known to live up. In addition to the activities above, other duties may include. Guinea pigs this web page contains basic information for the care of guinea pigs. And to think tax dollars pays for care, while the drug cos exploit. What lessons have we learned from the war in vietnam. This website is created for all of you guinea pig caretakers. It turned the long hard task of learning how to care for them to a short book,which only takes around a hour to read cover to cover.
She has used them with orphans and ill guinea pigs. Now i need to know how to best care for these little baby pigs that are 5 days old. A guinea pig s gestation period is an average of 63 days long up to 72 days. All books in this series have high quality, fullcolor photos, instructive line drawings. Sep 15, 2009 our guinea pig gave birth to 5 pups last week. If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easytouse introductory guide is a must. The most common types of guinea pigs are the english or american shorthair, the peruvian longhaired, and the abyssinian swirled hair. Grooming is very important for your guinea pig s health. Baby critters require special care, and cute little guinea pigs are no. 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. Baboon orphan caregiver volunteer in south africa 2021.
Hand rearing orphaned guinea pigs normal guinea pig birth. For those people interested in breeding guinea pigs, how to care for orphan babies should be considered. Aug 07, 2008 we got a 3week old guinea pig a month ago. Most guinea pig care books seemed to be aimed at children, but this one is aimed for more mature guinea pig caretakers. If you are feeling overwhelmed about proper guinea pig baby care, that is perfectly normal. 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.
According to the american cavy breeders association, there are thirteen species of guinea pig. Why they are called guinea pigs, no one seems to know, unless their shape suggests a small pig and the name guinea is a corruption of guiana, a country in south america. Please help, my daughter is beside herself with worry for them and is devastated over the loss of the mom. Consult the emergency medical guide for signs of illness. Your guinea pig will love all the food you offer, but if sits in their bowl for more than four hours, its time to take it away.
An easy to read, fully illustrated, downloadable book that helps piggie parents of all experience levels learn all about their cavy companions and how to care for them. Guinea pigs are best housed in wellventilated, wiresided cages with. Hand raising baby guinea pigs the unusual pet vets. Subq injections surgery pain management postop care reference books. Guinea pigs make wonderful pets for first time small pet owners or even experienced ones. Baby guinea pigs can then be rehomed to new families by 8 weeks of age, as long as fully weaned and eating solids well on their own. Start with the care guide raising a healthy guinea pig.
Guinea pig page ireland pet service 31 photos facebook. Were your expert guinea pig vet clinic in perth, melbourne. Unless the mother guinea pig is known to be dead, there is a good chance that she is in fact feeding her babies. In addition to keeping an assortment of adult guinea pig food available in the babies cage, young guinea pigs also learn by modeling. Subpart b specifications for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of guinea pigs. Guinea pigs weigh about two to three pounds, come in a variety of. Dec 10, 2014 for most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets. Super pooper is primarily a petguidebook thats been made to help petowners with setting out the diet for their pets. Since the rescue is a female, we asked for a female at the pet store.
Guinea pigs are quite mature when born long gestation, so that while a guinea pig will benefit from its mothers milk, milk is not necessary to thrive and survive. 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. Pdf biology, husbandry, and clinical techniques of guineapigs. 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. Well got home from work today and the mommy guinea pig was not doing well, she was drooling and convulsing and soon passed away. Guinea pigs are also great with children as theyre docile creatures and dont bite often if at all. Gordons guide to caring for your guinea pigsnook book. The british columbia society for the prevention of cruelty.
Includes how, when, and what to handfeed, plus the importance of warmth and tracking weight. Care and maintenance agha american guinea hog association. Guinea pigs can then be sterilised at 12 14 weeks for males and 16 20 weeks for females. Do not hesitate to seek competent veterinary care if you suspect your pig is ill. Orphaned guinea pig babieslooking for advice backyard. Consult the emergency medical guide for signs of illness looking for a pet.
The indiscriminate use of ordnance and chemical weapons against civilian populations is prohibited under international law, dating back to the hague and geneva conventions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The guinea pig or cavy belongs to the rabbit family and is a native of south america. Guinea pig manual topics are available on the main menu. Avoid alfalfa, though its too rich for most guinea. This suitable video explains precisely how its done, and will help you get good at guinea.
Twice a week, let them nibble on raisins and alfalfa. The chapter books on our list are generally best for elementary through early middle school age tween kids. How to keep your guinea pig healthy, active and live longerwhats a guinea pig, anyway. How to raise orphaned, baby pigs mother earth news. Orphaned guinea pigs should be fostered to a lactating sow.
We never knew if the cage we are keeping them in is of right size or not. 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. Care of the pet guinea pig native to south america, the guinea pig is a lively, lovable rodent that requires relatively easy care. After a few weeks of tender care, theyll be able to look after themselves while they put on hundreds of pounds of potential pork. Start with the care guide raising a healthy guinea pig is your guinea pig ill. This page contains general information about guinea pig care. Aug 12, 2015 hebrew orphan asylum collection, archives of the american jewish historical society, center for jewish history, 15 west 16 th street, new york, ny. The dentition of the guinea pig is described as aradicular hypsodont. For the pet guinea pig, a pellet slurry or critical care are superior to baby food as they. You can filter to sort by the best book type for your kid. Allow the puppies to observe the adult guinea pig eating.
For most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets. The guinea pigs wheek a lot and are really loud so make sure to turn down the volume if you watch with headphones. The book guinea pig care 101 is written by keeping the practical aspect of caring for our guinea pigs in mind. Do it the right way and adopt a rescued guinea pig. Sick guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help and can decline very quickly. Published in association with the rspca, the uks leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it. Another consideration is the necessity to breed a female guinea pig for the first time before 7 months of age. The project gutenberg ebook of the raising and care of guinea. The guinea pig handbook by sharon lynn vanderlip dvm. Forums can be very intimidating, sometimes even hostile. Guinea pigs guide guinea pig care guide for beginners. I have 2 orphan guinea pigs they are approximately 1. A female guinea pig is called a sow and her babies are called pups, litter sizes are usually an average of 3, but vary from 18 or more larger litters are often subject to stillborn pups. If you have another guinea pig in your home this can serve as a role model for the puppies.
What every new pet owner needs is a source of instant knowledge, immediate answers to a range of vital questions. Innocent children and families would serve as human guinea pigs to test the longterm results of exposure. Traditional guinea pig care books are often dry or too general. But for some, breeding guinea pigs becomes an interest. Take the hot water and fill with warm water, not hot. This face book page is an online source of information about your furry friends and how to care for them. Getting a new pet is exciting, but also a little daunting. You just want one source you can refer to thats easy to read and thorough and friendly and flexible and super mega heartmeltingly cute, so you can spend less time stressfully searching for information and more time. All the information you need to know about guinea pigs including information on diet, bedding and more. Furthermore, as part of their care, guinea pigs need regular grooming at least weekly or more often for longhaired guinea pigs. Seriously, foster children would be better off to run away and live in poverty and violence of the streets, than this. Brushing brush regularly to keep your guinea pig s coat in top condition. When it comes to childrens stories about guinea pigs, there are a variety of titles. The guinea pig handbook provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on caging, feeding, and health care.
The british columbia society for the prevention of cruelty to. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guinea pig care secrets. If youve been browsing the animal shelter or pet websites and cant resist the adorable furry face of those guinea pigs you. 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. I found a lot of conflicting info about feeding orphaned gps on the internet. To ensure a healthy, happy life, your guinea pig will depend on you for a few things. This is a one stop resource for smart guinea pig owners to give you everything you need to know about basic guinea pig care ensuring your guinea pig is well looked after is vital to making sure they live a long time, and so at online guinea pig care you will find a wealth of articles and information about how to care for your guinea pig. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding. I have 2 orphan guinea pigs they are approximately 1 week. Guinea pig sweater by littlethingcrochets on etsy guinea pig clothes, pet clothes, february challenge.
They do eat and drink for themselves, but do they need more milk that mom gave. Hand rearing orphaned guinea pigs normal guinea pig. Daily guinea pig log book to look after all your small pets needs. We also rescued a 6month old guinea pig around the same time.
Epic book this book tells you every need to know when caring for guinea pigs. Picture books are especially enjoyable for adults to read aloud with young kids. Guinea pigs cannot store or manufacture their own vitamin c. Guinea pigs are also known as cavies, which is derived from the scientific name cavia porcellus. Oct 18, 2010 a few months ago we got a guinea pig off of craigslist well she ended up being pregnant and 5 days ago gave birth to 3 adorable little babies. Guinea pig care guide the guinea pig guide guinea pig. All you need to know about guinea pigs the spruce pets. Here are some additional tips to care for your pups after they are born. 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. This new series of guides provides answers to all those common questions in a brilliantly accessible form. Male and female baby guinea pigs should be separated from each other by 68 weeks of age to prevent any early. In size, shape and texture of fur they resemble a squirrel or rabbit.
For more detailed information, please consult other professional resources such as your veterinarian or one of the many books available about guinea pig care. Baby guinea pigs are possibly the cutest infant animals. Guinea lynx a medical and care guide for your guinea pig. Many people are unaware there are homeless guinea pigs. Savannah and william are pet owners 3 guinea pigs all girls have. Pet parents need to know what special care these squirmy little butterballs require such as handling, food.
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