Author: Anne McBride Publisher: Magnet & Steel ISBN: 9781907337031 Category : Guinea pigs Languages : en Pages : 0
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Describes the history and various breeds of guinea pigs and discusses their selection and care including such aspects as housing, feeding, breeding, and exhibition.
Author: Greg Kendrick Publisher: BookRix ISBN: 3755431491 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 19
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Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are friendly and inquisitive pets. However, they need commitment and regular attention to ensure they stay healthy and happy. Read on to find out how to care for your pocketful of sunshine. Guinea pigs are sociable pocket pets, are easily tamed, and can live for up to ten years. Their friendly nature makes them fantastic pets. Guinea pigs are intelligent, charismatic and most importantly adorable little friends to introduce into your family. Learn everything you need to look after your new pets with our comprehensive guide to guinea pig care. In this guide you will be learning how to feed, care, grooming, Handling, Health Needs, housing, safety and security tips and guide on how to raise guinea pigs as pets. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW
Author: John Bankston Publisher: Mitchell Lane ISBN: 1545752265 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Guinea pigs might be the friendliest small pets. They like to be held. They usually don't bite. And they can even whistle. Guinea pigs only sleep a few hours a day. So, they might keep you up with their playtime. If you are thinking about bringing home a guinea pig, this guide can help.
Author: Aiden Brown Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 34
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Guinea pigs as they are called are wonderful pets for persons who want to have some fun. And you will never have a dull moment while you are with them. And if you are a beginner and a lover of guinea pig as pets, then this guide will certainly help you right away! If you are looking for a pet that is friendly and sociable, the guinea pig is a great option to consider. Many guinea pigs have long, beautiful coats and they come in many different patterns. Plus, the guinea pig has a gentle and outgoing personality that makes it a wonderful pet for adults and children alike. In this book you will find a wealth of information about the different guinea pig breeds as well as information about caring for guinea pigs in general.
Author: Audrey Pavia Publisher: Turner Publishing Company ISBN: 0470354496 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 139
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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! * An illustrated look at colors and breeds * The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated * Advice on selecting a guinea pig * Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health * Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior * Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig
Author: Virginia Parker Guidry Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1937049078 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 145
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"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.
Author: Ledgewood Ludwig Publisher: Imb Publishing ISBN: 9781910941775 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 130
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If you have ever considered keeping guinea pigs as pets, the American guinea pig is a beautiful breed to consider. This breed comes in a wide variety of different colors and patterns. This guinea pig has a friendly and outgoing personality that makes it a wonderful pet for adults and children alike. In this book you will find a wealth of information about the American guinea pig as well as information about caring for guinea pigs in general. Covered in this book: History of the breed Comparison to other guinea pig breeds Cost of care Pros and cons Habitat requirements Daily care Teaching your guinea pig simple commands Litter training Handling Common health problems Formulating a healthy diet Keeping your guinea pig healthy Breeding your guinea pig Showing your guinea pig ... and much more. By the time you finish this book not only will you be equipped to decide whether or not the American guinea pig is the right breed for you, but you will have all the information you need to get started as a guinea pig owner. The Author, Ludwig Ledgewood says: I have always loved animals but guinea pigs are by far my favorite. There is just something about the way they squeal in excitement when I enter the room and the way they jump for joy when I give them a pile of hay. That just warms my heart. I have been keeping guinea pigs for more than a decade and my love for them grows stronger each and every day. That is why I decided to write this book - to share my love for these wonderful creatures with you. It is my hope that in reading this book you will come to understand why I love guinea pigs so much and that you might start to feel a little bit of that love yourself."
Author: James Yeates Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118688791 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 517
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Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians
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