81. Pet Care / Guinea Pig Care - Clare Animal Welfare (CAW) Clare Animal Welfare creates positive awareness and offers support to individuals and groups who are concerned about animal welfare in our community. http://www.clareanimalwelfare.org/petcare/guinea_pigs.html

var sc_project=386920; var sc_partition=1; var sc_invisible=1; PET CARE PET PROBLEM PAGE Guinea Pig Care by the CAW Pet Health Counsellor FACTS The young are born exact replicas of their parents with eyes open, full coat and able to run around. The young should be handled very gently and carefully from around 2 weeks old, to get them socialised and used to people. BACK TO TOP Guinea Pigs are really sociable animals and can be kept in large family groups, but be sure to have the males neutered to prevent fighting and any unwanted pregnancies. Make sure they have some safe wood to chew on. Fruitwood like apple or pear trees provides great knawing branches. This will help to keep their teeth short and stop them from overgrowing, causing your pet to stop feeding due to pain and discomfort. Hygiene is very important, the run and hutch should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week. Droppings and old food should be removed every day, as well as checking the run and enclosure for damage. Guinea pigs are very susceptible to colds, draughts and damp, so they should be kept snug and dry at all times. Give them plenty of good quality, clean straw to snuggle down in. They also suffer from skin mites that will make them really itchy and very sore. If you notice them scratching, or if they have sore spots, you should ask your vet for advice.

82. Mammals » Rodents » Guinea Pig - American Main Page Detailed information and pet care on the guinea Pig American, also known as American guineapig, American guinea-Pig, American Cavy, plus photos, breeders, http://www.centralpets.com/animals/mammals/rodents/rod3934.html

2,234 Animals Online Today Home Central Mammals Page Central Rodents Page Guinea Pig - American (you are here) Common Name: Guinea Pig - American Related Pages: More Photos Animal Care Sheets Books Magazines ... Tell a Friend Related Searches: Site Search Search Forums Search the Web Veterinarians ... Service Providers More Stuff: Go to Forums Mammals eCards Subscribe Pet Categories: Mammals Birds Sponsored Links: Snickers Photo: Jennifer Jones More Photos Submit a Photo Common Name: Guinea Pig - American Other Common Names: American Guineapig, American Guinea-Pig, American Cavy Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus (Full Taxonomy) Group: Origin or Range: South America Relative Size: Average (as compared to other rodents) Average Lifespan: 6 year(s) Compatibility: Non-Aggressive (as compared to other rodents) Category: Animal Description: The American Guinea Pig is popular among many hobbyists and is distinguished by its short smooth coat. The American Cavy comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, but their coats must remain smooth and short. Accepted colors include Beige, Black, Chocolate, Cream, Lilac, Red, Saffron, and White. Eye color will vary with coat color, but regardless of color they should possess large eyes. Ears are wide set, and rose petal shaped. The ears are droopy and the color depends largely on coat color. The American Cavy's coat should be silky to the touch and maintain a glossy sheen. There has been some debate, since a paper published in 1991, that centers on whether or not the Guinea Pig should be classified as a rodent. At this time they are still officially classified as rodents and will be treated as such until more information is revealed.

83. How To Care For Guinea Pigs guinea pigs are good pets. Learning how to choose a healthy guinea pig and setting Ask them any questions you may have about the care a guinea pig needs http://msms.essortment.com/howtocarefo_rkcz.htm

How to care for guinea pigs Learn how to care for guinea pigs properly! Guinea pigs are good pets. Learning how to choose a healthy guinea pig and setting up a good home for them is not as difficult as it seems. They are not hard animals to care for, but they are social little creatures. They like lots of attention and love. When choosing a guinea pig, consider the store from which you are shopping. Is it clean? Do the animals have fresh water, food, and clean cages? Do they have too many animals crowded together in one cage? The employees in the store should know about guinea pigs if they are selling them. Ask them any questions you may have about the care a guinea pig needs before you buy one. They will also know what supplies you will need to set up a good home. Choosing a healthy guinea pig is not difficult. Observing the guinea pig’s behavior is the first step. Look for an active guinea pig, not one that seems despondent. On the other hand, you don’t want a guinea pig that is biting all the others in the cage. Look for one with a temperament that you like. Some are more active than others. Ask to hold the guinea pig. The proper way to pick a guinea pig up is to put one hand under them, supporting their belly, and cup their hindquarters and rear legs and feet with your other hand. The guinea pig may be skittish when you first pick it up. Guinea pigs with a calm disposition will settle down quickly if you rest them on your arm or in your hand.

84. Rodent Care E-book It s all in the Rodent care Ebook from Practical pet care! breeding, equipment, and cost of owning a rat, mouse, gerbil, hamster, or guinea pig. http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/software/55530/

SOFTWARE DIRECTORY COMPANIES PRESS SUBMIT SOFTWARE SUBMIT PRESS RELEASE SOFTWARE SEARCH Keywords: A B C D ... Z Related Pig Pigs Piggybank Guinea Pig ... Pigeons Guinea Pig [1-1 of 1] Page Rodent Care E-book Enlarge Download (709 K) Save time and money with these practical rodent care tips! Author Steph Bairey shares 26 years of experience. Ask any vet the care your rodent gets at home has far more effect on his health than any vet exam. Most vets must charge for advice that could have prevented the illness in the first place! Wouldn't you like to have that advice now, before you have to hear it from your vet? It's all in the 'Rodent Care' E-book from Practical Pet Care! Inside, gorgeous full-color photos illustrate the articles that teach you about feeding, habitat, health, lifespan, size, grooming, time, breeding, equipment, and cost of owning a rat, mouse, gerbil, hamster, or guinea pig. Demo Version: 1.0 FREE PREVIEW Release date: Company: Practical Pet Care OS support: Win95,Win98,WinME,WinXP,Windows2000 Language: English Size: 709 K Category: Homepage: http://www.practical-pet-care.com/ebooks_rodents.php

85. GUINEA PIG CARE GUIDE The top is more to keep other household pets from hurting the pig. These are difficult for the guinea Handling care. guinea pigs are social animals. http://www.sunseed.com/artccatE6T7KX99.html

Would you like to see a photo of your pet in our gallery? If so please send a digital image to customerservice@sunseed.com HOME ABOUT SUN SEED NEW PRODUCTS ... FERRET Guinea Pigs Guinea Pigs are not really pigs, and they don't come from Guinea . They are native to the Andes Mountains of South America . In all likelihood the name was derived because they were first introduced in Europe by early explorers who picked them up in South America and passed through Guinea on the return voyage. The Pig nomenclature refers to their squealing calls. Guinea Pigs have been domesticated for centuries. The Incas kept them as pets and as emergency food sources. Native South American people still maintain "herds" of them in their villages today. Guinea Pigs are not really pigs, and they don't come from Guinea . They are native to the Andes Mountains of South America! Diet Guinea Pigs are primarily fed a pelleted diet. They are unique in that they are the only mammal other than primates that do not metabolize Vitamin C from sunshine. Therefore their diet must be supplemented with this essential vitamin at a rate of 10 mg per day. Guinea Pig Pellets have stabilized Vitamin C added to them. It is safe to feed Guinea Pig pellets to rabbits in an emergency, but it is not safe to feed rabbit pellets to Guinea Pigs.

86. The Awesome Guinea Pig Ring Lots of guinea pig care information, art work, animations, a cyber pet centre, awards to win, pet webrings and links. http://f.webring.com/hub?ring=piggie

87. March Is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month ~ Pawprints And Purrs, Inc. ASPCA pet care Guides for Kids guinea Pig; Mark Evans; Dorling Kindersley; London, England; 1993. In case of accidental poisoning, call the ASPCA National http://www.sniksnak.com/ac/guinea-mon.html

HOME Mission Donate Table of Contents ... Wealth of Resources Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. All Critters Pet Guardian Responsibilities And Animal Well-Being A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization All donations are tax deductible Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month March is Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month and Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. wants to encourage you to make adoption your first option when thinking about adding a guinea pig companion to your family. These adorable little creatures make ideal family pets. The guinea pig is quiet, does not demand constant attention, has low-cost upkeep, yet is very affectionate. Learn more about guinea pigs and this March adopt a rescued guinea pig. Guinea Pig Care Responsibility involves providing proper housing, nutrition, grooming and veterinary care. Background Guinea pigs originally came from South America. They’re larger than hamsters, but smaller than rabbits. They generally live for five to seven years, and are very sociable animals. The various breeds of guinea pigs include Abyssinian, Abyssinian Satin, Peruvian, Peruvian Satin, Silkie (Sheltie), Silkie Satin, Teddy, Teddy Satin, Texal, American, American Satin, White Crested and Coronet. There are a wide variety of different hair types, colors and markings. Guinea pigs make wonderful companions. They bite only when very frightened, usually from such things as mishandling or fear of a threatening animal. Children caring for guinea pigs should always be supervised by an adult, since these animals need to be treated gently. They are not toys. Primary responsibility should be with the parents. One of a guinea pig’s most endearing traits is his tendency to whistle when excited by someone coming into the room or offering a special treat.

88. Cavy Care Information Page he Cavy care Site is the gateway to information about our little pets. This is our tribute to all of our guinea pigs who gave us all the love they had, http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2517/

Cavy Care Site Helping Cavies Lead a Longer Healthier Life A Geocities Featured Site! he Cavy Care Site is the gateway to information about our little pets. The very knowledgeable Seagull has created a website which cover many of the topics listed, these are indicated by a small dutch guinea pig . This icon will move you to Seagull's wonderful site at http://www.aracnet.com/~seagull/Guineas. I recommend reading his site first, it answers many of the most fundamental questions that most fanciers have. Hopefully, he won't move it anytime soon! An additional resource is the Guinea Pig Daily Digest (GPDD). The GPDD is an e-mail list that is a wonderful discussion group about guinea pigs. We share health care information, general stories of piggie antics, grief at the loss of a beloved pet, and have some wild virtual adventures! The information on this site is gleaned from comments in the GPDD or from private correspondence with members of that list. Wherever possible I have credited the originator of the information. You can subscribe to the GPDD by going to Carlo's guinea pig site.

89. Website Dedicated To Recreation, Pets, Rodents & Guinea Pigs Comfy Cavies Free guinea pig clipart, boarding service, petcare advice and lots of fun stuff for cavy and small pet lovers.. http://www.beginners.co.uk/internet/dir/Recreation/Pets/Rodents/Guinea_Pigs/

Top Recreation Pets Rodents ... Webcams See also: Kids and Teens: Your Family: Pets: Guinea Pigs Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Recreation and Sports: Pets: Cavies This category in other languages: Danish Dutch French German ... Alayne's Cavy Corner - General information about guinea pigs, pictures, and links.. aLs Piggie World - Guinea Pig artwork, care, handling, housing, feeding, pregnancy, choosing a cavy and games.. American Cavy Breeders Association - Non-profit organization dedicated to furthering interest in the cavy through breeding and exhibition.. BeanMakers - Advice on care, pictures, and noises.. Caleb's Cavy Cave - Providing information on guinea pigs. Includes FAQ and a forum.. Canny Cavies - Vet tips, pictures, cavy breed quiz, and links.. Cavies Galore - Message boards, games, polls, and a cavy FAQ.. Cavy Breeders UK - Provides contact details of cavy breeders in the UK organised by breed.. Cavy Cages - Information about cages and accessories, including suppliers.. Cavy Capers - Care information, classifieds, facilities, penpals, product search and a guest picture and artwork gallery.. Cavy Compendium - Guinea pig community with forums, FAQs, games, and chat..

90. Guinea Pigs Hand Book: All About Owning And Caring For Your Little Pet guinea pigs hand book All about owning and caring for your little pet. http://www.artbiz2000.com/abmashop/singlesalespages/guinea_pigs_hand_book.asp

           Guinea Pigs hand book: All about owning and caring for your little pet Contents Intro – Prefix What is a guinea pig? Why guinea pig as a young kids pet? what is the difference between a guinea pig and hamster? types of guinea pigs guinea pig care, food, cages. Intro One day I decided I wanted to know all about these little creatures, as I once saw my sisters son playing with the schools pet guinea pig, whom could be booked out for a week, so he would be able to look and take care of it and interact with it. I didn’t know why a guinea pig was better then hamster for a pet, or what food they liked or cages to buy, 'all things guinea pig'. So I began to research and noted down all the quick to know information about them in a word document and thought why not provide my months work available on the internet as a Guinea Pig Pet Care Guide, even if various bits of the information can be found freely all over the on the internet, this will save you time hunting around for information. I hope you enjoy reading it and learning from it as I did.

91. 'Wild Side Of Pet Guinea Pigs, The' Description (from the Wild Side of Pets, The series, Set 1 of 2). guinea pigs can make great pets. They can also show some wild behavior! http://www.raintreelibrary.com/products/title.asp?id=1410910210

92. Guinea Pig Links On The Internet Categories Fun/Personal pet Pages, General care. ASPCA guinea Pig care Info Basic guinea pig information and care from the Exotic pet and Bird Clinic http://www.aracnet.com/cgi-usr/seagull/gplinks.cgi?cat=Care

93. Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium The guinea Pig Compendium is one of the most comprehensive sources of guinea future pet owners the knowledge they need to help their guinea pigs attain, http://www.aracnet.com/~seagull/Guineas/

Living vicariously through guinea pigs since February, 1997 About Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium The Guinea Pig Compendium is one of the most comprehensive sources of guinea pig information on the Internet. Our focus is to give current and future pet owners the knowledge they need to help their guinea pigs attain, and exceed, their five-to-seven year expected lifespan. Its detailed care guide (providing more useful and thorough information than most books sold in pet stores), general articles and vet finder make it an invaluable resource, and one of the most popular destinations for guinea pig owners on the World Wide Web. In memory of: Ebony (March, 1996 - January, 2001) Panda (February, 1996 - April, 2000) Meet the guinea pigs behind the scenes! The Guinea Pig Compendium wouldn't be a success, or even in existence, if it weren't for Seagull's very own guinea pigs . Be sure to stop in and meet the cavies that started it all... View our awards We have received a handful of World Wide Web awards for the quality of our pages. You can view our awards , and visit the sites that bestowed them upon us.

94. ACS Distance Education Explain how you determine the sex of a guinea pig, and at what age do they reach Develop an improveed capacity to discuss, advise on and apply pet care http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/product.aspx?id=218

95. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features /2004/12/03/ Caring for rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs. By Hawaiian Humane Society. When considering adopting a pet, most people think of cats and dogs. http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/03/features/story6.html

STORY INDEX [News] [Business] [Features] ... [Editorial] Friday, December 3, 2004 [ PET OHANA ] COURTESY OF DR. TOM CHLEBECEK Named Props because his ears resembled a propeller, this is Dr. Tom Chlebecek's first pet rabbit, the pet that inspired him to go to veterinary school. Caring for rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs By Hawaiian Humane Society When considering adopting a pet, most people think of cats and dogs. There are also a variety of smaller, quieter companions such as chinchillas, guinea pigs or rabbits available at the Hawaiian Humane Society and shelters on the other islands, too. Rabbits are classified as lagomorph mammals, while chinchillas and guinea pigs are rodents, but they are all similarly sized. Here are some tips for their care: Rabbits need attention Potential owners often underestimate the amount of effort that is required to care for a rabbit. These creatures can live for 13 to 15 years and are relatively fragile. It is recommended that rabbits be spayed or neutered to prevent diseases and overpopulation. Un-spayed female rabbits might become temperamental or aggressive and could develop uterine cancer. "I think the closer you can come to their natural diets, the healthier they will be," said Dr. Tom Chlebecek, veterinarian at Makai Animal Clinic in Kailua. "Wild rabbits eat grass in the summer and hay in the winter. Pet rabbits should eat a limited amount of pelleted food and free choice timothy hay, plus fresh greens twice a day and a tiny amount of fruit as a treat."

96. Guinea Pig Care - Animal Hospitals-USA guinea Pig care. Handling and Restraint guinea pigs rarely violently struggle One of the most desirable features of guinea pigs as pets is that they http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/small_pets/guinea_pig_care.html

Hurricane Katrina Pet Rescue Info: Click here Site Index Health Info Pet Care Find-A-Vet Ask-A-Vet ... Contact Us Guinea Pig Care Handling and Restraint: Guinea pigs rarely violently struggle when they are being picked up but often make a "squeal of protest," which sounds pig-like to many people. Nevertheless, great care should be taken not to injure them when picking them up. The guinea pig should be approached with 2 hands. One is placed under the guinea pig's chest and abdomen, and the other supports its hindquarters. Adults and those that are pregnant should receive gentle, but firm, and total support. One of the most desirable features of guinea pigs as pets is that they rarely bite when being handled or restrained. One reference indicates that only 1 in 400 will bite under these circumstances. 1. To pick up the guinea pig, place your freehand hand palm under the hindquarters to support the animal’s weight. If it struggles, hold the hind legs to get a more secure grip. 2. To hold a guinea pig for injections, grasp and extend the hind limbs with your free hand. This will enable the veterinarian to inject the animal in the midsection. Housing: Guinea pigs can be housed on wire mesh (suitable for housing rats) but it is not recommended. Though wire mesh allows urine and most fecal pellets to drop through, thereby keeping the bedding and the residents cleaner, guinea pigs housed for long periods on wire tend to develop serious injuries to the bottoms of their feet (see section on Foot Pad Infections). Furthermore, a leg maybe broken if it becomes entangled in the mesh. This is most often a problem with guinea pigs that have not been reared on wire mesh, and occurs soon after they have been introduced onto it. Enclosures that provide solid flooring and an adequate supply of a preferred bedding are best for pet guinea pigs. They should be easy to clean, well lighted, and adequately ventilated (see Vital Statistics for preferred temperature and relative humidity ranges).

97. Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue You can meet our guinea pigs (and other pets) here at the shelter or see our demo We can care for about any small caged animal, guinea pigs, rabbits, http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN82.html

Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue Our Pet List Click here to see our Happy Tails! News We have magnetic "Rescue" ribbons for sale!! You know, the 8 inch car magnets that everyone has plastered on their cars now? These are really cool! They are white with black paw prints all over them and they say "Rescue" on them. We are selling them for $5.00 each to benefit the rescue! Call or e-mail us with your order at janetadams113@comcast.net, or (865)-693-3040. UPDATE!!! New ribbons now available!!! We now also have "Please Spay and Neuter" magnetic ribbons too!! They are baby blue with white paw prints and the important message. GREAT NEWS!! We now have a demo cage set up with two of our guinea pigs in it at Agri Feed and Pet Supply, at 5716 Middlebrook Pike!!! The animals there are available for adoption by contacting us. Agri-Feed is the only pet store in the Knoxville area that DOES NOT SELL LIVE ANIMALS and is now carrying Oxbow products!! Oxbow makes the best quality pellets, hay, suppliments, and treats for all our small and furry companions. We especially love their Timothy and Orchard grass hays and have always had to order on-line, paying high shipping fees. Once your pets have tried Oxbow you won't want anything else!! THANK YOU AGRI-FEED!!!

98. Petfinder Home Page ASPCA pet care Guides for Kids guinea Pig ; Mark Evans; Dorling Kindersley; London, England; 1993. In case of accidental poisoning, call the ASPCA http://www.petfinder.com/journalindex.cgi?path=/public/animalcare/samllanimal/1.

99. Care guinea pig nails need to be trimmed about once every 46 weeks. The cost and care of two is not much more than one. 99 Buying a Pig in pet Store http://cavyspirit.com/care.htm

more Guinea Pig Care So much to know, so much misinformation, so little time! What is a cavy slave to do? The BEST Care Site The BEST place for care basics , a great introduction for beginners, is Guinea Lynx's Guide to Raising a Healthy Guinea Pig . Then when you have more specific questions, the Guinea Lynx site is one of the best online references for care and medical information. Please see GuineaPigs.INFO for additional websites and forums which contain good information about guinea pigs. Did you know? Guinea pig body info Body temperature is 99 - 103°F Heart rate is 240-350 beats per minute Respiratory rate is 40-150 breaths per minute An average adult male weights 900-1200 grams or roughly 2 - 2.5 pounds An average adult female weighs 700 - 900 grams or roughly 1.5 - 2 pounds Life span is 4 - 8 years Guinea pig's teeth are open-rooted, that is they continue to grow

100. How To Care For A Guinea Pig A guinea pig is a friendly little animal which makes a good pet for children and How to care for a guinea pig. Learn how to care for a guinea pig! http://me.essortment.com/howtocarefo_rgjz.htm

How to care for a guinea pig Learn how to care for a guinea pig! A guinea pig is a friendly little animal which makes a good pet for children and adults. A guinea pig is a friendly little animal which makes a good pet for children and adults. You will notice that at first your guinea pig runs away from you and you may be concerned that your pet doesn't like you. Guinea pigs are shy animals but with alot of patience on your part, you will eventually gain his trust and he will want your attention when ever he can get it. Before you go to the pet store to pick out your new pet, there are a few things that you will need to prepare for your pet ahead of time. A Home For Your New Pet Your new pet will need a house. The house that you prepare for your guinea pig is very important. It will need to have a lot of ventilation due to the fact that the ammonia that is given off by urine can make your guinea pig sick. You should never allow him to become wet. The bedding must be kept dry at all times. An all glass aquarium is not a good home for a guinea pig because there is not enough ventilation. A wire cage with a solid bottom is a good home for a guinea pig. A large bird cage with a tray that pulls out is a good home for a guinea pig as the tray can be pulled out and cleaned daily. Food For Your New Pet The main part of your guinea pig's diet will be guinea pig pellets which you can buy in your local pet store. You should have a dish of pellets in the cage at all times so the guinea pig can eat whenever he is hungry. It is a good idea to also offer him fruit or vegtables each day.Since a guinea pig requires a lot of vitamin C, turnip greens are a good choice for a treat for the guinea pig. If you do not give him fruits or vegtables you will need to give him vitamin C drops in his water bottle. You can buy these drops in the pet store.

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