Orphaned guinea pigs care book

Bathe guinea pigs in a shallow bowl of warm water and avoid getting water or shampoo into their ears and eyes. If the first litter is born after 7 months of age, the pelvis is likely to have calcified and will not be able to expand to allow the babies to pass. Allow puppies to observe the adult eating guinea pig. Guinea pigs as a childs pet calgary humane society. 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. Buy care for your guinea pig rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it and grooming it. Aug 23, 2014 in addition to maintaining an assortment of adult guinea pig care made easy food available in babies cage, young guinea pigs also learn by modeling. Guinea pigs with long hair need occasional brushing and grooming to keep hair clean and prevent matting. I completely know about guinea pigs by lauren child. 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. Medical reference books for you and your vet guinea lynx. If you have another guinea pig in your house that can serve as a model for the puppies. Jasmine became famous for playing mother over the years to puppies, foxes, a fawn, 4 badger cubs, 15 chicks, 8 guinea pigs, 15 rabbits, a deerand one of her favorites, a goose.

Some places say they are fine at night since most guinea pigs sleep at night, others say every 2 hours till they are 5 days old, others say twice a night is fine. I was left with three orphans when there mother died giving birth. It is also important to keep them in a secure enclosure with plenty of places to hide so that they feel safe. Cavies cannot manufacture their own vitamin c and require 10 to 30 mg daily to prevent scurvy. Guinea pig care guinea pigs make endearing pets especially if well socialized.

Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 0. For most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets. Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig.

The guinea pig guide guinea pig care book pdf over 100 etsy. What do i feed them and how do i do so ive read so many different things on many different websites, im unsure which are the best. Mar 04, 2015 guinea pigs require daily love and attention, as well as some special care, but daily care is a requirement for any pet. I bought this book after searching for guinea pig care books for children my daughters grandparent had bought her two guinea pigs and is keeping them at hers. Do not hesitate to seek competent veterinary care if you suspect your pig is ill.

Buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. Another consideration is the necessity to breed a female guinea pig for the first time before 7 months of age. Sep 11, 2009 when my baby guinea pig was sick, the vet had me feed him oxbow critical care. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books. M 1007 maple avenue lisle, il 60532 630 7371281 guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are friendly rodents from south america that cavia porcellus were domesticated between 500 and a. You mix it up into a paste and feed it, it also helps get those piggies to be tame and relaxed more. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig care. Saving the orphan pigs abstract countless hundreds of orphan pigs are lost annually in iowa and other states of the corn belt. Orphaned pups im so sorry that happened to you and your pigs. Maurice henry pappworth 9 january 1910 12 october 1994 was a pioneering british medical ethicist and tutor, best known for his 1967 book human guinea pigs, which exposed the unethical dimensions of medical research.

Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. 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. Also, please be aware that in todays swine industry, many producers are weaning pigs from the sow at 1416 days and providing a feed, which you can buy commercially check with your local feed supply store that the baby pig at two weeks can digest and utilize. Orphaned guinea pig babieslooking for advice backyard. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health rspca. Caring for your pet guinea pig cavies or guinea pigs, as they are most commonly called, are unique and very interesting animals. Hand raising baby guinea pigs the unusual pet vets. All the information you need to know about guinea pigs including information on diet, bedding and more.

This pregnancy was an accident and now i need to raise the two pups. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. This is a story told by charlie, about when his little sister lola brings the class guinea pig home to look after for the holidays. Guinea pigs are unable to produce their own vitamin c and therefore have to have a source of this in their diet.

Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with. According to the 1997 guinness book of records the longest living guinea pig lived 15 years. Guinea pigs are herbivorous meaning they only eats plants and feed mainly at. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and veterinary care, you will be rewarded with a happy, healthy, cute, and fun guinea pig. Guinea pigs drink but little water when eating green food, but they should have a vessel of fresh water in the hutch or pen every morning.

Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you will need to know what is involved in properly caring for pups. When my baby guinea pig was sick, the vet had me feed him oxbow critical care. As with all pets, children need to be set up for success by establishing boundaries, supervising interactions between the animal and child and teaching the child about the most appropriate way to interact with the pet. Sick guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help and can decline very quickly. But for some, breeding guinea pigs becomes an interest. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animali. Rspca pet guide care for your guinea pig i have kept guinea pigs for years and picked up bits of information as i went along. 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. The guinea pig originated in south america, principally peru. If the article you are reading is authored by morningchores staff, it means multiple people contributed on it.

They all seem to be eating solid pellets, hay, and veggies and drinking water. Routine health care of guinea pigs veterinary manual. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We already have a pen, water bottle, food dish etc we just need the guinea pigs. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health.

When they are saved and reared, it is mostly thru bguess and bgosh methods, there being usually very little system on the majority of farms in making an attempt to pull them thru. Lisle, il 60532 630 7371281 guinea pigs cavia porcellus, also known as cavies, are friendly rodents from south america that were domesticated between 500 and a. Published in association with the experts at the rspca, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care. The book goes through different types of guinea pigs, where guinea pigs live and where they are from, how to look after them and many other things, bringing in lots of cross curricular links to geography, history, science and in a way pshe how to treat animals etc. If youve been browsing the animal shelter or pet websites and cant resist the adorable furry face of those guinea pigs youve seen, read this book before you. The guinea pig guide by lesley desantis of when guinea pigs fly thats me. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid. The book includes a virtual pet research section where children are encouraged to live with an imaginary guinea pig with a real pets needs for a month before acquiring one. This book tells you all you need to know about your guinea pigs and how to look after them. If you are planning on selling your pigs, you should do so when they have grown to 200 to 250 pounds 90 to 114 kg. There are two essential requirements in a guinea pigs diet. We run a guinea pig rescue in auckland, new zealand. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it.

Born and educated in liverpool, pappworth graduated as a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery in 1932 from liverpool university. Bring the pigs to a livestock auction or to individuals and local stores. Morningchores staff is a team of writers and editors who collaborate to create articles. How to hand rear a pup guinea pigs are much easier to hand raise than most rodents or other mammals. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store. Jan 16, 2012 im reading different information on the web. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and dry your pet immediately to prevent chills. A typical litter is made up of threefour offspring but if the litter is bigger like yours. Sep 15, 2009 baby guinea pigs are a bit like miniture adults because they are fully developed at birth. Apr 01, 2000 buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. They are basically ready to run with the herd as soon as theyre cleaned up after birth. Should i just call the animal hospital and ask what to feed them.

The females are sexually mature at a month, but, of course, should not be bred at that age. It is also well to keep a piece of rock salt in each hutch. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. They are very social animals and should never be kept alone. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. However, handbooks have a larger pagecount and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titlei. Guinea fowl fly right over the fence, but they do not care about the plants, and since they do not scratch like chickens, they do almost no damage to the seedlings. This book sets out everything you need to know, from choosing your pet, housing, health, breeding, feeding, etc. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guinea pig care secrets. You can do this by sitting with the kids and reading guinea pig care books or print out information sheets and popping them in a folder for both you and the kids to read and refer to. I have spent a lot of time researching the needs and care requirements to make guinea pigs thrive.

Guinea pigs are very prolific, having about five litters a year, and from two to five at a litter. In the spring or summer you can feed more green stuff than in the winter, in fact, we have raised them in the summer on an exclusive green food. Caring for your guinea pig diet housing greensborough vet. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. An essential guide to caring for your new guinea pig. Now i need to know how to best care for these little baby pigs that are 5 days old. The complete care of baby animals and millions of other books are. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Find out how to keep your pet guinea pigs healthy and happy with this handy, practical guide perfect for firsttime owners. Guinea pig fiction 22 books meet your next favorite book. Sep 30, 20 jasmine became famous for playing mother over the years to puppies, foxes, a fawn, 4 badger cubs, 15 chicks, 8 guinea pigs, 15 rabbits, a deerand one of her favorites, a goose. The critical care really helped when we had one getting over surgery, hope it works for.

Behm, 120 east cornwell street, purcellville, va 540 3387387. Basically, its the book i wish i had when i was smuggling my very first guinea pig into my college dorm. Being a prey species it is important to handle them gently so as not to frighten them. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center robert d. Orphaned pups so our store bought female that we bought 4 weeks ago was pregnant surprise. The vets listed below are mgpr partners for their expertise in guinea pig care. Orphaned young should be fostered onto a lactating sow if possible. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice. See the shelter page on this website for some examples of what our members are using. A pair of females is your best choice, as a pair of males may be prone to fighting especially if they are not neutered.

Many a guinea pig care provider knows the sound of a guinea pig squealing with delight whenever the refrigerator door opens. What fruits and vegetables can i feed my guinea pigs. However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. Before actually introducing guinea pigs to your family it is a good idea to help the kids learn more about guinea pigs. If you have something new to talk about for a pig, please update your old thread for this pig. They were raised by the incas and used as food and in religious ceremonies.

Make every effort to find a foster mother guinea pig. In the afternoons, i like to sit outside and read a book, and a few of the guineas like to come over and sit in my lap. You can book an appointment with a vet to make sure your guinea pig isnt pregnant. How to care for orphaned guinea pigs in five easy steps.

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. Well got home from work today and the mommy guinea pig was not doing well, she was drooling and convulsing and soon passed away. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as b. 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. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center 1007 maple ave. Guinea pig rescue shelters in ohio online guinea pig care. Our family is in search of two female guinea pigs ideally one rex. Do not start multiple threads for the same guinea pig. Perfect for the beginner as well as the more experienced cavy connoisseur, the guinea pig guide is chock full of beautiful. Ensure there is also fresh water available for the baby. Guinea pigs require daily love and attention, as well as some special care, but daily care is a requirement for any pet.

Dec 10, 2014 for most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets. When you have a pet guinea pig, you have a responsibility to feed and care for it. All are knowledgeable and have expertise in caring for guinea pigs. I brought mine up on a milk substitute called lactol. 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. When the pigs are ready to be sold at a market, they will be priced based on size and health. This book has a wealth of good info about the basics of guinea pig care. In addition to maintaining an assortment of adult guinea pig care made easy food available in babies cage, young guinea pigs also learn by modeling. Perfect for the beginner as well as the more experienced cavy connoisseur, the.