Guinea Pigs Care : A Guide From A Veterinarian On Caring For Your Guinea Pigs: Make Your Guinea Pigs Live For 7 Years Or More

Guinea pigs are the sweetest animals, they love to be hugged and cuddled and handled by human beings. They are very social creatures who prefer to live with at least one other guinea pig and love to be in groups. They are little creatures but they like a lot of space to live and play in. They are generally healthy animals but are susceptible to certain illnesses such as fungal skin issues and parasitic problems. However, once they are properly housed and fed and taken to the veterinarian when they are ill, they will lead a fun-filled and healthy life. Their diet has to comprise of fruits, vegetable and pellets and they have to have hay and vitamin C. To ensure that they are healthy the pet owner will need to pay close attention to their eyes, ears, mouth and bottom to ensure that there is no discharge. Guinea pigs are very easy to breed. 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. Your male guinea pig should be between three and four months old before you begin to breed him. Table of Contents Publishers Notes Dedication What You Need To Know About Guinea Pigs Before You Buy Them Best Type Of Guinea Pig To Buy : Different Species And Which One Makes The Best Pet Creating The Right Environment For Your Guinea Pig : Providing A Good Habitat What To Feed Your Guinea Pig To Make Him Live Longer How To Monitor The Health Of Your Guinea Pigs : Common Health Issues And How To Treat Them How Many Guinea Pigs Should You Have In One Cage Breeding Your Guinea Pigs : How To Find The Right Mate And The Process Caring For A Pregnant Guinea Pig Caring For Baby Guinea Pigs