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Guinea pigs have needs easily tended to, but some health concerns can be more severe.

Before you decide to bring home your very first guinea pig, make sure you have a vet in your area that is comfortable with working on them.

You may take excellent care of your animal, but conditions exposed to previously could have lasting effects.

Here is some GREAT information, offered by Peter Gurney:



Abscess Info, Abnormalities, Administering Medication, Alopecia, Anemia, Anal Impaction, Barbering, Bathing, Bite Wounds, Bloat, Blowfly Strike, Bumblefoot, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Cysts, Dental Problems, Diarrhoea, Dietary Needs, Ears, Eye Injuries, Fertility, Fits, Fractures, Handling Cavies, Heart Problems, Heat Stroke, Heaving Hiccups, Inflammation, Itching, Kidneys, Mouth Infections, Oestrus Cycle, Old Age, Paralysis, Penis Protruding, Poisoning, Pregnancy, Rabbits and Cavies, Resperation, Sinusitis, Skin Problems, Strokes, Swimming Therapy, Worming, Zoo Noses


Simple Maintanence

  Teeth: Make sure fresh water and items to chew on are available. Schedual regular check ups with the vet to have the teeth monitored.

  Feet: Keep cages clean and bedding fresh. Make sure claws dont get too long and watch for signs of Bumblefoot.

  Fur/Skin: Skin should be pink and clean, with no redness present. Guinea pigs do shed, but excessive ammounts can be a sign of a major problem.

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