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Guinea Pigs: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
Describes different kinds of guinea pigs and offers advice on selecting and keeping them as pets
- GenresNonfiction
63 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1991
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June 23, 2024
My review of the first American paperback edition appeared on Amazon.com on December 22, 1997. I lost my copy decades ago. I no longer have guinea pigs, because of my dogs. This was the first book I read that recommended neutering male guinea pigs:
A Special Book To Help Understand Guinea Pigs
I remember taking in Gweeker, a sweet mixed-breed silver and white guinea pig who was being abused by the other guinea pigs in her pen at the pet store. I suddenly realized I didn't know much how to care for her. One of the first books I bought was this one -- and I still thumb through it frequently. That was nearly six years ago. The charts and the lists of good and bad foods for guinea pigs are PRICELESS. Also a bonus are clearly described signs of normal guinea pig behavior and abnormal signs, so you can immediately recognize when to rake Piggy to the vet. There are some shortcomings -- breeds are not clearly identified in the photos, breeds that are new here in the US are obviously not in there. Also, it is known now that red cedar is BAD bedding for guinea pigs -- that fact is not mentioned. This is translated from the German (and is more enjoyable and informative a read than most guinea pig books written by native speakers of English). It does have the European viewpoint of taking care of guinea pigs, so take some advice like picking wild plants for Piggy to eat (too dangerous to do in the US) with a grain of salt. Overall, though, I think Gweeker and the rest of the piggies in my life are glad I bought this book.
A Special Book To Help Understand Guinea Pigs
I remember taking in Gweeker, a sweet mixed-breed silver and white guinea pig who was being abused by the other guinea pigs in her pen at the pet store. I suddenly realized I didn't know much how to care for her. One of the first books I bought was this one -- and I still thumb through it frequently. That was nearly six years ago. The charts and the lists of good and bad foods for guinea pigs are PRICELESS. Also a bonus are clearly described signs of normal guinea pig behavior and abnormal signs, so you can immediately recognize when to rake Piggy to the vet. There are some shortcomings -- breeds are not clearly identified in the photos, breeds that are new here in the US are obviously not in there. Also, it is known now that red cedar is BAD bedding for guinea pigs -- that fact is not mentioned. This is translated from the German (and is more enjoyable and informative a read than most guinea pig books written by native speakers of English). It does have the European viewpoint of taking care of guinea pigs, so take some advice like picking wild plants for Piggy to eat (too dangerous to do in the US) with a grain of salt. Overall, though, I think Gweeker and the rest of the piggies in my life are glad I bought this book.
September 23, 2011
This book was informative but there were one or two things that they should think about changing. I did a lot of research online as well befoore I got my little guys. and some of the info doesn't match up.
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