If farmers can notice the backbone, the hips or the ribs, the pigs are too thin. A good breeder will make sure the babies are socialized well and handled from an early age. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs wiley online books. Guinea pigs, like ferrets and primates, are relatively resistant to the effects of steroids, and the numbers of thymic and peripheral lymphocytes are not reduced markedly by corticosteroid injections hodgson and funder, 1978. They have a pregnancy length of 65 days similar to dogs and wean their young at several weeks.
It resembles other cavies in having a robust body with short limbs, large head and eyes, and short ears. Although guinea pigs are susceptible to a wide range of diseases, current. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry. Shelters have guinea pigs more often than you might think. Download diseases of domestic guinea pigs 2nd edition pdf copy for free and enjoy downloading veterinary medicine ebooks. They originated in the andes of south america, and studies based. Written in note form the book assists in the formulation.
Register now for genitourinary disease in guinea pigs. Rapid weight loss in guinea pigs causes, treatment, diet. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other rodents will be a combination of previous published works and new material. Written in note form the book assists in the formulation of a diagnostic plan when the practitioner is faced with a sick animal. This intracellular bacterial disease usually occurs in young guinea pigs 4 to 8 weeks of age but has been.
The guinea pig is an established model for the study of genetic control of the histocompatibilitylinked immune response chiba et al. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 601k, or click on a page. It also contains warning signs of illness, medications, and diseases as well as general information on housing, diet, and grooming. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. Limit your rabbit or guinea pigs vegetable intake to a variety of two to three different greens each day. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. Youve managed to pack a huge amount of helpful and important information into a small booklet. The biology of the guinea pig 1st edition elsevier. Or your guinea pigs diet lacks a balance of vitamin c and calcium in it.
The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. By the time problems become apparent, illnesses may be lifethreatening. If they wont touch their food, or is pooping less than usual or not at all, you need to find out why. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc has reported nine cases of salmonella infection connected to pet guinea pigs across eight states. Pdf diseases of domestic guinea pigs download full pdf. Find a cavyknowledgeable exotics vet soon after adopting a guinea pig so you know whom to contact in an emergency. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary. Possible causes include an incorrect diet, dental problems, a change of diet that was too abrupt, or a viral infection. Before you read further, we have launched a book on guinea pigs diet with some amazing information that you cannot find elsewhere. An example of a condition that affects guinea pigs is bumble foot, which is unfortunately something owners need to look out for its an infection that. If you choose to keep your guinea pig outside, make sure the hutch is properly shaded.
Guinea pigs are a crepuscular species, and when maintained under controlled daynight light cycles. The guinea pig is a rodent that derives from south america. The illnesses, which resulted in one hospitalization, ranged from july 2015 to dec. This is one of the most common pig diseases, easily recognizable because the animals grow slowly and are visibly thin. Indeed, as youll see, many of the more common guinea pig diseases are easily avoided with the right husbandry. From basic housing and feeding to breeding, showing, and everything in between, nothing is left out of this wellwritten and entertaining reference. Guinea pigs are typically very healthy animals when kept properly. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs.
What are some common health diseases in guinea pigs. The laboratory rabbit, the laboratory guinea pig, and the laboratory hamster have been in print for nearly twenty years. In such cases, the pads of the feet wont be pink and healthy, and your guinea pig may be limping. Read diseases of domestic guinea pigs online, read in mobile or kindle. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs library of veterinary practice. Friendly, reliable and professional way to get your pet to you safety. In healthy pigs, the only bones that should be visible are the shoulder blades. And i was curious to learn if they are good for the guinea pigs. Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. If you want to provide a long and healthy life to your guinea pigs, you should definitely check this out.
Guinea pigs can harbor a hidden health hazard cbs news. This is a great way to give a guinea pig a second chance at life. The guinea pig cannot be cooped up in a cage all day, but sometimes, even a guinea pig that has a lot of space can become bad. This book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. Solid advice on breed selection, yearround care and feeding, and safe housing and sanitation help every owner from the commercial producer to the dedicated fancier. It will cover diagnosis, treatment and control, especially focusing on husbandry measures. Download diseases of domestic guinea pigs ebook free in pdf and epub format.
The perfect book for everyone who loves guinea pigs, whether they are new owners or longtime fanciers. Guinea pig cuy is a delicacy that is very typically associated with typical peruvian cuisine but it is also eaten throughout other countries of south america such as ecuador, colombia and bolivia the peruvian guinea pig dish is mostly served on special occasions rather than as a meal eaten regularly but is readily available for adventurous tourists to try in restaurants or at different. This wellillustrated reference won a 2012 prose award for best single volume reference in science from the association of. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs edition 2nook book. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. This outbreak is a reminder that pet rodents such as guinea pigs, regardless of where they are purchased or adopted, can carry salmonella bacteria. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear.
Guinea pig, cavia porcellus, a domesticated species of south american rodent belonging to the cavy family caviidae. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other. That said, there are a number of ailments which guinea pigs seem more prone to, which is the focus of this article. This is a great book that helps you monitor the health of your guinea pig. Experimental use of guinea pigs in protozoan disease research references. This will reduce the chance of an upset tummy while promoting healthy teeth. On hot days, keep your pet inside your airconditioned house, out of the view. This webinar will cover the common genitourinary diseases in guinea pigs, including ovarian cysts.
An ounce of prevention a cavys health can deteriorate very quickly. The two people who landed in the icu had guinea pigs as pets, and those pets had been sick with respiratory symptoms. The average adult male guinea pig weight around two to three pounds and females weigh 1. About this book this book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. The feet have hairless soles and short sharp claws. On average, the life span of a guinea pig is 7 years. Purchase the biology of the guinea pig 1st edition. If the information you need is not in this book, it can be found at one of the links listed in it. Guinea pigs are sensitive to overheating, so do not expose your pet to extreme heat. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs library of veterinary practice book 5 kindle edition by virginia c. Pdf diseases of domestic guinea pigs download ebook for free. Guinea pigs make a variety of sounds or vocalizations, some of which most owners will recognize. Guinea pigs guide guinea pig care guide for beginners. Guinea pigs can suffer from foot problems originating from injury, obesity, and disease.
Diseases of domestic guinea pigs, 2nd edition wiley. Most common pig diseases syptoms, prevention and treatment. Contented guinea pigs just going about their day often make a variety of squeaks, chortles, and quiet grunts that also seem to accompany casual interactions. Everyone who owns and cares for guinea pigs will benefit from the care of guinea pigs handbook. Breeders are your best option if looking for a showquality pig, a specific breed, and even petquality pigs. Prompt, competent veterinary care is crucial to saving the life of a sick cavy. How to decipher guinea pig sounds and body language. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other rodents is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the american college of laboratory animal medicine aclam, covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. Very good job south atlanta guinea pig rescue i believe it is the most valuable book a cavy owner could have. They are docile and easily cared for and make good pets for children. John is the author of various book chapters and papers on a range of species and was president of european.
The main reason is that the pig is bored, so you need to provide them with a variety of fun guinea pig toys to chew them. Guinea pigs their most common illnesses publications. If your rabbit or guinea pig does not have enough to gnaw on, dental problems can occur. Housing feeding breeding and diseases jackson, alkeith o, care, guinea pig on. Along with these frequent squeaks and chortles, there are a variety of other quite distinctive noises you might hear from your guinea pig. Peruvian guinea pig cuy recipes peru travel food atlas.