Peter Gurney

Advantages: very handy, easy to use quickly, to the point
Disadvantages: none that I could find

...This book is invaluable for guinea pig owners as it gives you ideas that can help your pet before you get to the vet's and will tell you if the condition even warrants a trip to the vets. I feel a lot better treating my pets in a natural way and this book gives solutions that can work alone or along conventional medicine. Most of the items mentioned can be bought at local supermarkets and are easy to find and use. Peter Gurney spent the last part of his life sharing his flat with over 70 guineas and had long protested for Guinea rights and improved care for these creatures. As such you know you will be able to trust it and use treatments safely... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Clear, detailed advice based on many years of experience.
Disadvantages: Illustrations make it look like a children's book. Do not be fooled!

...This is a very helpful book written by a man who although having had no medical training, spent his life fostering the proper healthcare of guinea pigs, based on common sense and specific knowledge of their needs. Tragically, he died a couple of years ago. Such "lay" advice was very necessary as many vets have had little experience treating guinea pigs and very little time on their degree courses were allocated to the care of rodents. As Peter Gurney makes clear, this book is not a substitue for proper veterinary care. However, it gives great advice on how to treat minor ailments and what to discuss with your vet in order to ensure that your pet has the best possible care. The more common guinea ailments are detailed in alphabetical order, making them easy to find. The problem is explained and then the author describes the care... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Like having a Guinea Pig expert available 24hrs a day.
Disadvantages: Gives the impression of being a little childishly produced - but ignore that, its worth every penny.

...This is a marvellous little book and a real "must have" for all Guinea Pig owners, but particularly those amongst us who are keen to explore a more natural way of life and utilise alternative remedies before dashing straight off to the vet. Peter Gurney very sadly passed away not so very long ago - and the Guinea Pigs lost a champion. Mr Gurney has a vast knowledge base and years of experience in keeping Guinea Pigs - and it shows. His writing style is easy to understand, laced with humour and the book is easy to navigate when you're hurriedly looking for something specific. The book is hardback (wipe clean, yay!) and consists of some 48 or so pages, dealing with topics such as "Getting it there" - administering medicines to piggies, individual pages dedicated to ear/eye/foot/digestive problems etc. There are guidelines on feeding... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful