Guinea pigs

Advantages: friendly, fun to watch, cute
Disadvantages: none

...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is a Guinea Pig? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Guinea pig is a small rodent whos real name is a cavy. Guinea pigs originally came from South America and wild Guinea Pigs were eaten as food all over the world. There are many different breeds of Guinea Pig and they also have various different hair styles such as short, long, wiry, tufty etc. A few years ago now I brought two baby guinea pigs from a breeder. One was a short-haired guinea pig which had a smooth glossy black and white coat so he was named Badger. The other guinea pig was a white long haired guinea pig which my brother name John-Smith (after the dude in Pocahontas). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Buying a guinea pig. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As with any animal you should be sure that you will able to care for them properly...

ilusvm 25.02.2005 · Read review
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Guinea Pigs

Advantages: Very loving
Disadvantages: Can be smelly

...Yep, another pet review! Guinea Pigs are a very popular pet for both children and adult. This review is going to give you some general information about choosing the one thats right for you and their general care ~*~ Background ~*~ Guinea Pigs originated from South America where they were used as food. They have since spread all over the world where they are now pets. The guinea pig is very shy by nature and will spend a lot of time hiding. They will come out to eat at dawn and dusk when they will be harder to see ~*~ Choosing a guinea pig ~*~ Guinea Pigs are very sociable animals and so it is worth considering buying two as opposed to one. Some people keep rabbits and guinea pigs together, however there have been reports of rabbits being attacked by their guinea pig companion, although this is rare it is worth...

angel530 29.01.2006 · Read review
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Guinea Pigs Cheap To Buy -But Easy To Neglect.

Advantages: Very very cute animals. May live 10 years.
Disadvantages: Need a lot of care if they are to be looked after properly

...Here is my review which is the product of 20 years of keeping and breeding guinea pigs. In this review I want to do something to help the widespread abuse of these little creatures which comes about through a general lack of knowledge. The problem is they are cheap to buy so many are encouraged by this but did you know they can out live your dog? I have the 10 most important things you should be aware of before you purchase. GUINEA PIG RULES 1. They can live for 10 years. I have had many wonderful guineas celebrating a decade of health so please do not buy them for young children on impulse as unlike hamsters they live a very long life if cared for properly. Please ask yourself a million times over if you really want to buy them for a young child. They can be suitable but you must not leave them alone with the animals as they...

Violet1278 29.01.2009 · Read review
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Bradley! a Guinea pig case study.

Advantages: Gentle, Placid Rewarding
Disadvantages: None!

...and you keep an eye on the length of their teeth and claws they will reward you by being pleased to see you every day and even being entertaining! They don't really go for toys, although Bradley was once given an apple shaped and scented air freshener as a joke and he proceeded to play nose-ball with it. Food is pretty cheap - we just get the big purple bag from Tesco for every day munching but top it up with carrots, apples and other green veg to keep their skin and fur healthy. They keep themselves clean so only a very occasional bath is required, but regular brushing stimulates the skin, removes loose hairs and doesn't every animal love a back scratch?! Ideally guinea pigs should be kept in pairs or small groups, same sex if at all possible. (Otherwise you get mini-guineas which are astonishingly cute but will grow rapidly...

Vixterbelle 22.02.2009 · Read review
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Great Gerty Guinea pigs!

Advantages: Easy to look after, Beautiful and rarely bite!
Disadvantages: Can be timid if not handled regularly

...Being a veterinary nurse i come across these little creatures nearly every day. History Guinea pigs originally come from south america and before coming domesticated were used as a source of food (yuk i know!) They come in lots of diferent colours and varieties such as short and long hairs, and make excellent first pets for children as they rarely if ever bite! Food - they need to be fed a complete food such a gerty guinea pig, usually brands today have added vitamin c which is extremely important for guinea pigs as they cannot generate their own like other animals.Also feeding fresh fruit and veg such as carrots, apples etc is extremely important, along with fresh hay and water. Gerty guinea pig is an excellent brand to feed guinea pigs as it contains all the minerals and vitamins needed including vit c which is extremely...

shellbeez 31.07.2008 · Read review
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I loved my Guinea pig

Advantages: super pet
Disadvantages: none

...Guinea pig, "Cavia porcellus." . When I was about 10-14 I had a guinea pig as a pet. His name was Gulliver. I have fond memories of Gulliver so let me tell you all I know about guinea pigs. Guinea pigs originate from South America where they have been known of for over 3 thousand years. They can still be found wild in some areas. They live in long grass and other animal’s empty burrows. In some areas of the world Guinea pigs are food by humans. Well why not we eat other animals why not guinea pigs. We did not have guinea pigs in England till after the 17-century when the Spanish conquered the Incas and brought the cavies into Europe. The guinea pig is a rodent and includes in his extended family the common dormouse, the American Beaver, crested porcupine and the South American Capybara. GUINEA PIG...

mumsymary 09.01.2005 · Read review
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These pigs don't taste like pork!

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: -

...Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus if you want to be posh about it) is a kind of rodent originating from South America, especially Ecaudor, Peru, and Bolivia. Now, I say rodent, but don't go imagining a rat or a mouse - they're much sweeter and fluffier . They don't look a lot like pigs either really, and their only similarity with pigs is that males are called Boars and females Sows. That's where the similarity ends though - you can't use guinea pigs to hunt for truffles for example, and although many indigenous South American communities regard them as a food source, I doubt they'd produce decent crackling . In fact, I came across some research online that in some South American countries, pictures of the last supper depict Jesus and the twelve disciples eating a feast of ---- roasted Guinea Pig. I also found a few recipes, but I'm going...

Thehonesttruth 11.08.2009 · Read review
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Guinea Pig Crunch

Advantages: Guinea Pigs Love It
Disadvantages: Some Bits They don't Like

...^^^ Wagg - Guinea Pig Crunch ^^^ MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF NUT 2kg bag - Tasty Food for Guinea Pigs!! ^^ Contents ^^ On opening the packet I could clearly see lots of bright green flakes (cabbage) also on closer examination I found: * Green cabbage which was crinkled on each side and half inch in diameter. * Light brown sausage shaped nuggets also about half an inch long. * Medium brown coloured pyramid shaped nuggets. * Yellow corregated sweetcorn. * Brown clover shaped biscuit. * Small seeds. * Grains. * Dark brown nuggets. * What look like green peas. ^^ Feeding Guide ^^ Feed twice a day at regular times with 15-25 grams of guinea pig Crunch. (A teecup is approximately 100 grams). Always provide fresh WATER and make sure HAY is also available at all times. Small twigs also help to keep teeth in...

ailuj34 31.05.2006 · Read review
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A Pig With A Difference

Advantages: Lovely natured, their cute noises
Disadvantages: Need more care than people think

...All throughout my childhood, my brother and I kept guinea pigs. We had four in total and one year, we even bred them and kept one of the babies. Many people think of guinea pigs as ideal pets. This is not surprising as they are endearing, affectionate animals that easily attract us with their charm and their cute little noises. But just like any other pet they are a big commitment. So, please take a moment to read my review and find out exactly what is involved in providing care for your guinea pig and how your hard work can be rewarded with a devoted and happy pet. Housing There are two ways which you can house your guinea pig, indoors and outdoors. Indoors If you want a closer relationship with your guinea pig then why not keep him/her in a hutch indoors? To be honest, indoor hutches are much harder to come across and I...

daylehall 18.03.2007 · Read review
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Things you must know about Guninea Pig Castration

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Major risk of death

...Castration in Guinea Pigs is probably the worst thing any owner can do to their little piggy, which I found out the hard way! Risks definately outweigh the benfits and since the uneccessary death of 'Bubbles' my vets has reveiwed the proceedures connected with castration, all owners now must see a vet before hand to discuss the reasons behind the castration and to inform the owner of the real dangers of this operation - in fact the vet does try to avoid this type of castration but due to no prior discussion I was not advised of the risks and they thought as he had bit me it was a case of castrate or PTS which was a total misunderstanding. I had not been told anything other than what I already knew in that the operation would be a concern as it would be expected with a small animal, however what I was not told is Guinea Pigs are...

kath3r1n3 29.09.2009 · Read review
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