Health hazards from pigeons, starlings and english sparrows. The proper care of guinea pigs is written with a remarkable clarity and a contagious enthusiasm for what the author calls the most wonderful animal in the world. The lettuce is soggy, theres no pet spa and their hutch find out more. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy. Like other books in the 5minute veterinary consult series, the ferret and rabbit book is divided into identically formatted topics based on presenting problems and diseases. Guinea pigs are generally hardy, healthy animals but are susceptible to certain diseases. There are a few complaints which guinea pigs are prone to.
Indeed, as youll see, many of the more common guinea pig diseases are easily avoided with. Ive got about 18 guinea pig books but my fav are of course peter gurneys and guineapiglopedia, all fantastic i even have a vets one with guinea pig illnesses which can be hard to. Veterinary exotic animal medicine books rabbit, guinea pig. Symptoms there are a wide variety of symptoms of guinea pig illnesses, but in general you can cover most issues by being aware of your guinea pigs weight, coat, eyes, ears and mouth. Guinea pigs may be picky eaters, so new foods should be introduced. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. Guinea pigs are the only members of the rodent suborder hystricomorpha that are widely used as laboratory animals. Guinea pig scientists is a collection of true stories about people who performed experiments on themselves in order to further the work of science. Husbandry, handling, and common diseases of guinea pigs, rats. 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. Jul 21, 2010 respiratory infections are quite common in guinea pigs, and often they are a result of a bacterial infection. Diseases and parasites associated with pigeons, starlings and english sparrows which.
Jul 25, 2017 if that is the case, make sure your guinea pig has lots of vitamin c, timothy hay, and a reasonable amount of pellets to keep his teeth healthy. Part of the fun of having guinea pigs is reading books about them, whether you are reading to learn more about your little friend to be able to take good care of him, or maybe just reading fictional stories for fun. Husbandry, handling, and common diseases of guinea pigs. Manning, american college of laboratory animal medicine academic press, 1976 science 317 pages. Respiratory bacterial disease in guinea pigs petmd. Guinea pigs may be picky eaters, so new foods should be introduced gradually. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs 2e library of veterinary practice. If your guinea pig becomes ill, dont delay in seeking veterinary care. While they are usually healthy animals, there are a number of diseases that commonly affect pet guinea pigs.
It has both photos and illustrations and it covers everything around the care of guinea pigs. Pet store products are not effective in eradicating guinea pig skin infections that are fungal or parasitic. Just dont believe everything you read and that goes for the internet even us. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Today the guinea pig is used as a model for a number of infectious bacterial diseases. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs wiley online books. In the golden hamster saga books, two guinea pigs named enrico and caruso are. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 601k, or click on a page. To prevent colds, wash your hands before handling your pig, and if you have a cold, avoid contact until your are well. Before you embark on owning one of these lovable creatures, theres a lot you need to know. By knowing what the most common illnesses are, you can be better prepared to monitor for signs and symptoms that your guinea pig may be getting sick. Ive read it 3 times and still pick up some new info.
It contains anything and everything you need to know about the health of the guineas. It is important that your guinea pigs are well cared for to ensure they live a healthy life. If that is the case, make sure your guinea pig has lots of vitamin c, timothy hay, and a reasonable amount of pellets to keep his teeth healthy. But on arrival at furry towers, they find its not all its cracked up to be.
Guinea pigs are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs library of veterinary practice by v. While some disease or health problems are treatable, others cant be treated and can become highly damaging for the entire pig stock. Most common pig diseases syptoms, prevention and treatment. Book series for boys, cat scratch disease, boomerang books, judy moody, baby guinea pigs, budget book, all about cats, pet shop, good books.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. The guinea pig cavia porcellus, the only new world rodent used commonly in research, has contributed to studies of anaphylaxis, asthma, gnotobiotics, immunology, infectious and nutritional disease, and otology, among others. Guinea pigs get various tumors, particularly skin and mammary tumors. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. The most commonly used variety is the shorthaired american or english guinea pig, which also happens to be the most popular companion animal variety. Some of these can be very serious and will require veterinary advice and. Guinea pigs, like chinchillas, are hystricognath rodents. These books are written with an undeniable enthusiasm and wit that will make even the casual guinea pig observer understand the joy and wonder in caring for these lovely animals. If you notice problems in any of these areas then we advise having a quick look at our common illnesses section to try to figure out the problem, and then you. Jan 26, 2006 ive got about 18 guinea pig books but my fav are of course peter gurneys and guineapiglopedia, all fantastic i even have a vets one with guinea pig illnesses which can be hard to understand but also gives you an insight into vet care of them, its called diseases of domestic guinea pigs by vcg richardson 2nd edition. Purchase the biology of the guinea pig 1st edition.
Symptoms guinea pig illnesses guinea pigs guide omlet uk. The sensitivity of the guinea pig to this and other infections, and the similarities of its immune defence system to that of humans, has made it important in the study of infectious diseases. They originated in the andes of south america, and studies based. If a guinea pig has cervical abscess, he will experience discharges from the neck or jaws. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary. Keep your guinea pig free from drafts, as stressfree as possible, and feed it plenty of foods high in vitamin c. Health problems in guinea pigs vca animal hospital. Animal hospitals usa offers a wide assortment of useful animal health care information to help pet owners care for their animals. The guinea pig or cavy cavia porcellus is a large herbivorous rodent indigenous to south america. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs library of veterinary practice book 5 kindle edition by virginia c. Part of the fun of having guinea pigs is reading books about them, whether you are reading to learn more about your little friend to be able to take good care of him, or. This book has a wealth of information useful to the guinea pig owner that you wont find in books from the pet stores. For ease of use, the book is divided by species into separate sections for ferrets and rabbits. In order to keep your guinea pig in the best possible condition, you will need to handle him daily, check him over for signs of illness and injuries.
I purchased it for my first grade students to learn about our class pet. Guinea pigs also get abscesses accumulations of pus and bacteria in lymph nodes, skin, muscles, teeth, bones, and internal organs. Diseases of domestic guinea pigs library of veterinary practice. Normally, people look at this as a simple infection that does not need immediate attention. This sixth edition of pig diseases has been completely revised and includes several new features. It covers the reproductive, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal and urinary systems. The words guinea pig are synonymous with scientific experimentation, but much less is known about this species than many other laboratory animals. Here are some of my favorite ones for helpful information. The guinea pig as a model of infectious diseases rti. First, 2153 samples collected from pet guinea pigs n 12 and rabbits n 1021 with suspected dermatophytosis and submitted to three different laboratories for fungal culture. It is most commonly transmitted from one guinea pig to another when droplets are sprayed into the air by sneezing or coughing. This time, theyve found the holiday of their dreams in a luxury guinea pig hotel. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other. Rabbits may also harbor diseases such as respiratory infections from bordetella and pasteurella, to which guinea pigs are susceptible.
Jun 01, 20 this book is a great book for any first time guinea pig owner. Guinea pigs were among the first widely used animal in the research laboratory and have been used as an animal model for over 200 years, which is why the term guinea pig is associated with. Skin diseases are usually treatable with early intervention. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Guinea pigs are typically very healthy animals when kept properly. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other rodents.
Better books will also lay to rest old wives tales. Sep 08, 2017 10 scary diseases pets give people 11 photos the three cases of c. A normal guinea pig diet should consist of guinea pig specific pellets, fresh veggies, and freechoice grass hay. Experimental use of guinea pigs in protozoan disease research references.
They may be very sick, but unless you are looking for specific symptoms, you may not realize he is ill until he is very ill. Diseases such as prrs which have arisen which have arisen since the fifth edition was published in 1989 have been included and details of the many advances in understanding disease particularly through molecular biology have been incorporated, along with controls. A normal guinea pig diet should consist of guinea pigspecific pellets, fresh veggies, and freechoice grass hay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Indeed, as youll see, many of the more common guinea pig diseases are easily avoided with the right husbandry.
The domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus has been bred in captivity for at least 400 years and probably originated in peru, argentina, or brazil weir, 1974. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students. Veterinary exotic animal medicine books rabbit, guinea. This animal model has been used for approximately 200 y and was the first to be used in the study of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and diphtheria. The writing style makes it accessible to a wide audience. Respiratory infections are quite common in guinea pigs, and often they are a result of a bacterial infection. The care of guinea pigs handbook is an essential primer for the newcomer to guinea pigs care and a classic to add to any guinea pigs lovers collection. Of the 25 guinea pigs with diseases not affecting the skin, trichophyton spp.
They cannot make their own vitamin c and require supplementation or they may develop scurvy. That said, there are a number of ailments which guinea pigs seem more prone to, which is the focus of this article. 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. Nov 09, 2016 skin diseases are usually treatable with early intervention.
The peter gurney guinea pig health guide one of my favourite authors of guinea pig care books. Guinea pigs were domesticated around 2000 bc and became an important part of the cultural heritage. A stocky build, large head, short legs, and unfurred, short ears characterize. Four digits on the forepaw and three on the hindfoot characterize cavidae. Written in note form the book assists in the formulation of a diagnostic plan when the practitioner is faced with a sick animal.
However, handbooks have a larger pagecount and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titlei. 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. Never trust a squirrel by patrick cooper, guinea pig in the garage by ben m. 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. Similarly, the 32 rabbits with diseases not affecting the skin and the 17 rabbits with skin disease had negative fungal cultures. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the guinea pig cavea porcellus was a popular experimental animal for studying prevalent bacterial diseases such as tuberculosis 153 and diphtheria, 287 both of. With their thick fur and inability to sweat, its really important that you watch out for your guinea pigs in the summer and keep them out of direct sunlight, especially if theyre being kept indoors.
One such bacteria is bordetella bronchisepta, which mainly affects the respiratory. It is good to know in advance about the health problems that are most common in guinea pigs so that if they become ill. Several outbred and inbred strains were used historically, but at present, only outbred pigmented stocks, albino hartley stocks, and iaf hairless stock are available. Childrens fiction animals mice hamsters guinea pigs books. Guinea pig health problems illnesses symptoms treatment. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animali. Literature list european college of veterinary pathologists. Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version.
The biology of the guinea pig 1st edition elsevier. The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. They belong to the family cavidae, which contains 14 species of animals commonly known as cavies and patagonian hares or maras. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. Guinea pigs in research national antivivisection society. Common illnesses guinea pig illnesses guinea pigs guide. Since prevention is the most efficient way to avoid pig diseases and other health problems, its important to know which are the main measures to take for disease prevention in pig farms.
The only other member of this suborder which would be familiar to most canadians is the chinchilla which, although rarely encountered in. Dermatophytes in pet guinea pigs and rabbits sciencedirect. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Jennifer gray guinea pigs online books jennifer gray. Guinea pigs can harbor a hidden health hazard cbs news. Its an excellent site, covering many guinea pig health problems. One such bacteria is bordetella bronchisepta, which mainly affects the respiratory tract. Unlike most other animals, guinea pigs do not produce their own vitamin c and require it in their diets. Diplomate, american college of laboratory animal medicine.
With their thick fur and inability to sweat, its really important that you watch out for. Any guinea pig exposed to high temperatures could suffer from heat stroke, for example over 25 or 26 degrees celsius. In 1919 research showed that inoculation of guinea pigs with a small amount of blood from yellow fever patients produced a mild reaction in the animals. Weber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn.
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