Guinea Pigs
Cavia porcellus
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Guinea pigs, also know as cavy, are a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae. Guinea pigs originated in the Andes and were introduced to the Western Societies in the 16th century by European traders. Since then Guinea Pigs have been view as household pets all over the world and are no longer seen in the wild. Guinea pigs make great pets due to their docile nature and easy handling ability. Guinea pigs can come in a variety or colors and a variety of hair lengths. Guinea pigs live from 4-8 years on average.
Housing
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An adult guinea pig can get quite large so making sure that you have the proper
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Most guinea pigs get along well together, although there are always some that don't. It is a rare occurrence that this will happen but you should always be prepared for it in case it does. If you adopt a pair of guinea pigs under the age of 6 months and they are the same-sex (siblings or not), then you will be risking the fact that they may not get along in the future. If you get a male/female pair and the male is neutered or the female is spayed and they are currently living together, it is very rare that they will cease to get along at any point in the future. Any problems with getting along are usually temporary and resolve shortly after.
Bedding
The cage bottom should be lined with an appropriate type of bedding such as aspen or a paper based bedding. They are easily litter trained as they naturally like to use the same corner each time. Large rodent litter boxes are available at most pet stores. It is very important to only use a litter that is appropriate for rodents such as paper based or organic based litters. Avoid clay based litters as if it gets ingested it can cause problems in the intestinal tract and also avoid cedar based bedding as it is believed to be toxic for guinea
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There is no way to prevent these from happening. The only thing you can do is help early detection of the lump by feeling your guinea pigs every so often to see if you feel any lumps or bumps. If you notice any lumps have your veterinarian examine the lump as soon as possible.
Skin issues: Many skin problems in guinea pigs are caused by an external fungus. This infection usually starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. Symptoms of fungal infections including loss of fur and itching. If your guinea pig has a fungal infection you will notice your guinea pig scratching a lot. Guinea pigs can also get lice and mites which also cause itching and scratching. Mites and lice can also leave scabs and cause hair loss.
Eye Issues: Guinea pigs sometimes develop eye problems as a result of another condition, such as a respiratory infection, diabetes, teeth problems or dehydration. Eye issues caused by these problems can include signs like crusty or watery discharge, protruding or receding eyes, or cloudy eyes. Guinea pigs can develop cataracts from underlying issues such as diabetes or old age. They can also develop corneal ulcers from injury to the eye. The eye may appear swollen and watery in these cases. The eye can also appear cloudy in these situations. To prevent eye problems keep your guinea pigs cage clean and free of objects that may harm your guinea pig.
Teitz explains that the living spaces for the pigs are so small that they will trample each other to death, and piglets are unintentionally smashed by their mothers. Teitz asserts that, not only are the living spaces small, but they...
Sex the baby mice as soon as they are weaned. Separate the males into another cage (not the one with the father).
The pigs were given larger amounts of food, and even lived in better conditions than the
Being a guinea pig in a situation can always lead to misfortunes happening, as this is exactly what happened to Polly and Digory when they went to explore Digory’s uncle’s attic. Best friends, Polly and Digory live right next to one another in London, England. It was around the year 1900 and an extremely cold, wet summer. One rainy day the two friends had nothing better to do than explore the common attic of all the houses on their street. While they are exploring the attics, they walk into a door finding out its Digory’s mysterious Uncle Andrew’s study. There is nothing interesting about the study except for a few rings they spot across the room, and the friends soon find out that when they are worn, that whoever is wearing them will transport
thinkers of modern time. Alex, the guinea pig in this tale, is a classic example
Piggy tries to lecture the boys, yet because they don’t respect him they mostly just ignore him. Also, Piggy might be disappointed with himself that he cannot participate in physical activities such as building the shelter. Therefore, he must be lethargic and lonely.
The pigs are thought of as the smartest animals by the rest of the animals.
pigs begin to take control. By the end of the novel, the pigs have manipulated the rest of the animals into doing everything they want. The pigs then become almost exactly like the humans. The most important pigs are Napoleon and Snowball, that is until Napoleon
Right from the beginning of the rebellion, the pigs can be seen to be taking charge, “then Snowball and Napolean called them together again, ‘Comrades’, said Snowball, ‘it is half past six and we have a long day before us.” This quotation from chapter two shows the pigs giving out orders to the other animals and acting as a new Mr. Jones, but seemingly nicer.
The pig’s pen should be an ideal size to hold a 250 pound animal, which would be about 8ft x 12ft. Since the weather can be unpredictable, the pen should have both a shaded and an open area so that the pig is able to choose where he wants to go! There should be both an area for the pig’s bedding and an area for the pig to go to the bathroom, but the most important thing is that there is enough room for the hog to move around comfortably, since that is w...
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In Orwell's Animal Farm, the animals revolt against the cruel human leaders and set up a better method of farm management where all animals are equal. As time passes, the new leaders become greedy and corrupt, and the other animals realize conditions are just as miserable as before. There is a major connection between Animal Farm and Russian communism. The pigs are one of the most significant of these connections, representing the communist rulers of Russia, like Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. Their traits, personalities, and actions are similar to the actual men in power. In the novel Animal Farm, the pigs represent the communist leaders of Russia in the early 1900s.
Tigges, Sabina. “Clint Hallam: Guinea Pig Takes the Reins.” Guinea Pig Zero. 29 Dec. 2005.
leader or leaders must be found to represent the animals. Because the pigs are believed to be the
...als, they can do whatever they please. Due to the lack of intelligence the animals posses, the pigs use bad logic to control the animals through twisting and manipulating facts.