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	Guinea Pig Care
		Guinea pigs are very vocal and this vocalization plays an important part in socialization with other pigs or humans.
		Guinea pigs are the gentlest of all the pocket pets, which include mice, hamsters, rats and gerbils and so are ideal pets for responsible children.
		Guinea pigs handle cold quite well but they are very susceptible to heat stroke.
	www.2ndchance.info /guineapigcare.htm (1925 words)

	Guinea Pigs Club :: Cavy History
		Herds of buffalo-sized guinea pigs roamed South America millions of years ago, according to a study of a fossil that is today recognised as the biggest rodent ever discovered.
		Unearthed in the town of Urumaco, in an arid region of Venezuela 250 miles west of Caracas, the remains of the huge water-loving rodent and associated fossils and plant evidence suggest that the area was once a lush, tropical landscape roamed by giants.
		Guinea pigs, being social creatures, do best kept in groups of two or more, but most readily available commercial cages are not large enough to house a pair of pigs.
	www.guineapigsclub.com /gp_site/history.asp (679 words)

	Guinea Pig - MSN Encarta
		Guinea pigs are domesticated cavies, but in popular usage the term is applied to all species of cavies, domesticated or wild.
		Guinea pigs have been valuable as experimental laboratory animals, especially in bacteriology for research on the effects of pathogenic microorganisms.
		Guinea pigs are useful in diagnostic tests for tuberculosis, however, because of their low resistance to the tubercle bacillus, which kills them in four to eight weeks.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761575668/Guinea_Pig.html (457 words)

	Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium
		Guinea pigs are social animals that gather together in herds for survival.
		Guinea pigs also squeal when they feel that they are in danger, which acts as a warning to others in the herd.
		Guinea pig poops, however, are harder to control, as they not only drop them at seemingly random times, but they also eat special, moist poops that are stored in a small sack inside their anus.
	www.aracnet.com /~seagull/Guineas/behavior.html (2079 words)

	Guinea Pig FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guinea pigs also enjoy some fresh salad, but you should stick to nutrient-dense foods- carrots, dark leafy vegetables, and vegetables with a high vitamin C content (parsley is a great choice!) are a good addition.
		Guinea pigs have a variety of vocalizations and postures that they use with each other and with other animals for communication, which are amusing and interesting to observe.
		Guinea pigs can have disagreements, either with their pig companions or with their humans, and the most upset noise that they can make is a hissing and teeth chattering noise to indicate that they are really upset.
	www.snailxpress.com /mvhs/pigs.htm (2825 words)

	Guinea pig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 0.5 and 1.5 kg (1–3 pounds), and measuring 25–40 cm (10–15 inches) long.
		Guinea pigs are "prey animals" whose survival instinct is to mask pain and signs of illness, and many times signs of illness may not be apparent until a problem is severe or in its advanced stages.
		Guinea pigs are also consumed in Ecuador, mainly in the Sierra region of the country, but are not depended upon as a staple source of protein.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guinea_pig (3900 words)

	Guinea Pig Encyclopedia Article @ AlienArtifacts.com (Alien Artifacts) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guinea pigs are classified in order Rodentia, although there is a minority belief in the scientific community that evidence from mitochondrial DNA indicates that the Hystricognathi may belong to a different evolutionary offshoot and therefore a different order.
		Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 0.5 (as juveniles) and 1.5 kg (1–3 pounds), and measuring 25–40 cm (10–15 inches) long.
		A peculiarity of guinea pigs as research animals is that they are highly sensitive to penicillin, which can cause potentially fatal cases of diarrhea and/or toxemia in them [1].
	www.alienartifacts.com /encyclopedia/Guinea_pig (4389 words)

	Biomethodology of the Guinea Pig - Animal Research - The University of Iowa
		Guinea pigs are very docile and rapidly become accustomed to gentle handling, in fact guinea pigs rarely bite.
		Most guinea pigs are housed in shoebox cages composed of polypropylene (opaque)(future picture) material with a wire bar lid used to hold the water bottle and feed.
		Guinea pigs are one of the few mammals other than primates that require a nutritional source of Vitamin C. For that reason guinea pig chow is has a shorter shelf life (90 days) than standard rodent chow and is manufactured specifically for guinea pigs.
	research.uiowa.edu /animal/?get=g_pig (1426 words)

	Guinea pig - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 1 and 3 pounds (0.5 and 1.5 kg) and measuring 10 to 15 inches (250 to 400 mm) long.
		Guinea pigs should not be kept in the same cage or enclosure with domesticated rats (or any other species of rodents for that matter).
		Guinea pigs have a natural fear of rats and although their friendly appearance does not show it, a threatened cavy can seriously injure a domesticated rat, and vice versa.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/g/u/i/Guinea_pig.html (4671 words)

	Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association - Biology of the Guinea Pig
		Guinea pigs kept as pets come in several coat colors and are available in different "hair styles", those being the English and American with short hair, the Abyssinian with rough hair going in a pattern of rosettes and the Peruvian with long silky hair.
		Guinea pigs have a dietary requirement for Vitamin C, and therefore, should be fed a commercial pelleted diet formulated specifically for guinea pigs.
		Guinea pigs require daily Vitamin C incorporated into their diets due to their lack of the microsomal enzyme L-gulonolactone oxidase, which catalyzes the conversion of glucose to ascorbic acid.
	www.lvma.org /gpig.html (1114 words)

	Guinea Pig Care
		Guinea pigs are hystricomorph rodents (related to chinchillas and porcupines) that originated from the Andes Mountains region of South America.
		Guinea pigs are very popular pets because of their availability, docile temperaments, tendency not to bite or scratch when handled, and relatively clean habits.
		Guinea pigs tend to be creatures of habit and do not tolerate changes in the presentation, taste, odor, texture or form of their food and water.
	www.ahc.umn.edu /rar/MNAALAS/GPig.html (4189 words)

	Guinea Pig
		The "guinea" is believed to be because many of the first specimens came to England from South America on slave ships from Guinea (Africa) or because of their resemblance to the young of the bush pig (Guinea hog).
		Domestic guinea pigs have been produced by selective breeding, and differ chiefly in the color and texture of their fur, which may be short and soft, short and bristly, long and curly.
		Guinea pigs may be fl, gray, brown, yellow, or white with either dark or red eyes.
	www.honoluluzoo.org /guinea_pig.htm (417 words)

	The Guinea Pig Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Guinea pigs are very shy and will spend a lot of time hiding.
		Choose your guinea pigs from a litter that is at least six weaks old.
		The puppies (baby guinea pigs) that you choose should be plump and well fed, should have bright eyes and clear ears and nose, and should have shiny, silky fur all over including under the bottom.
	www.oink.demon.co.uk /pets/guinea.htm (746 words)

	ADW: Cavia porcellus: Information
		Because guinea pigs are a domesticated animal, they are kept by humans in differing habitats.
		Guinea pigs are very social animals that prefer to live in groups of five to ten.
		The guinea pig has also been an invaluable source in research laboratories where they have been used in fields such as nutrition, pathology, genetics, toxicology, in the isolation of bacteria, and the production of serum.
	animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu /site/accounts/information/Cavia_porcellus.html (931 words)

	Guinea Pig Toys and Play
		Guinea pigs have been known to eat telephone cords and cause themselves major internal damage.
		Every guinea pig should have at least one wooden structure in their cage, either a wooden hidey house or a wooden tunnel.
		Please be aware that while PVC pipe is not toxic to your guinea pigs, it is one of the most environmentally damaging plastics on the planet.
	guineapigcages.com /toys.htm (1987 words)

	March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.
		Guinea pigs love to hide when they play, so be sure to place cardboard tubes and/or empty coffee cans with smoothed edges in the enclosure.
		Guinea pigs can be allowed to run free in one room to get some additional exercise, but the room should be carefully checked for any openings from which the guinea pigs can escape, get lost and possibly end up hurt.
		Guinea pigs are very conscientious about grooming themselves, but brushing them on a regular basis will help keep their coat clean and remove any loose hairs.
	www.sniksnak.com /ac/guinea-mon.html (920 words)

	The Ultimate Guinea pig Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Though guinea pigs are currently classified in order Rodentia, there was historically some scientific dispute over whether or not they are actually rodents, as recent evidence from mitochondrial DNA was thought to indicate that the Hystricognathi may belong to a different evolutionary offshoot, and therefore a different order.
		Since the Dutch name refers to Guinea rather than to the British coin and the fact that the first guinea pig was described in 1554 by the Swiss naturalist Konrad Gesner (more than a hundred years before the first guinea was struck), the former theory is more likely.
		Guinea pigs, or cuy, cuye, curí, were originally domesticated for their meat, but today are primarily raised as pets outside of Peru - this has led to some feeling that using cavies as a source of food is ethically wrong.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Guinea_pig (2248 words)

	Guinea Pig FAQ's
		Guinea Pigs should not be fed Rabbit food as it is designed for Rabbits, what ever pet you have you must buy specific food for that animal and not compensate with anything else.
		Guinea Pigs shouldn't be kept in damp areas, so if it’s wet where you are outside a lot of the time they would need to be kept in an outer house.
		Guinea Pigs can swim so they wont drown, however avoid filling up the bath or bowl too deep, note they will try and jump out if they can, make the water luke warm and avoid any drafts when they are out the bath and still wet.
	www.kornage.co.uk /guinea_pig_faqs.htm (3866 words)

	Guinea Pig Toys and Play
		Guinea pigs have been known to eat telephone cords and cause themselves major internal damage.
		Every guinea pig should have at least one wooden structure in their cage, either a wooden hidey house or a wooden tunnel.
		Please be aware that while PVC pipe is not toxic to your guinea pigs, it is one of the most environmentally damaging plastics on the planet.
	www.guineapigcages.com /toys.htm (1987 words)

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		(3) In the laboratory, guinea pigs are polyestrous, nonseasonal breeders.
		Guinea pigs and primates are the only commonly used laboratory animals which require an exogenous dietary source of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
		Bowls are not desirable because guinea pigs tend to sit, sleep and defecate in the bowls.
	netvet.wustl.edu /species/guinea/guinpig.txt (6667 words)

	ASPCA: Pet Care: Small Pet Information: Guinea Pig Care
		The three most common breeds of guinea pig are the Smooth-Coated, with short, glossy fur; the Abyssinian, whose hair grows in fluffy tufts all over the body, and the Peruvian, with long, silky hair that flows to the ground.
		Guinea pigs love to hide when they play, so be sure to place cardboard tubes and/or empty coffee cans with smoothed edges in the enclosure for this purpose.
		Guinea pigs are very conscientious about grooming themselves, but brushing them on a regular basis will help keep their coat clean and remove any loose hairs.
	www.aspca.org /site/PageServer?pagename=pets_guineapigcare (1283 words)

	How to Care for Guinea Pigs \| The Humane Society of the United States
		When choosing floor linings and cage furnishings, keep in mind that guinea pigs will chew on just about anything to wear down their constantly growing teeth, so everything placed in the cage must be nontoxic.
		Guinea pigs try their best to keep clean, fastidiously grooming themselves with their front teeth, tongue, and back claws.
		Guinea pigs are happiest when with other guinea pigs, so many pet care books urge owners to keep two or more together.
	www.hsus.org /ace/11806 (685 words)

	Guinea Pig
		The guinea pig is the domesticated variety of the wild or Peruvian cavy, a rodent that lives in the mountain regions of Chile and Peru.
		Guinea pigs' teeth grow continuously throughout their lives.
		Guinea pigs are a precocial species, which means that pups are born fully furred and with their eyes open.
	hsus.org /animals_in_research/species_used_in_research/guinea_pig.html (207 words)

	Guinea Pig Basics
		Not all vets are trained or experienced in the care of guinea pigs, considered “exotics” in the vet world, and it is important to locate an experienced guinea pig before an emergency occurs.
		Young pigs (under a year old) may be offered an unlimited amount of pellets, but once they turn a year old and the nutritional needs are no longer that of a growing baby, the pellets should be tapered down to about 1 or 2 tablespoons per day.
		Guinea pigs (all animals) should see a vet at least once a year for a check-up, and then as-needed for special concerns and emergencies.
	www.mybunny.org /info/gpig_basics.htm (1698 words)

	Guinea Lynx :: Emergency Medical Guide
		A guinea pig that is not eating is seriously ill and must be seen by a vet for treatment and must be hand fed.
		Behavior unusual for your guinea pig (which may include sitting with it's face in a corner, lowered responsiveness) could also indicate the need to seek medical assistance or at the very least, the need to monitor the pig closely.
		It is essential that your guinea pig never has an empty stomach because after as little as 16 to 20 hours of anorexia, a dangerous phenomenon is happening.
	guinealynx.info /emergencymedicalguide.html (2097 words)

	Pet Care: Guinea Pig 411
		It's not that she's overweight--like all guinea pigs, she needs a big stomach to digest all the tough plant food she eats.
		The three most common breeds of guinea pig are the smooth-coated, who has short, glossy fur; the Abyssinian, whose hair grows in fluffy tufts all over her body; and the Peruvian, who has long, silky hair that flows to the ground.
		Guinea pigs are social, and if you keep two or more females together, they'll become great friends.
	www.animaland.org /asp/petcare/guineapig411.asp (219 words)

	Flickr: Photos from nodgesoft
		Guinea pig running for dear life from a attacking cat.
		True love between a guinea pig and a cat.
		The shed in the backyard of the farm house.
	www.flickr.com /photos/nodgesoft (111 words)

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