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| Aged Guinea Pig
Your guinea pig will probably be around quite a few years. In extreme old age
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| Male is Ssexually Mature Two Months
A male is sexually mature around two months of age and may be bred at this time
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| Satin
The Satin resembles the American and the White Crested, with its distinguishing
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| Marked
Marked guinea pigs are a combination of two or more colors
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| Cleaning Your Guinea Pig's Home
Clean the cage often and use a mild disinfectant before refilling with fresh bedding
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| Freshen the Water and Disinfect the Bottle Daily
The food drops into a trough from which the animal can feed. If water is provided in a bowl, your guinea pig may upset the dish, contaminate the water with food
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| Guinea Pig's Dashing
To stop the guinea pig's dashing about, gently edge it into a corner and place one of your hands over its shoulders
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| Current Climate Models
Current climate models suggest that, as the Northern Hemisphere became drier about 5,500 years ago, the Southern Hemisphere got wetter
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| Minerals do not Supply Calories
Like vitamins, minerals do not supply calories. They are not broken down in the digestive process, but are partly absorbed, if soluable, for use in about the same
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| Sexing
When forming male-female pairs, or when segregating the weaned young
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| Breeds and Varieties
There are presently seven breeds of guinea pigs recognized by the American Cavy
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| Guinea Pigs do not Require Vaccinations for Diseases
Unlike some other pets, guinea pigs do not require vaccinations for diseases like
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| Guinea Pigs are Vocal Animals
Guinea pigs are vocal animals, so they will whistle and purr enthusiastically to their
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| Guinea Pigs Make Wonderful Pets
Guinea pigs make wonderful pets for people of all ages for a multitude of reasons
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| Domesticated Guinea Pigs
Domesticated guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) differ from their wild relatives because
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| Traders Imported Guinea Pigs
Sixteenth century slave traders imported guinea pigs to Europe from South
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| Guinea Pigs Have no External Tail
Wild guinea pigs (Cavia aperea and tschudii) originate in South America
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