Newborn guinea pig care booklets

Lets be clear, a newborn guinea pig should not leave its mothers side for at least 3 weeks. Here are some additional tips to care for your pups after they are born. Allows be clear, a newborn guinea pig must not leave its mothers side for at least 3 weeks. A female can give birth to up to 5 litters per year. Choose alfalfa hay and pellets to provide extra calcium for growing bones, and provide plenty of both to satisfy growing pig appetites. My beloved tequila got pregnant and when time came for her to give birth, because of a very unprofessional vet both her and the baby almost died. These care pages serve as a basic overview of guinea pig care. Your average baby guinea pig will weight somewhere in the range of 95105 grams at birth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Guinea pigs weigh about two to three pounds, come in a variety of colors, are very social, can live up to 10 years old, and make great pets for children and adults alike. If you have any concerns about your guinea pigs health, seek your vets advice. Then when you have more specific questions, the guinea lynx site is one of the best online references for care and medical information. Now i need to know how to best care for these little baby pigs that are 5 days old. The best place for care basics, a great introduction for beginners, is guinea lynxs guide to raising a healthy guinea pig. Grooming is a vital part of the routine care of guinea pigs. I did find another vet, who consulted her, and he had to perform a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guinea pig care secrets. Guinea pig information, care tips, links, pigtures and. However if the adult holds the guinea pig then guides the childs hand to stroke him gently the piggy shouldnt come to any harm. Guinea pigs are the only animals other than primates that require vitamin c in their. Caring for guinea pigs the animal welfare foundation. Well got home from work today and the mommy guinea pig was not doing well, she was drooling and convulsing and soon passed away. Guinea pigs need their nails clipped approximately once a month.

They also like it when you gently stroke their head. More indepth and advanced information is available through the excellent guinea pig care pages listed on my links page. If you find yourself in a situation where you would need to take care of a newborn or extremely young guinea pigs on your own, it is essential that you learn the. When the pups are born they all cuddle under their mama for warmpth, security, love, and food. How to take care of a female guinea pig with babies. Apr 01, 2000 buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. Poor management is the major contributing factor, although the actual cause may be crushing, bleeding from the navel, anemia, starvation or disease. What you ought to know about caring for baby guinea pigs. Little critters veterinary hospital offering care for all dogs, cats and exotic pets. Your cavy the proper name guinea pigs are known by will depend on you for food, water, medical care and companionship. You should also check your pets ears for oozing or irritation and examine its feet for sores or broken nails. Did you know that a baby guinea pig is called a pup. You can tell that a guinea pig is happy because they.

Oct 18, 2010 a few months ago we got a guinea pig off of craigslist well she ended up being pregnant and 5 days ago gave birth to 3 adorable little babies. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is because the babies are born fully furred, with their eyes open and their teeth erupted. Baby guinea pig care raising a litter of pups on the other hand if youll be helping a sow to raise a litter of pups from birth, theres rather more to think about. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sadly, one of the reasons for this underestimation of guinea pig life span is often due to a lack of veterinary care and neglect. On the average, about two pigs per litter are lost during this period. It also provides you with the opportunity to check your pet for possible skin problems, injuries, sudden weight gain or loss, dental problems, and other health problems. Apr 04, 2009 hi, our guinea pig had two babies today it was an accidental pregnancy by the way. Guinea pigs are cute and wonderful animals to keep as pets. Rescues, pet stores, and new pet owners will find great advice for getting a guinea pig off to a good start. The best water dispenser is a guinea pig rabbit bottle with the little ball in the spout. Nov 23, 2010 hi, my 8 month old female has just given birth to two babies, one full of beans running and feeding well.

As a result, later pregnancies are at a higher risk of dystocia or stuckretained babies. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. We enjoyed watching them grow and thought you might, too. Guinea pigs love a routine guinea pig care guinea pigs. Hi, our guineapig had two babies today it was an accidental pregnancy by the way. Consult the emergency medical guide for signs of illness looking for a pet. If you buy from a pet shop, make sure the animals have been kept in same sex groups and that. Did you know that the name for a male guinea pig is a boar, the name for a female guinea pig is a sow. Baby guinea pig care tips for pups guinea pigs are cute and wonderful pets. May 22, 2018 image belongs to kati galusz each one is about 23 inches. May 01, 2020 to take care of a pregnant female guinea pig, feed it a healthy, balanced diet of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and vitamin cfortified guinea pig pellets. A sick guinea pig may have diarrhea or discharge from the eyes or nose. If youre looking for babies, they should be at least six weeks old. Newborn guinea pigs pups care, feeding, vaccines, and more.

Guinea pigs are lively, lovable pets that require relatively easy care. Guinea pigs love human company, though, so the more time you can spend with them, the happier theyll be. Failing to do so will certainly demonstrate how reckless the dog breeder is. This information is required for the future care of your new pet by your veterinarian. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you will need to know what is involved in properly caring for pups. Routine health care of guinea pigs merck veterinary manual.

As part of the gp care routine, you should check on them at least twice a day, morning and evening. The water bottle itself can be cleaned by placing uncooked rice and a little water in the bottle and then shaking it vigorously. The litter size ranges from 1 to 8 pups, but a litter of 2 to 4 is more common. Guinea pig grooming grooming is another important aspect of taking care of your guinea pig, especially if he is a long haired breed. Find guinea pigs available for rehoming and adoption. Hairless guinea pigs benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed onto skin to keep it soft. We have bred guineapigs before, but it was many years ago and i was a child so i dont remember everything. Just be sure you can find good homes for the resultant babies.

Baby guinea pigs the owners care guide guinea pig hub. Weaning large litters of thrifty, heavyweight pigs is a key factor for a profitable swine herd. Your baby guinea pig what to expect and how to look after them. If you have something new to talk about for a pig, please update your old thread for this pig. Whether getting a guinea pig as a pet or getting one for experiments in the lab, you need to know all about its care. Oct 03, 20 make sure your guinea pig always has plenty of fresh water in his water bottle. If you are feeling overwhelmed about proper guinea pig baby care, that is perfectly normal. If you looked at the gl link i provided already, it states that mothers milk is beneficial but not required because guinea pig pups are already quite developed when they are born. They are born precocial, which means they already have teeth and fur, and from their earliest moments they can see, hear, and move about. I find it stressful to care for my pets from time to time, so i research their care and stay diligent about their environment and diet. For bunnies 1 to 2 weeks old, that increases to 5 to 7 milliliters per feeding, twice a day. Some signs that a guinea pig is sick are loss of appetite, weight loss, hunched posture, an abnormal walk or a limp, a belly that is unusually skinny or abnormally large, a change in the consistency of the.

An adorable and quick project that could be used as a scrap yarn buster. A temperature of 80of is adequate for newborn pigs. The guinea pig cavia porcellus is a docile rodent native to south america. To care for baby guinea pigs, get a roomy cage and make sure they cant slip through the spaces between the bars. Guinea pigs originally come from the andes mountains in south america. Female guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at four to five. Baby guinea pig care tips for pups guinea pig info. The guinea pig neither comes from guinea, nor is it a pig.

Pups from small litters are usually bigger than pups from large litters. Guinea pigs stay clean and rarely need baths, but can be spotcleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed. Baby guinea pigs need more of it in order to properly develop their bones. Baby guinea pigs how to care and treating with extra care. Dental problems are also common, so check your pets mouth for drooling, overgrown teeth, or swelling. Guinea pigs as a childs pet calgary humane society. We worked on a chapter on breeding your guinea pigs earlier on. Care of newborn pigs since baby pigs cannot adjust to temperature fluctuations until they are several days old, extra heat should be provided by a bulb over the brooder or using a heat lamp above an area between two sows where the pigs will be attracted by the light and have extra protection. Small pets 4 caring for your guinea pigs blue cross. Heres a list of guinea pig books, booklets, magazines and computer software resources weve collected over the last 1520 years. All you need to know about guinea pigs the spruce pets. Aug 09, 2014 we brought home coconut fluff already pregnant and recorded her babies journey from minutes old to the end of the first month. So i came home today, cut up a whole bunch of veges for my two girls, went to give it to them and i was about to give them some more hay, when i noticed that my older piggy meadow was looking very protective of my younger one apple.

I feel guinea pigs shouldnt be handled by small children. Did you know there is a hairless variety of guinea. This allows you a regular special time with your pet. A fair number of these books seem to still be in print or listed and may be available online. You should also ensure its getting enough calcium by supplementing its regular hay with a limited amount of alfalfa hay. Your baby guinea pig what to expect and how to look. Many people are unaware there are homeless guinea pigs.

Make sure your guinea pig always has plenty of fresh water in his water bottle. Care of pigs from farrowing to weaning mu extension. Joined jun 7, 2010 messages 23 reaction score 0 points 0. The american english has short, smooth hair, the abyssinian has short, coarse hair that grows in whorls and rosettes, and the peruvian guinea pig has long, silky hair. Guinea pigs can make excellent pets for both adults and children. Image belongs to kati galusz each one is about 23 inches. I went to get their hay and when i came back, meadow was on the. In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy has to be taken care of in a safe atmosphere with the mother. When a guinea pig is about to give birth, any male guinea pigs near her will gather around and try to become the dominant male in order to both protect the female.

Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. Do it the right way and adopt a rescued guinea pig. As with real pigs, female guinea pigs are called sows and males are called boars. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center 1007 maple ave.

The guinea pig or cavy pronounced kayvee is a member of the rodent family, closely. The mother is quite young about 3 and a half months and i just want to make sure i give her and her babies the best chance of survival. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. Routine health care of guinea pigs veterinary manual. The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. Use a guinea pig brush, available at your pet store, to gently brush his coat. In the event that you suspect pregnancy, make sure you separate them from one another and consult the vet for further care instructions. The rspca will provide free veterinary care for your rabbit or guinea pig. Giving your litter the best start begins before your sow is even pregnant make sure she has a clean bill of health from a vet before she is mated, and buy a hutch big enough to house her and her babies until they move out. The other with pink eyes not sure how good his or her eye sight is seems very quiet, it is up but just standing still and making no attempt to run or move much. Guinea pig booklet little critters veterinary hospital gilbert az. Lisle, il 60532 630 7371281 guinea pigs cavia porcellus, also known as cavies, are friendly rodents from south america that were domesticated between 500 and a. Behavior guinea pigs are typically easy going, hardy animals, but there are some behavioral peculiarities.

They are easy to mate, easy to rear and youll be as happy as a pig in mud watching the new squeakers growing and developing. It is essential to know about the various foods in order to take proper care of them. As baby guinea pigs enter the world with fully formed teeth, they are fully capable of eating solid food. While guinea pigs will nurse for two weeks or more under normal circumstances, baby guinea pigs enter the world with fully formed teeth and are capable of eating solid food almost immediately. The easiest match is usually between two babies or a baby and an adult guinea pig, but adults can be paired up successfully as well. This concise brochure is available to anyone to download and distribute without cost pending email notification see bottom of page. Guinea lynx a medical and care guide for your guinea pig. Guinea lynx pamphlet and translations this concise brochure is available to anyone to download and distribute without cost pending email notification see bottom of page. Now im going to help you with the knowledge of taking care of your guinea pig s newborn to fully weaned pups. It is up to you how you look after your guinea pig, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all their needs.

Guinea pigs are herbivorous and they survive on grass and other plants. Breeding and reproduction of guinea pigs all other pets. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. The life span for a guinea pig is around 510 years depending on type but 68 years is a good average for a well cared for guinea pig. The adult guinea pig diet and the baby guinea pig diet are generally the same, with only one important exception. Start with the care guide raising a healthy guinea pig is your guinea pig ill. We have bred guinea pigs before, but it was many years ago and i was a child so i dont remember everything. My name is ana and i seem to be having a very big problem over here. A few months ago we got a guinea pig off of craigslist well she ended up being pregnant and 5 days ago gave birth to 3 adorable little babies. Suggested serving amounts depend on the type of rabbit, however, general guidelines suggest giving 2 to 2. Longhaired varieties need daily grooming as their coats can quickly become matted and uncomfortable. Too much fruit might cause intestinal upset or diarrhea, so a good rule of thumb for fruit is 12 tablespoons of fruit for each 2 pounds of body weight.

To ensure your guinea pig gets adequate vitamin c, you can give a quarter of a 100 mg chewable or plain vitamin c tablet, or provide a small amount of liquid vitamin c drops to each guinea pig. Do not start multiple threads for the same guinea pig. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. Mar 04, 2015 the life span for a guinea pig is around 510 years depending on type but 68 years is a good average for a well cared for guinea pig. When choosing a guinea pig cage, you have to consider the space. They will constantly nurse for at least 3 to 4 weeks. When you have a baby guinea pig from a farm, a petshop or else where. The most common types of guinea pigs are the english or american shorthair, the peruvian longhaired, and the abyssinian swirled hair.

We brought home coconut fluff already pregnant and recorded her babies journey from minutes old to the end of the first month. Weaning large litters of thrifty, heavyweight pigs is a key factor for a profitable swine. They may live as long as 9 years the average is 5 to 7, so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully. Cavymadness is designed to be an introductory site for guinea pig enthusiasts. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. A guinea pig can be one of the most endearing and wonderful pets. On average, baby guinea pigs come in litters of 24, and weigh 70115g. Info for additional websites and forums which contain good information about guinea pigs. Guinea pigs cannot manufacture their own vitamin c and require 10 to 30 mgkg daily to prevent scurvy.