- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: TFH Publications; New edition edition (1 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0793831512
- ISBN-13: 978-0793831517
- Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #34 in Books > Science & Nature > Biological Sciences > Animal Sciences > Mammals > Rodents & Rabbits
- #46 in Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Rabbits & Rodents
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The author, who is a rodentologist with a huge personal collection of guinea pigs, knows more about guinea pigs than most vets. The information contained could be vital for the health of your pet, this I have learnt from personal experience. For example, the book covers teeth clipping whereby anaesthetic is NOT used however a vet would routinely use it with the potential death of the guinea pig. It covers absolutely everything there is to know from choosing, housing, feeding, ailments and behaviour. Full of colour pictures and is ideal for the complete beginner or the experienced owner. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A delight to read! I am now fully equipped to enter the world of the Guinea Pig, secure in the knowledge that everything I need to know (and a bit more) is included in this excellent book. The author's enthusiasm for these animals is infectious and his text easy to understand without being condescending. The full-colour photographs are well thought out too, from the cute to the infected - I know now that I will recognise and be able to treat most of my piggies' day-to-day ailments.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you were to buy only one guinea pig book, then buy this one. 'The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs' is written by an Englishman who shares his apartment with over thirty of these loveable creatures. This book is more than just a how-to manual. It is written with affection. The book also has many appealing colour photos of Peter's guinea pigs. Lookout for one of the shopping basket full of pigs! The comprehensive chapters on basic care are spiced up with Peter Gurney's anecdotes on guinea pig ownership. The book also includes an informative chapter about how to look after your sick guinea pig. And if you don't already own a guinea pig; you'll want to after reading this endearing book.
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excellent book,great service
great book, lots of nice pictures and really useful information. nearly as good as the guinea piglopaedia, would recommend this book for guinea pig lovers everywhere.
Published 6 months ago by a thurston
AWESOME
FANTASTIC BOOK THAT EVERY GUINEA PIG OWNER SHOULD HAVE. WRITTEN BY PETER GURNEY WHOSE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE FOR THESE LITTLE PETS SHOWS THROUGH ON EVERY PAGE. Read more
Published 9 months ago by PETSHOPGIRL
Best reference book to have
If you need help looking after your little guines pig this is the book for you. Even if you have owned guinea pigs before you'll find this very useful. Don't wait buy it
Published 22 months ago by Penn Pal
messy layout
After reading all the good reviews on Amazon i thought to buy this book myself.
I have been having guinea pigs myself for over 16 years but read through the reviews and... Read more
I have been having guinea pigs myself for over 16 years but read through the reviews and... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by H. Drok
what can i say
This book is a must if you haven't kept Guineas before. It's written by the foremost authority on these delightful creatures. Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by guinea pig
The most enjoyable and informative GP book I have ever read
The first Guinea Pig book I ever read and still my favourite. No other book makes ownership of cavies such a joy.
Published on 26 Mar 2001
a bible for the guinea pig lover
This was recommended to me by the lady who sold me my first two g.p's I am now the proud owner of about sixty, I love them all and with the help of Peter Gurney's book and some... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 1999 by pauline.brookfield
The Guinea Pig Bible!
This is the ultimate book for guinea pig owners. Peter writes with obvious affection for his little pets - and who can blame him? A must-read for any guinea pig fan...
Published on 9 Aug 1999
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