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Guinea Pig (Collins Famliy Pet Guides) (Paperback)

by Peter Gurney (Author)

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Collins (2 Aug 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0004133889
ISBN-13: 978-0004133881
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Guinea pig is the second title in the new Collins Family Pet Series. These attractive, colour illustrated guides give all the practical advice necessary to raising healthy, happy pets. This comprehensive guide to caring for your guinea pig is full of expert practical advice. All aspects of everyday care are covered but, in addition, there are lots of interesting facts and anecdotes about one of Britain's most popular pets. Guinea pigs are ideal family pets as they are practically odourless, cheap to feed and maintain, easy to handle and very rarely bite. Collins Family Pets: Guinea pig has information and advice on: Acquiring a guinea pig Accommodation Feeding your guinea pig Handling and grooming Behaviour Breeding Basic veterinary care

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Peter Gurney is author of three books about guinea pigs and regularly visits Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital with his guinea pigs. He also works in close association with the Cambridge Cavy Trust.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best guinea pig guide out there!, 4 May 2003

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When it comes to Guinea pigs Peter Gurney is the man in the know! This book is great for anyone who is considering owning guinea pigs and also people who've had them for years as you can tell that he genuinely loves these animals and gives trustworthy advice. The book covers all the main topics that you'll need: origins, buying, housing, feeding, handling, grooming, behaviour, breeding and healthcare with loads of VERY cute photos! You won't be able to resist getting guinea pigs after reading this! Nice detailed information giving precise measurements of the minimum cage size etc which is very useful to someone who's never owned guinea pigs before. The health section is particularly good and there are lots of useful tips throughout the book covering pretty much every situation you are likely to encounter. If you can only get one guinea pig guide I'd definitely recommend this one!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Guinea Pig Guide Books, 12 Aug 2005

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I have been looking forward to getting guinea pigs for a long time, but needed to find a good guide book to help me. When I went to my local library, and picked up this one, I didn't know whether it would help me, or not. I began to read it, and soon became engrossed, i had never read a book like it! it told me many things about my furry little friends that I had never come across, and has made me want to become closer friends with my guinea pig. A superb book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every guinea pig owner must buy this book!, 14 Nov 2000

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Whether you have guinea pigs, or are thinking of having one, this is the BEST book you can buy about them. It has the most comprehensive section on guinea pig health that few other books have, and also includes alternative treatments for common health problems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for guinea pig owners
This is an absolute essential for any guinea pig owners. Peter Gurney was the expert on guinea pigs and I recommend anyone who owns a guinea pig to buy this book. Read more

Published 8 months ago by D. Grant

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice book
This is a good book for an overview on the guineapig. However I think that there are other "better" books available with more advice on health and sickness which is an important... Read more

Published 23 months ago by S. D. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant guniea pig guide
This was the first guinea pig guide I picked up. I've since read a couple of others, but I would still say that Peter Gurney's is a fantastic introduction to the world of guinea... Read more

Published on 27 Mar 2006 by polarcolt

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for budding guinea piggers!
There are many guinea pig books out there which can baffle cavy owners with all their conflicting information but you can rely on this book. Read more

Published on 5 May 2002 by becky@cavycapers.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best
I bought this book after reading the recommendations of other readers. I was not disappointed! I have just acquired my first guinea pig for 20 years and decided to check out... Read more

Published on 22 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for any new Guinea Pig owner.
Lots of imformation on care, houseing, feeding e.t.c. Lots of colour pictures of different breeds of guinea pigs. A must have for all guinea pig owners!

Published on 24 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Another stunning publication from GP Guru Peter Gurney
Yet again, a book with clear and beautiful illustrations (in the form of Peter's phtographs of his GPs) and brilliant advice on choosing, keeping and healing your guinea pigs... Read more

Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb guide for guinea pig owners everywhere
In this book Peter Gurney brings his readers a comprehensive guide to owning and caring for guinea pigs. Read more

Published on 7 Aug 1999

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