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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications; New edition edition (1 April 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0793831512
ISBN-13: 978-0793831517
Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.4 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is vital to guinea pig owners, 23 Jul 2003

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal book for the new Guinea Pig owner, 28 April 2002

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An affectionate guide to guinea pig ownership, 7 April 1999

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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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After reading all the good reviews on Amazon i thought to buy this book myself.
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The first Guinea Pig book I ever read and still my favourite. No other book makes ownership of cavies such a joy.

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