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It is not a pet you can put in a cage and forget about! In the process of learning about guine pigs I saw the opportunity to share the knowledge I had gained.

With what I have learned, by speaking to breeders, rescue shelter volunteers and experts, I will show you how you too can successfull y take care of piggies regardless of what breed you own or choose.

Also, I wanted to give my son a very value learning experience and instill values in him such as responsibility and understanding.

I did this for very much personal reasons.

There is a lot of misinformation out there on Guinea Pigs.

Cos lettuce will cause diarrhea.

You'll be saving time and money, avoiding mistakes and disastrous situations, and learning secrets most pet store owners don't know.

Many flowers and beans are poisonous to guinea pigs.

Also, hundreds of piggies die every year choking on sunflower seeds With my Pet Guinea Pig Care Guide you can take comfort in the fact that you will be provided with the best and most up-to-date information on cavy care.

Here is a look at the guide chapter by chapter: Chapter 1 - Choosing Your Guinea Pig Whether you should adopt, buy from a breeder or pet store (p.10) What you should do and ask when buying from a breeder How to tell if a sow is pregnant What droppings and skin condition can tell you The type of cage to buy or make before bringing your piggie home A health check list before buying - what you must look for (p.13) 3 places you MUST NEVER house you pet piggie Chapter 2 - Housing & Bedding Your Guinea Pi g Your Piggies' home - Cage size, location and cost Learn why many wooden guinea pig cages are a no no 7 deadly materials you need to avoid when building a hatch or cage (p.17) How best to clean the cage or hutch Bedding what to use and how often you should change it The importance of water and temperature control 5 basic household objects that are cheap and easy to find, that your guines pig will love to play with (p.19) Chapter 3 - Diet For Your Guinea Pig The right diet for your pet - pellets, hey, fruits & vegies What you need to know about protein and vitamin C Lists of fruit & vegetables that you can feed your pig (p.22) Foods you must never feed your pet piggie - prevent poisoning & choking Obesity - a simple method for preventing it Safe & healthy treats you can give your pet piggie (p.24) Chapter 4 - Bathing & G....

In the Introduction Section of the Pet Guinea Pig Care Guide Discover: W hy Guinea Pigs make great pets What you need to teach your children The important differences between male and female guinea pigs (p.7) Why it isn important to get two guinea pigs instead of one How to sex guinea pigs I went to several experts, including breeders and rescue shelter managers and interviewed them.

I strongly believe that if you or going to buy or adopt a pet then you must provide the best of care.

I adopted two cavies for my 5 year old son .

I wanted to make sure that my family and I were well aware of the commitment we were making when adopting our guinea pigs.

After speaking to several breeders and experts I discovered that t h e Guinea Pig is a social animal requiring daily care, attention and exercise .

Following this advice could end up with you accidentally killing your pet.

For example, many published authors will encourage you to feed your pet piggies flowers, seeds, beans and lettuce.