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Guinea Pig Basics and General Care
Children and guinea pigs
This section is
recommended for families with children who are considering purchasing /
adopting a guinea pig. It includes the process involved in setting up a
home for your guinea pig, the care of guinea pigs when involving children,
and special considerations to think about. Our aim is too help you and
your children to build a special connection with your new family member
through appropriate love and care. Also included is Jessica's own
experience growing up with guinea pigs as a young child and how that has
influenced her today.
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Duty
of Care
Bringing a new
member into your family is a commitment and it is a good idea to have a
checklist to read through to make sure a guinea pig is right for you.
Click here to read the ACS Duty of Care.
Diet
A guinea pig has certain
dietary requirements that they need daily in order to stay healthy.
Click here
to read more about correct diet for your guinea pig.
Housing
Housing options for guinea
pigs are endless. Don't settle on a tiny pet shop cage! Get your piggy a
home it deserves!
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C&C Cages
Cheap, simple and the improved modern day housing
lifestyle for guinea pigs!
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Bedding
Their are
many bedding options for guinea
pigs.
Click here to read more about
guinea pig bedding.
Guinea pig
Accessories! Beds! and
Decor!
Little houses, snoozy beds,
pipes and tunnels, bricks and ramps and more... Guinea pigs love, enjoy
and need their creature comforts!
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Companionship
A guinea pig needs a companion
of its own kind.
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Why say no to
wire bottom cages?
Many pet shops
sell cages with wire on the bottom. Read more on why these are unsuitable
for guinea pigs.
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Behaviour and
noises
Ever wondered
what those wheeks! and grunts and rumblestruts and little jumps all
mean? Click here
to find out!
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Guinea Pig
Health and Medical
Parasites
Their are
several different types of external and internal parasites that can infest
a guinea pig. Guinea pigs require regular mite treatment to prevent
infestation?
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Fungal
Infections
Fungal
infections can often be undiagnosed in guinea pigs yet require quick
action and treatment to stop a fungal condition from spreading.
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Grooming/Bathing
Toenail Clipping,
how to bath your guinea pig and shampoos etc...
Click here to read more...

Heat/Cold Management (Important information about how guinea
pigs tolerate both heat and cold).
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Neutering
Quite often the ACS receive
questions with regards to neutering a guinea pig including what's
involved, cost and safety.
Click here to read more
The
Lethal Gene
Microphthalmia happens in the breeding of
guinea pigs and yet it is completely avoidable. 25% of guinea pigs born from two
'roan' guinea pigs will result in a lethal baby.
Click here to read full
article.
Cheilitis
Symptoms and how
to treat this condition.
Bumblefoot
Symptoms and how
to treat this condition.
Lumps
and Growths
Information and
treatment options for different sorts of lumps and growths your guinea pig
may encounter during their life.
Guinea
Pig Eyes
Information
about different guinea pig eye related conditions.
Recommended Vets!
Our list for you of
Australia-wide recommended and trusted small animal and exotic vets!
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Conditions
that require urgent medical attention.

Coccidiosis and Diarrhea
Symptoms are
sudden leading to deterioration and death.
Click here to
read why to be careful where you purchase your guinea pigs and how to
treat this deadly condition.
Teeth -
Malocclusion / Overgrowth
Prevention,
Symptoms and how to treat this condition.

Respiratory
Infection (URI)
Prevention, Symptoms and how to treat. Note - This is not so
uncommon condition where a guinea pig can deteriorate very rapidly
without proper medication. Urgent medical care is required. (coming
soon)

Urinary
Tract Infection (UTI)
Prevention, Symptoms and how to treat. Note - This is a condition
where a guinea pig can deteriorate rapidly without proper
medication. Urgent medical care is required. (coming soon)
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