I am realizing I post a ton of the same links over and over. I have a cheat-sheet, since I can't possibly remember all of these web addresses. So I figure
I should post my cheat-sheet here.
The thread that kicks this off: Thinking about getting a guinea pig?
Care and Food Guides
They are worthwhile reading - a lot of answers to your questions can be found here.
CavyMadness Cavy Care
GuineaLynx::Guinea Pig Care Guide
Seagull's Compendium - Feeding
An amazing color-coded veggie chart on GuineaPigCages Forum (this thing rocks)
GuineaLynx::Vegetable and Fruit Charts
Housing and Bedding
GuineaPigCages.com - Large, affordable housing. You and your pigs will love it. And check out the gallery for all sorts of ideas.
The Fleece Project - A great resource if you're considering using fleece (polar fleece) bedding.
Social Life Questions
What will keep your pigs happy, and what to consider for space and numbers in your herd: CavySpirit Social Life
And something very important before you get multiple animals - they must be properly sexed!! This page has clear pictures and detailed instructions: Sexing Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pig Behavior
The first two pages are referenced all the time. The last two are kind of fun.
Guinea Pig Introductions
Working with Biting Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pig Behavior
Guinea Pig Sounds
Health Concerns
Weighing your guinea pig is a good way to chart health. Its also good for determining the age of young guinea pigs: GuineaLynx:: Care Guide - Weigh Weekly
Mites are extremely common. They can be treated at home - it requires a scale to accurately weigh your guinea pig, some ivermectin, and a 1ml needleless syringe. For more information about mites, and how to treat with ivermectin (pour-on, horse paste, injectable), including dosing charts, please read:
GuineaLynx::Hairloss
Information on Ivermectin
My personal favorite type of Ivermectin is the pour-on (5mg/ml, or 0.5% solution). It doesn't require any mixing, and just needs to be applied topically behind their ears. It can be purchased at a feed store, or online, like at Valley Vet. With shipping, their smallest bottle runs about $21. And, of course, you'll need the Pour-on dosing instructions.
And lastly, some not-so-common links - These are the ones I always lose, and have to dig through old posts to find.
Worldwide Pigsitters (You can also post on this board for pigsitters - usually under Friendly Chat)
Vitamin C Content in Produce
Finding a Vet
Hand Feeding a Sick Pig
This thread is closed to keep it clean and readable. If you feel there are other good links that I am missing, please email me and I will add them.
Happy reading!
The thread that kicks this off: Thinking about getting a guinea pig?
Care and Food Guides
They are worthwhile reading - a lot of answers to your questions can be found here.
CavyMadness Cavy Care
GuineaLynx::Guinea Pig Care Guide
Seagull's Compendium - Feeding
An amazing color-coded veggie chart on GuineaPigCages Forum (this thing rocks)
GuineaLynx::Vegetable and Fruit Charts
Housing and Bedding
GuineaPigCages.com - Large, affordable housing. You and your pigs will love it. And check out the gallery for all sorts of ideas.
The Fleece Project - A great resource if you're considering using fleece (polar fleece) bedding.
Social Life Questions
What will keep your pigs happy, and what to consider for space and numbers in your herd: CavySpirit Social Life
And something very important before you get multiple animals - they must be properly sexed!! This page has clear pictures and detailed instructions: Sexing Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pig Behavior
The first two pages are referenced all the time. The last two are kind of fun.
Guinea Pig Introductions
Working with Biting Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pig Behavior
Guinea Pig Sounds
Health Concerns
Weighing your guinea pig is a good way to chart health. Its also good for determining the age of young guinea pigs: GuineaLynx:: Care Guide - Weigh Weekly
Mites are extremely common. They can be treated at home - it requires a scale to accurately weigh your guinea pig, some ivermectin, and a 1ml needleless syringe. For more information about mites, and how to treat with ivermectin (pour-on, horse paste, injectable), including dosing charts, please read:
GuineaLynx::Hairloss
Information on Ivermectin
My personal favorite type of Ivermectin is the pour-on (5mg/ml, or 0.5% solution). It doesn't require any mixing, and just needs to be applied topically behind their ears. It can be purchased at a feed store, or online, like at Valley Vet. With shipping, their smallest bottle runs about $21. And, of course, you'll need the Pour-on dosing instructions.
And lastly, some not-so-common links - These are the ones I always lose, and have to dig through old posts to find.
Worldwide Pigsitters (You can also post on this board for pigsitters - usually under Friendly Chat)
Vitamin C Content in Produce
Finding a Vet
Hand Feeding a Sick Pig
This thread is closed to keep it clean and readable. If you feel there are other good links that I am missing, please email me and I will add them.
Happy reading!
