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Do your readers want a guinea pig? They can make great pets if you understand their needs. This book discusses cage requirements, choosing a healthy guinea pig, socializing to other pets, feeding a proper diet, and grooming. Readers also learn about guinea pig's exercise needs, some tricks to teach it, and how it communicates. This book will help readers keep their guinea pig happy and healthy so they can enjoy many years together.
Author Notes
Angela Back an editor in the per section at Kosmos Publishing. He husband, Peter Beck, worked as a consultant in the pet supplies industry and has kept guinea pigs for many years. Together they have shared their joint knowledge and experience in this book.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-5-Who can resist the cuteness of a crested Peruvian guinea pig or fuzzy lop-eared rabbit? Readers can, when the joys and responsibilities involved in choosing and bringing home a pet; feeding and caring for it; and understanding, playing, and/or training it are surveyed in these charming series titles showcasing animal portraiture, with fetching color photos emphasizing the adorableness of potential pets. Though an array of these bright-eyed creatures lovingly gaze from the page, their alluring countenance is reasonably contrasted against the more practical aspects of owning a pet, such as the time commitment necessary for cleaning cages, exercising and regularly feeding your pet, and maintaining general health and well-being according to established guidelines and best practices. Checklists, background info, and expert advice are rendered in a well-organized, tractable format that differs slightly in each installment. Great choices for elementary school students.-Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Conversational texts cover basics for young pet owners: choosing a healthy pet; creating a safe and comfortable living environment; plus care, feeding, play, and training. The authors are forthright about tougher aspects of pet ownership without condescension. Text-heavy, crowded spreads include informational sidebars and photos of children and adults interacting with the cute animals. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these Keeping and Caring for Your Pet titles: Fish, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Kittens, and Puppies.] (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Choosing and Bringing Home a Guinea Pig | p. 7 |
| What Is That Rustling in the Grass? | |
| Guinea Pigs in the Wild | p. 8 |
| From South America | |
| How the Guinea Pigs Left Their Homes | p. 10 |
| Fluffy, Multicolored, or Spotted | |
| Guinea Pig Breeds | p. 12 |
| Take Two | |
| The Ideal Guinea Pig Community | p. 14 |
| Choosing Your Guinea Pig | |
| How to Find a Healthy Guinea Pig | p. 16 |
| Perfect Habitat | |
| The Ideal Home for a Guinea Pig | p. 18 |
| Basic Necessities | |
| Hideaways, Bowls, and More | p. 20 |
| Extra | |
| The 7-Step Plan for a Tame Guinea Pig | p. 22 |
| Fresh Air | |
| Outdoor Fun | p. 24 |
| At a Glance | |
| What Your Guinea Pig Needs | p. 26 |
| Feeding and Caring for Your Guinea Pig | p. 29 |
| The Way to the Heart Is Through the Stomach | |
| Healthy Eating for Your Guinea Pig | p. 30 |
| Daily Delights | |
| Tasty Hay and Fresh Water | p. 32 |
| Bring on the Vegetables! | |
| Vitamin-Rich Greens | p. 34 |
| Healthy Sweets | |
| Fruit for a Fit Guinea Pig | p. 36 |
| Fun Tips | |
| Snack Ideas for Guinea Pigs | p. 38 |
| Clean, Neat, and Healthy | |
| Grooming Your Guinea Pig | p. 40 |
| Next, Please! | |
| A Trip to the Vet | p. 42 |
| Extra | |
| Keeping Your Guinea Pig Healthy | p. 44 |
| Vacations | |
| Guinea Pigs and Travel | p. 46 |
| Two, Three, Four, or More | |
| Guinea Pig Breeding | p. 48 |
| At a Glance | |
| My Care Plan | p. 50 |
| Understanding and Playing With Your Guinea Pig | p. 53 |
| Wide Awake and Ready to Go | |
| Guinea Pig Behavior | p. 54 |
| Extra | |
| The Guinea Pig Translator | p. 56 |
| Animal Friendships | |
| Guinea Pigs and Other Pets | p. 58 |
| On Your Mark, Get Set-Go! | |
| Racing Around the House | p. 60 |
| In, Around, and About | |
| An Adventure Playground for Guinea Pigs | p. 62 |
| Fun Tips | |
| Guinea Pig Circus | p. 64 |
| Learning Through Play | |
| Training Your Guinea Pig | p. 66 |
| At a Glance | |
| Understanding Your Guinea Pig | p. 68 |
| Copyright | p. 70 |
| Index | p. 71 |
| Further Reading (Books and Internet Addresses) | p. 72 |