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P is for:
Perfect Paws: An ointment made by Gorgeous Guineas especially for guinea pigs.
Peruvian:
Peruvian
A long haired variety of guinea pig. Two rump rosettes throw the hair forward into a fringe over the face. Regular trimming is needed to prevent matting. The Peruvian comes in all colours.
Peter Gurney: A rodentologist and author who is no longer with us. Visit his website here. Remember that the information on his site is dated and there may be more up to date and effective alternatives now.
Piggy PMs: Open afternoons held at Tilehurst Active Centre, supported by Gorgeous Guineas and The Hay Experts and a band of guinea pig enthusiasts.
Poops:
Healthy droppings
Poops are as unique as the guinea pig itself, get to know what is normal for your guinea pigs.
Pregnancy:
Heavily pregnant sow.
A few sows will hardly show that they are carrying pups but most will at least tire towards the end while some are hardly able to move. Feeding the correct diet is important during pregnancy, an increase in vitamin C is needed- sometimes as much as 30mg daily. Guinea pigs don’t do birthing on demand, make sure you know where your closest emergency vet is in case of any problems/issues with the birth. Read “Afterbirth” which contains some frequently asked questions.
Probiotics: To balance gut flora especially when guinea is being given antibiotics but also useful when they have other stomach upsets, use in conjunction with a visit to the vet for a diagnosis as prescription only medicines may be needed.В Probiotics should be given about an hour after antibitics to obtain the best effect. Read a very good definition and clarification of Probiotics/Prebiotics and Synbiotics here: Vetark.
Pups:
Pups
A baby guinea pig. Replicas of adults almost, from birth. Eyes are open and they are eating within 24 hours of being born.
4 hour old pups
Day old pups