Guinea Pigs (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) [Hardcover]

Julie Mancini (Author)

Book Description

Series: Animal Planet Pet Care Library | Publication Date: September 2006

The guinea pig is a unique and endearing small animal with an intriguing history. This book is a practical resource to help the new owner develop the best care plan for his or her cuddly, docile pet.

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From the Publisher

T.F.H. Publications, Inc. has teamed up with Animal Planet(tm), the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of comprehensive guides to superior pet care.

Each book in the Animal Planet(tm) Pet Care Library offers incredible value, featuring:

* 112 pages of all-new, current information from pet care and animal experts
* No canned text--content text is newly written for each book
* Family-friendly design with over 60 full-color photographs plus helpful tip boxes
* Includes advice on feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities

From the Back Cover

A time-tested favorite among pet owners, guinea pigs are gentle, cuddly animals that enjoy human companionship. Ideal as family pets, these lovable little creatures are easy to care for with the right information at hand. Guinea Pigs covers everything you need to know to keep your new pet happy and healthy, including how to set up proper housing, basic nutrition and health care, grooming, and fun activities that the entire family can enjoy. These small pets will thrive with good care, daily exercise, and lots of love.

Each book in the Animal Planet(tm) Pet Care Library contains original, lively text, complete with informative tips and colorful photos illustrating all aspects of pet care. Expertly written, these user-friendly guides are bound to delight the entire family.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (September 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793837693
• ISBN-13: 978-0793837694
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Mice, Hamsters & Guinea Pigs
  • #87 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Rabbits

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "OK" book, October 26, 2009

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J. Penate "Newbie Book Worm" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guinea Pigs (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

This is the first book I purchased after getting my new Guinea Pig. It is very informative on how to take good care of your pet. I still am though, going to check out other Guinea Pig books as well to see how they compare. One thing about this book is that it talks about the "show" Guinea Pigs. Meaning how to take care of your pet when you want to enter it in a show. I just want the "pet" side of it. I dont plan to enter my pet guinea pig in a show any time soon. I actually never knew they even have Guinea Pig shows!Bottom line, good book overall, just some sections you would skip and get to the pet side of things.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars new piggy owner, May 4, 2009

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wannabe :) "Caprice" (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guinea Pigs (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

i liked the fact that the only thing cheap at Petco was this book :) being a new guinea pig owner i wanted to learn all i could to keep a happy, healthy pair of piggys. it had in depth information about just about everything i could think of. the C&C cage idea was in there as well, me and a friend are going to attempt it :) i would recommend this book to anyone starting out with piggys :)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Guinea Pigs (APL Pet Care Library), September 30, 2008

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L. Bjergo "Old Barbecue" (Ridgecrest, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guinea Pigs (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

I borrowed this book from the library after adopting a Cavy (Guinea Pig.) I liked it so much, I decided to buy one. It is very informative and detailed. For instance; Guinea Pigs are not Pigs, nor are they of the Swine Family. They are Cavies. (Cave - ees.) This book only rated four stars because it lacked One item I considered Vital Info.: How to identify the Gender of your Cavy. All books I read on Cavies recommend keeping @ least TWO Cavies, as they are social animals. But you don't want to keep a male & a female together, unless you want a "gazillion" babies. (Yes, Cavies are of the same Family as Rabbits.) Other than this oversight, this is an excellent book, filled with color pics,and vital info. Highly Recommended.