Guinea pig, pet shop private eye 5 books akj education. Bertie guinea pig books bertie and the big squeak full. Look for stores that house males and females separately to. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. As a guinea pig lover myself, this book appealed to me immediately. Learn from our best advice on how to be a responsible guinea pig owner. Ask for your new pet parent starter guide book to get free food and huge savings.
Patrick jenningss books for young readers have received honors from publishers weekly, the horn book, smithsonian magazine, the pen center usa, the womans national book association, and the chicago and new york public libraries. If youve been browsing the animal shelter or pet websites and cant resist the adorable furry face of those guinea pigs. The author discusses feeding, breeding, caging, health care, and much more. Pigs are smart, and as a pet, a potbellied pig requires a patient owner willing to spend time on. The seattle public library awarded his book, guinea dog, the washington state book award of 2011. Guinea pigs mostly eat hay, supplemented by pellets, vegetables and fruit. Booklist and then there were gnomes, book 2 in the guinea pig, pet shop.
I love guinea pigs read and wonder books by dick kingsmith. From expected lifespan to the social nature of guinea pigs, here are some things to consider before choosing a guinea pig as a pet. Some environmental and humanitarian groups are making a. Shop our guinea pig supplies for everything they could ever need. A practical guide to caring for your pet, in stepbystep photographs by david alderton 8 jun 2016 4.
Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on guinea pigs and the variety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your new pet. Adopted by the author and her husband who live in new hampshire, this is a wonderful foray into a world of learning about and living with an unusual pet. Here is information and advice on keeping healthy guinea pigs as household pets. The guinea pig is on a quest to find out who is eating the pet shop owner, mr. The book includes a virtual pet research section where children are encouraged to live with an imaginary guinea pig with a real pets needs for a month before. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and veterinary care, you will be rewarded with a happy, healthy, cute, and fun guinea pig. Like any pet, youll notice that guinea pigs have adorable quirks and can be very energetic, though a little less than mice or hamsters. Keep your little, furry friend healthy, happy and full of life. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This concise and clear guinea pig book is a complete overview of everything you will need to know about guinea pigs. A timetested favourite among pet owners, guinea pigs are gentle, cuddly animals that enjoy human companionship. They are adorable and loving animals that are easy to maintain and handle. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. Pig book for care, training, health, grooming, costs and feeding. What its really like to have a pet pig mini pig info. These books describe and illustrate the correct housing and equipment, and advise on getting all members of the household acquainted with the newly acquired pet. From food to fun, explore top products to welcomeand pamperyour new guinea pig. Within the story there are mystery elements that the children may look to the illustrations in efforts to solve the mystery which makes reading this book fun 1. Training your pet books are for inexperienced pet owners who seek detailed advice on how to get started in keeping and training caged pets. Take your guinea pig for a checkup if it displays any of these. The best articles and videos from our petco experts to help you care for your. Guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals but the proper care of guinea pigs comprehensively mentions a wide array of health conditions that may potentially arise and clearly discusses how to diagnose and treat these problems. Guinea pigs can be lovely pets, but there are a few things you should know before making that big commitment.
Bertie guinea pig books bertie and the big squeak full story bertie the guinea pig. What fruits and vegetables can i feed my guinea pigs. The reader will be a detective, assigned to investigate and work out whether a guinea pig is right for them based on its needs and, if not, identify what pet is a more appropriate choice. Guinea pig quotes, guinea pig run, baby guinea pigs, class pet, school vacation, animal books, bedtime stories, stories for kids, childrens books. This is a book about dick king smiths love for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. This book tells you all you need to know about your guinea pigs and how to look after them. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as b. Shop guinea pig food guinea pig behavior, sounds and personality. Includes information on health care, housing, diet and more. When you have a pet guinea pig, you have a responsibility to feed and care for it. Little critters need checkups just like any other family pets.
His book, faith and the electric dogs, is currently being. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. Most of us have experienced both of these feelings, as well as a range of others, sometimes all in the same day. Even people who have pigs as pets can tell you about the lovehate relationship they have with their pet pigs. Guinea pig, pet shop private eye series by colleen a. The potbellied pig s body is 8 to 26 inches tall, depending on the breed. The book, which features posed images of guinea pigs stripy oscar and. Male guinea pigs are affectionate pets and may make a variety of vocalizations that signal their feelings. Help you or your child find out in a very informative and entertaining fashion. A childrens story about taking care of pets guinea pigs kids podcast duration. Whether you are keeping guinea pigs as pets, as show animals, rescues or are a registered breeder this book will help you in every area of your guinea pigs life.
The extraterrestrial a classic story book for kids. Kids who have a thing for pets which is a sizable group and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title school library journal the guinea pig, pet shop private eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery. Pet stores are a common source for pet guinea pigs, but they should only be purchased from a store if the store and staff are knowledgeable about guinea pigs, keep them in clean housing with a good diet, and handle the guinea pigs regularly. Never trust a squirrel by patrick cooper, guinea pig in the garage by ben m. What an interesting and delightful book about a pet pig christopher hogwood. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books. Take your guinea pig to a vet a few days after coming home, then schedule checkups once a year. Check out these cute guinea pigs and funny guinea pigs in this new animals compilation. Find out how to keep your pet guinea pigs healthy and happy with this handy, practical guide perfect for firsttime owners. Pdf guinea pig pet friendly download full pdf book.
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