[.ca] The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs (ISBN 0793831512)

Hands-down the best book for GP owners:
For those who haven't heard of Peter Gurney, he's a British layperson (non-veterinarian) who has a remarkable love for and knowledge of guinea pigs. He is a one-man public relations force for GPs around the world. He initiated a highly successful project which brings GPs into Children's hospitals in the UK for pet therapy. Through his many decades of experience living with (and for) GPs, he offers REAL information for GP owners - not fluff propaganda gleaned from manufacturers of pet supplies. This is an invaluable book for people who really want to understand their GPs, and is of immeasurable benefit to the health and welfare of the species. His writing style is enjoyable and humorous, providing medical information in words the layperson can understand. Gurney addresses concepts including GP biology (how many teeth do GPs have?), behavior (what does that squeak mean?), nutrition (GPs, like humans, require vitamin C in their diets), husbandry (how to trim toenails with a minimum of pain to human and pig), housing (no cedar chips!), safe toys (GPs aren't hamsters - no exercise balls!) and so much more - all of which will help to make your life with GPs healthy and enjoyable. If you're really interested in what makes your piggie tick (and squeek and wheeeeek and purr...), this book will help you get there.

5 Stars for Guinea Pig Care:
An excellent compendium on all you would ever want to know about raising guinea pigs. I have now raised over twenty guinea pigs to healthy adulthood and both myself and many a friend can vouch for their deliciousness. The guinea pig, if raised incorrectly, will not appeal to the palate. The meat of a wild guinea pig is tough and gamey, however, a properly raised guinea pig in captivity will produce the most tender, savory flesh. One needs to increase the guinea pigs calorie consumption and reduce the cage in order to create the ultimate "fall off the bone" guinea pig meat. My Ecaudorian friends swear that you should only feed your guinea pig chicken to increase its fat tissue, but I've had mixed results. I recommend buying a Mcdonalds' double cheeseburger and drizzling it with bacon fat to really give the little critter a diet busting entre. We both agree on a cage five to six inches long, three inches wide, and five inches in height. Food and water are stored outside. Preparation is another issue, and I highly recommend esteemed Guayaquilean chef Aurelio Guzman's Yummy por el Guinea! for a variety of fantastic recipes.

The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs:
This book is a must for any guinea pig owner! It is not a basic facts on guinea pigs book. It gives so much more useful information on how to take of our guinea pigs when problems arise. Especially nice feature is what to do with birthing guinea pigs, their babies, and how to be a wet nurse when necessary. The aurthor, Peter Gurney, is a guinea pig expert, and has done a great service for guinea pigs and their owners everywhere!

The ONLY Guinea Pig reference book:
All Guinea pig enthusiasts know Peter Gurney, and have spend many an hour researching and reviewing this book. All piggie experts will tell you that this is the book to own, and reference with those difficult questions. Next to biological hand books for veterinarians this is the best book for the care and health of Guinea pigs. Peter has spent the better half of his life living with Cavys (guinea pigs) and has much to share on the subject. If you own a piggie, buy this book, if you are considering buying or adopting a guinea pig buy this book, if you need to do a school assignment on guinea pigs, buy this book. Just buy it, you won't be sorry.

Best guinea pig book ever!:
I only wish I could give more than 5 stars! I absolutely love this book. If you didn't already love guinea pigs you will after you read this entertaining and informative book. It is very helpful for guinea pig owners of all ages and the pictures are absolutely adorable. I could read it over an over and I never tire of it. If you have a g-pig or are thinking about getting one you have to have this book!