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- Inaccurate and Disorganized.
- Top Recommendation by TX Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue
- The best guinea pig book!
- The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs
- The ONLY Guinea Pig reference book
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Proper Care of Guinea Pigs (Proper Care of...Series)
Peter Gurney
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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ASIN: 0793831512 |
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Inaccurate and Disorganized........2006-04-12
I bought this book when I decided to adopt two sows, based on the reviews this book got. Later after I got the pigs I did some more research and discovered the Cavy Cages website and the Guinea Lynx medical online resource for guinea pigs which included a highly moderated forum so one can read the most up to date information on cavy care.
I give Gurney credit because he touts the benefits of large cage size (he himself has a free-range situation with 37 pigs) and also because of the many high quality pictures of cavies. I have read around 20 books on guinea pig care, and his is by far the most accurate in terms of care, but sadly still lacking.
The organization of this book leaves much to be desired. Although the pictures are delightful, sometimes they are so big and numerous that the text is oddly spaced and hard to read through. Also, the chapter names are vague ("beautiful beasties, to have and to hold".) There are no specific sections on food or adoption, which I believe to be two of the more important aspects of cavy care. Hay, good quality pellets and fresh fruits and veggies need to be part of a cavy's diet. And pet stores often get their pigs from a backyard breeder and/or give inaccurate advice to consumers.
All in all, this is a mediocore book. I highly recommend that if you are looking into getting a guinea pig, do the online research first! Especially check out the two websites I mentioned. This book is nice to buy afterwards, but not for the information, just for the pictures.
Top Recommendation by TX Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue.......2005-11-01
A must read for any current or potential guinea pig owner! We (the TX Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue) recommend this book to all our new guinea pig adopters.
This book has many color photographs which helps in the depiction of ailments your piggies may suffer from, he also recommends treatments and advices on what products you can use to treat the more common / non life threatening conditions.
The best guinea pig book!.......2004-01-07
This is one of the best guinea pig books out there. There is a lot of information and many pictures to go with it. Being the owner of six guinea pigs, I do like to read a lot about them. I was trying to find a book that contained more than just words and cute pictures. (Although this book is packed with great pictures!) I had a skin condition on a newly acquired pig, and I really needed a picture or two to help me figure out what I was dealing with. This was the ONLY book out of the ten I own that showed pictures of two of the most common skin conditions - ringworm and mites. Although I do have a knowledgeable veterinarian, I do like to have something on hand that helps me to recognize common conditions so that I know when it's something I can treat or when it needs a trip to the vet. (This time it did - mites!) I wish I had bought this book early on in my guinea pig ownership. I recommend it to all guinea pig owners.
The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs.......2003-12-15
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.......2003-11-06
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.
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- Wonderful For Novice and Experienced Rat Fanciers!
- The "Encyclopedia Rattica"
- The best rat book in the universe 8/8/99
- Excellent book for fanciers!
- A MUST HAVE FOR RAT OWNERS!
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The Proper Care of Fancy Rats (Proper Care)
Nick Mays
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0866223401 |
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Wonderful For Novice and Experienced Rat Fanciers!.......2001-04-15
I have read the book The Proper Care Of Fancy Rats (t.f.h.) - repeatedly - and have found the information to be invaluable. It covers basic care, illnesses, varieties and standards, breeding and some of the basics of rat genetics. It also includes a lot of beautiful full color photos. I've read a few other books on rodent care, none of which were as detailed as this (those books all ended up in a used book store). I would HIGHLY suggest that every rat owner purchase this book and keep it handy. Its easy to follow and covers all the bases!
The "Encyclopedia Rattica".......2000-10-19
More than just a guide to the proper care of rats, Nick Mays' excellent book is also a history of human-rat relations, an introduction to rat genetics, and a full color guide to many of the breeds of "fancy" rats. Well-written and logically organized, this is the best kind of reference book: both informative and fun to read. Although the book's historical survey of the "rat fancy" concentrates primarily on the United Kingdom, this fascinating story will surely be appreciated by rat lovers throughout the world.
Mays not only creates an accurate and affectionate portrait of the domesticated rat, but he also creates a comparable portrait of those rat fanciers who have for generations taken these intelligent and personable creatures into our homes and hearts. This book is a tribute to the strength of the bonds that can exist between members of different species.
The best rat book in the universe 8/8/99.......1999-08-09
I had at one time purchised This book, And i didn't have the money to keep it so I took it back. Days after, I yearned to have it back. So I went back to the store were I had bought it and they told me they Didn't have it anymore. I felt so sad, and up to this day I havn't been able to find it anywere.Now that I found it, I will be sure to buy it, and to keep it. I say it is the very most helpful, Wonderful book you could ever have on The Care and Keeping of Fancy rats. -Brie
Excellent book for fanciers!.......1999-05-25
The first time I read this book, I was astounded! Mr. Mays is a true expert, presenting the information in an easy to read, clear style. Where other authors have failed, Mr. Mays includes almost everything on breeding, illnesses, and showing. I highly recommend this book to a novice rat owner or shower. Good work, Mr. Mays!
A MUST HAVE FOR RAT OWNERS!.......1999-03-17
Nick has done it again! This outing proves to be his best, by far. Thoroughly readable and very enjoyable.
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The Proper Care of Gerbils
Anmarie Barrie
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ASIN: 0866221875 |
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The Proper Care of Rabbits
Darlene Campbell
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ASIN: 0866221964 |
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The BEST rabbit book!.......2000-02-21
The Proper Care of Rabbits is the best book on rabbits that you can get that's not from the ARBA. It shows info on ALL the breeds, the rabbits history, and the BEST info on breeding! I think being a rabbit breeder myself that every breeder should have this book!
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Proper Care of Guinea Pigs
Peter Gurney
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ASIN: B000K18JPM |
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