Guinea Pigs

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Calcium is an essential mineral for several important functions in the body of an animal. It is needed for the development of the fetal skeleton as well as for the secretion of milk in lactating females,...

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Allergic Effects Of Antibiotics on Guinea PigsGuinea pigs are very sensitive to the effects of antibiotics and often their administration can lead to toxic effects. One of the possible complications that...

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Adenovirus Infection in Guinea PigsGuinea pigs are prone to infection with a specific type of adenovirus, the guinea pig adenovirus (GPAdV), which may cause respiratory symptoms. This occurs more often...

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Malocclusion and Other Dental DiseasesGuinea pigs suffer from various kinds of dental diseases, the most common being improper alignment of teeth, otherwise known as malocclusion. Another dental disease...

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Bordetella Bronchisepta Infection in Guinea PigsRespiratory infections are quite common in guinea pigs, and often they are a result of a bacterial infection. One such bacteria is Bordetella bronchisepta,...

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Hair Loss Due to Barbering in Guinea PigsThere are many reasons for hair loss to occur in guinea pigs. One of the common causes for hair loss is due to barbering, a behavior by which guinea pigs will chew...