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Guinea Pig Diseases
To get an overview of common guinea pig diseases, talk to a breeder; he may show you photos of visible symptoms.
Originally, these animals came from South America. They are rodents, more like mice, rats, beavers, porcupines or hamsters; however, they are larger than hamsters but smaller than rabbits. They are sociable animals and live for 7 years. There are various breeds of cavies which include: Abyssinian, Peruvian, Abyssinian Satin, Agouti, American, American Satin, Coronet, Dutch, Himalayan, Long Hairs, Peruvian Satin, Silkie, Silkie Satin, Teddy, Teddy Satin, Texel, and White Crested. These animals come in a wide variety of coat types, colors and markings.
To get an overview of common guinea pig diseases, talk to a breeder; he may show you photos of visible symptoms.
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Guinea Pig Diseases -
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Before buying a cavy, learn about possible health problems which these animals can have. They can have a skin illness that is called “ringworm.” It is a skin infection caused by a fungus similar to the one that causes athlete's foot in people. It causes shedding on the face, nose and ears. The condition is characterized by the flaky skin and the affected areas may extend along the top side of the trunk. These animals can also have diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, hair loss, and lack of activity and appetite. They are also susceptible to respiratory viruses. Catching one virus can be fatal for the animal. To get an overview of common guinea pig diseases, talk to a breeder; he may show you photos of visible symptoms.
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