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These gorgeous little herbivores are more than just outdoor lawnmowers. Guinea pigs make wonderful pets that thrive as our companions. Their increasing popularity is boosted by their compact size, friendly nature and distinct personalities. They even come in a range of colours and coat types.
Guinea pigs require time and effort to be maintained in good health. Many of the guinea pig problems we see here at BBEVS are related to their diet or general care. In the wild, lots of hungry carnivores would think of guinea pigs as dinner, so just like our other exotic species, guinea pigs hide signs of disease and injury.
The basics of guinea pig care include:
To learn more about how to keep your guinea pig healthy follow the links to Guinea Pig Health Examinations, General Guinea Pig Care and the Vitamin C Calculator.
A cornerstone of maintaining wellness in guinea pigs is regular preventative health examinations. These examinations use a combination of physical examination and diagnostic testing to assess your pet for any early signs of disease, as early identification of disease provides the best chance of successful resolution. See Guinea Pig Health Examinations.
We also recommend veterinary assessment of all new pets. This is important for early identification of abnormalities and is particularly relevant if you already own guinea pigs, as some diseases can spread rapidly from the new arrival to the other animals in your household. If you are new to guinea pig ownership, this initial consultation will ensure that you start your ownership armed with the most up-to-date knowledge for this particular species.
Meet clinic pets Flash and Belle!
Guinea pigs kindly donated by the Gold Coast Cavy Sanctuary.
Sponsored by Pfizer with Revolution ® for all their mite prevention and worming needs.
NEW: Guinea Pig Boarding. For more information contact 07 3420 6773.
We require blood donors! Occasionally we require fresh blood from healthy guinea pigs to perform a blood transfusion for a sick guinea pig patient. In order to be a blood donor, your pet must be an adult, have regular veterinary health examinations with BBEVS and be currently in good health. To have your pet placed on this life-saving register, please contact 07 3420 6773.
