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Summary: Learn from an exotic animal health technician and learn important lessons in guinea pig care, including extensive information about guinea pig health, in this free online video.
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Sarah Tingle Sarah Tingle is a resident exotic animal health technician specializing in dog health care. She has been working as a technician for 7 years now, and began wo... read more
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Questions & AnswersHi, my name is Sarah, and I am here at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davey, Florida, today, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to educate you a little bit about owning a guinea pig. Guinea pigs, or cavies as they are sometimes called, are docile rodents native to the Andean Mountains of South America. They were first domesticated by the Andean Indians of Peru. During the 16th Century, Dutch explorers introduced the guinea pigs to Europe, where they were selectively bred for different hair coats as well as color variations. The guinea pigs entered their research laboratories in the 18th Century and have since made a significant contribution to scientific research. To this day, guinea pigs remain a favorite pet for children and family due to their clean nature, ease of handling and docile nature. Guinea pigs generally live from four to six years of age. We have seen guinea pigs get as old anywhere from eight to ten years of age with very good quality diet and quality veterinarian care. If you would like more information about Extra Care Animal Hospital, you can look up our website at www.extracareanimalhospital.net.
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