title: Guinea pig and chinchilla care and husbandry.
abstract: This article reviews breeds and coat colors of guinea pigs and chinchillas, their husbandry, care and anatomy. The unusual reproductive physiology and reproductive diseases of these animals are described. We cover nutrition, the potential for disease on poor diets, and the vocalization of hystricomorph rodents. Skills such as handling, sexing, blood collection and drug administration, including antibiotic toxicity are described. The conclusion lists recommended textbooks, pet owner manuals, and websites.
authors.affiliation: The Warren Institute, 712 Kitchawan Road, Ossining, NY 10562-1118, USA. tom@tomvet.com
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Donnelly
authors.forename: Cynthia J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D002682:Chinchilla; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D014730:Veterinary Medicine