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NUTRITION

"The most important part of a guinea pig's nutritional diet should be grass, grass, grass and more grass. "

"Also fibre, protein, energy, vitamins, calcium, & vegetables.

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.galensgarden.co.uk/herbivores/nutrition/index.php


NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

For a list of nutritional supplements, --

FOR THE LIST SEE -- http://www.guinealynx.info/nutritional_supplements.html

#1
"MALES LIVING WITH MALES (and no females) DO NOT need to be neutered! It will NOT change their behavior. It will NOT make them less aggressive. Their personality remains intact after neutering."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm
ALSO SEE --- http://www.cavyspirit.com/neutering.htm

#2
"A neutered pig is one whose reproductive organs have been removed. In a female, it is referred to as a spay and the ovaries and uterus are removed (an ovariohysterectomy)."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/links.html#neutering

"Nail trimming can be a difficult experience for a first time guinea pig owner. A few hints may help you achieve success."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/nails.html
(This source shows techniques on how to properly trim nails.)

"If Your Guinea Pig is Anorexic, See a Vet Immediately!
Anorexia (not eating or eating very little) is extremely serious and requires veterinary diagnosis and treatment. A cavy you have just brought home that is not eating may have a respiratory or other bacterial infection."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/anorexia.html