Buy guinea pig collins family pet guide collins famliy pet guide by peter gurney 19990802 by peter gurney isbn. Hosted by the winking cavy store questionssuggestions about the site. This is one of the best guinea pig books out there. However soon after i really wanted to learn as much as i could, so i bought many others, this was one. Book of rememberance for peter gurney the guinea pig forum. Then on a different stall i spotted peter gurneys proper care of guinea pigs got such lovely pictures in i just had to have it, bargain for 50p. Youve managed to pack a huge amount of helpful and important information into a small booklet. Jul 02, 2006 peter gurneys a to z of guinea pig care is as relevant now as it was then and i have proudly published it on this website for all.
Natural remedies for guinea pigs, the sex life of guinea pigs and whats my guinea pig. Guinea pig book the seattle public library bibliocommons. Very good job south atlanta guinea pig rescue i believe it is the most valuable book a cavy owner could have. You should really look into other books as well, like the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra stanleyspatcher. The proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney waterstones. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Aug 04, 2009 from what ive read on this forum peter gurney is an expert in the care and treatment of guinea pigs. Peter gurneys book outlines how guinea pigs go through the process of multiplication, from courtship to. They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. Peter gurney is author of three books about guinea pigs and regularly visits great ormond street childrens hospital with his guinea pigs.
Peter gurney guinea pig health guide how to keep your guinea pig cavy. This short book is friendly and written from experience. Buy a cheap copy of the proper care of guinea pigs book by peter gurney. However, it gives great advice on how to treat minor ailments and what to discuss with your vet in order to ensure that your pet has the best possible care. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Fiction books are enjoyable, but i am often curious about the real lives of actual guinea pigs. Encouraged by this succes, peter gurney wrote more books with outstanding titles like piggy potions. The proper care of guinea pigs download ebook pdf, epub. It is ok, it has really good basic information, but it is not complete. I highly recommend all of his books, and his website is also a great resource for guinea pig owners. In 1992 he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and, during his initial recovery, wrote his first book, the proper care of guinea pigs, taking all the photographs himself. The fact that my initials in reverse are the same as those of the guinea pig strikes me as a touch of the fickle finger of fate. Peter gurney came to appreciate guinea pigs rather late in lifehe was 48 years old when he owned his first cavy.
Click download or read online button to get the proper care of guinea pigs book now. If youre having trouble deciding what bundle youd like, or whether the guinea pig guide is for you, id love to give you the first 18page preliminary chapter to help you decide. Peter had visited our site and very kindly sent us some photos of his guinea pigs. Buy a cheap copy of proper care of guinea pigs proper care. The perfect gifts for the animal enthusiast or literary aficionado in your life. Nov 12, 20 i had often heard people talk about the guinea pig family pet guide by peter gurney. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear. Peter gurney s pigs i did get one of his books out from the library.
The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig care. From what ive read on this forum peter gurney is an expert in the care and treatment of guinea pigs. Does anyone know where i can buy peter gurney s sex life of a guinea pig from. The proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992. Peter gurney is the well known author of many books on the care of guinea pigs, who sadly died in july 2006. Ive been searching all over the internet but i cant find any. Its housing and medical care and that sort of thing were very good, but the breeding chapter in a family care book really unnerved me. Cambridge cavy trust to create permanent memorial to peter gurney the peter gurney memorial trophy. Guinea pig collins family pet guide peter gurney on. Apr 01, 2000 buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. Guinea pig collins family pet guide collins famliy pet guide by peter gurney.
Alot of his advice conflicts with the advice given here. Buy guinea pig collins family pet guide relaunch edition by peter gurney isbn. The sex life of guinea pigs by peter gurney 20000914. The cct will be honoring peter s memory by awarding a trophy on a yearlyretention basis to the winner of of a childrens pet class at one of the major cavy shows. A comprehensive guide to caring for a guinea pig, full of expert practical advice all aspects of everyday care for guinea pigs are covered in this guide that also offers many interesting facts and anecdotes about this popular pet. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Although gurneys book is not the most recent, it may be the most engaging in terms of the writers personal. Peter gurney 9 march 1938 2 july 2006 was an author and campaigner for the rights and welfare of guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are ideal family pets as they are practically odourless, inexpensive to feed and maintain, easy to handle, and they very rarely bite. The sex life of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1 edition first published in 2000 not in library. The sex life of guinea pigs by peter gurney goodreads.
This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care. The collins family pet guides are attractive, colourillustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy. Share the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992, hardcover the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992, hardcover 5 product ratings. Guinea pigs are ideal family pets as they are practically odorless, inexpe. Proper care of guinea pigs gurney, peter proper care of guinea pigs by gurney, peter. Its an excellent site, covering many guinea pig health problems. Peter gurney s most popular book is braver men walk away. However, this is a slim retelling of the proper care of guinea pigs, so theres nothing new for readers who have other peter gurney books. The proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1 edition first published in 1992 not in library. Welcome to the home of guinea pig magazine, the number 1 bestseller for all things guinea pig. They are featured in a story book collection available for iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Guinea pigs by katrin behrend is also a good investment. All aspects of everyday care are covered and, in addition, there many.
He also works in close association with the cambridge cavy trust. Ebook the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter gurney. Guinea pig a practical guide to caring for your guinea pig book. Proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney, paperback. The peter gurney guinea pig health guide one of my favourite authors of guinea pig care books. The surefire signs of guinea pig illness that will tell you if your guinea pig needs medical attention. Berties guinea pig stories have been written especially for younger children and they come complete with real guinea pig squeaking, rustling and munching. I had often heard people talk about the guinea pig family pet guide by peter gurney. A practical guide to caring for your guinea pig by. Introducing the show cavy capital country cavy club inc. It is a book that is beloved by guinea pig owners and many have said it is one of the best out there. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra stanleyspatcher starting in 1990, gurney was a regular hospital visitor to great ormond street hospital with five of his guinea pigs.
If the information you need is not in this book, it can be found at one of the links listed in it. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. The more common guinea ailments are detailed in alphabetical order. It gives so much more useful information on how to take of our guinea pigs when problems arise.
Peter gurney s a z of guinea pigs an excellent reference guide by peter gurney. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Having trouble deciding if the guinea pig guide is right for you. Pages in category guinea pigs the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This section includes many health problems in guinea pigs and also includes lots of general information. A comprehensive guide to caring for a guinea pig, full of expert practica. The collins family pet guides are attractive, colourillustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy, happy pets. A complete guide to all the accessories your guinea pig needs to be happy in his new home. This comprehensive guide to caring for your guinea pig is full of expert practical advice.
Anything by the late lamented peter gurney is miles better than 90% of the guinea pig care books out there. Hailing from england, gurney is one of the worlds leading authorities on guinea pigs. Connecticuts guinea pig rescue organization the critter. All of his books are excellent, and those of us who love our little creatures will miss him terribly.
Ebook ebook the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. The proper care of guinea pigs is written by a wellrespected authority on guinea pigs and will make owners more enthusiastic about owning them. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. Fluffy, the classroom guinea pig series librarything. Peter gurney is the author of many different books on guinea pigs. He has written several books on the subject which i thought would be useful to have on hand for reference, in particular, piggy potions.
If you would like to create a listing to rehome your guinea pig, please visit. Guinea pig collins family pet guide collins famliy pet. This book has been written following many years of living with and studying guinea pigs and is written in a style that is both captivating and humorous. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Peter gurney s a to z of guinea pig care is as relevant now as it was then and i have proudly published it on this website for all.
Guinea pig by peter gurney paperback harpercollins. In 1992 gurney wrote his first book, the proper care of guinea pigs, during. Classic tales retold starring a cast of furry guinea pig friends. In this book, gurney looks at the d ifferent breeds of guinea pig. As peter gurney makes clear, this book is not a substitue for proper veterinary care.
Amazon guinea pig coloring book an adult coloring book of 40 260325 peter gurney guinea pig health guide how to keep your guinea pig 288288 guinea pig coloring page we used this to make a pet sitting 236283 guinea pig variations 638359 lightning bolt coloring page free download clip art 600804 a coloring pages pigs animated gifs 8221011. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. By clicking the link that we provide, you could take the book the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter gurney flawlessly. The aurthor, peter gurney, is a guinea pig expert, and has done a great service for. When my first piggie came to live with me i got one book, peter gurney s. Peter gurney s book outlines how guinea pigs go through the process of multiplication, from courtship to the weaning off the resulting offspring, with tips on when to assist and leave well alone. Proper care of guinea pigs 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Nov 05, 2006 filmed at doncaster championship show in january 2005.
It also says they do jolts and cycling movements with there legs. Its says that guinea pigs are unconscious for quite a while before death. Buy the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney from waterstones today. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. With her worthy assistance he was able to put together several books about the care and health of guinea pigs and he educated quite a few small animal veterinarians as well as pet owners. Acquiring a guinea pig accommodation feeding your guinea pig handling and. Peter gurney has 18 books on goodreads with 364 ratings. If you want accurate and straight forward advice peter gurney is the only author i would recommend. Aug 24, 2007 i just read peter gurneys article on death.
The proper care of guinea pigs book by peter gurney. This really upset me and i dont want to go through it with my piggies as i love them so much. Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. One of the most popular and wellwritten books about guinea pigs on the market. Filmed at doncaster championship show in january 2005. If you love guinea pigs, this magazine is a must have. Hello everyone i was wondering if anyone has any peter gurney books that i could buy. Guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals but the proper care of guinea pigs comprehensively mentions a wide array of health conditions that may potentially arise and clearly discusses how to diagnose and treat these problems. My piggies and i received a lovely surprise in our email box on tuesday 6th december 2005 from mr. Hook up to net, download, and also conserve to your tool. Especially nice feature is what to do with birthing guinea pigs, their babies, and how to be a wet nurse when necessary. The chapters on mending and minding and maintenance and behaviour alone are the worth the price of this book. Peter gurney books list of books by author peter gurney. In my opinion, peter gurney was the worlds leading authority on guinea pigs, and their wellbeing was his passion.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At a car boot this morning, i had looked at two different piggie books. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra. The complete book on taming and training your guinea pig. See all books authored by peter gurney, including braver men walk away, and guinea pig collins famliy pet guides, and more on thriftbooks. Books by peter gurney author of braver men walk away. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on. Topics include housing, choosing, health care and behavior.
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