Guinea Pigs require _______________ in their diet.

Guinea Pigs should be housed in a location that is ideally

Newborn guinea pigs can be described as

Selective breeding in guinea pigs resulted in

The cavidae family includes all listed below EXCEPT:

Guinea pigs are thought to have originated on what continent?

Most cavies have robust bodies, short limbs, large head and eyes, tailless with short ears EXCEPT which member?

Which food item should guinea pigs have in their cage 24/7?

Gestation period for guinea pigs is

What breed requires the most grooming?

What is the "quick"?

Besides food and bedding items, what should you always include in a guinea pigs cage?

True/False- Since guinea pigs are small, they will benefit from a small cage.

A female guinea pig is called a

True/False- Guinea Pigs were originally domesticated as a food source.

The name Guinea Pig is thought to come from they fact that they:

Four (4) food items that guinea pigs should have on a daily basis are:

Proper bedding in a guinea pig's cage allows for

True/False- Guinea pigs are social creatures and do best when housed with another guinea pig.

True/False- Cavies are rodents.

A baby guinea pig is called a

True/False- Guinea pigs are strict carnivores.

True/False- Guinea pigs are susceptible to colds and every effort should be made to keep them warm during and after a bath.

True/False- It is ok to use human shampoo on your guinea pig as long as it's a mild baby shampoo.

Breed known for its wavy, curly hair.

Very popular breed, short smooth coat

Known for its swirling coat and cowlicks known as rosettes.

Known for its long coat and "bangs" that fall over the forehead.

Known for its distinct white rosette on the top of the head

Known for its short, bristled coat

Known for its long hair that sweeps over the back (does not go over forehead).

A lack of Vitamin C in a guinea pig's diet can cause this resulting in a rough hair coat, swollen feet or joints or ulcers on the gums.

A problem associated with with boredom in which a guinea pig chews its own hair.

External parasite that lays its eggs on the shafts of hair, often around the face, ears and shoulders and causes intense itching.

An infected swelling within a body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.

Contrary to its name, this infection is not due to a parasitic worm, but rather a species of fungus and causes an itchy rash, hair loss and crusty scabs.

Caused by the misalignment of the incisors causing the overgrowth of teeth.

Occurs in animals housed on wire-bottom cages or urine soaked bedding causing ulcers on the feet.

Symptoms include loss of appetite, blood in urine, straining to urinate and a hunch posture.

One of the most significant diseases of pet guinea pigs and can be caused by several bacteria. These bacteria tend to be 'opportunistic,' meaning they infect susceptible animals, multiply, and cause disease if the opportunity arises. Infected guinea pigs may be off food, have discharge from the eyes or nose, sneeze, or have trouble breathing.

Can be caused when the normal bacterial flora of the gut becomes altered or unbalanced (sudden food change), parasites or bacterial infections.