Silky White Black-eyed Guinea Pigs have a snowy white and shiny smooth fur, like silk. Their eyes are black. They are also known as Dutch pigs, Dutch guinea pigs, Himalayan guinea pigs, piggy pigs, and Guinea pigs. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by European merchants in the 16th century. People loved these small animals as pets. They have a gentle and lovely temperament, and are relatively easy to care for. They are still common household pets today. Some organizations around the world have been devoted to breeding guinea pigs, and have developed various breeds with different colors and forms.
Because of their small size, easy maintenance, and cute appearance, they are loved by many young people. Previously, we introduced the Himalayan guinea pig and the English guinea pig. Today, let's get to know another breed called the silky white pink-eyed guinea pig. The silky white pink-eyed guinea pig has a snowy white and shiny smooth fur, like silk, with red eyes. They are 22-34 cm long and weigh 400-700 grams. They have a short and stout body with a large head, bright eyes, split upper lip, small ears, short limbs with sharp claws, 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet, and no external tail. The silky white pink-eyed guinea pig has well-developed sense of smell and hearing, and a high response to various stimuli, such as sound, odor, and sudden changes in temperature. The silky white frisé guinea pig has a snowy white fur all over its body, bright and smooth like silk, with a frisé-like crown on its head. Its eyes come in two colors: red and black. It is also known as Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, Himalayan guinea pig, piggy pig, and Guinea pig. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America. In the 16th century, European merchants brought them to the West, and people liked these small animals as pets. They have a gentle temperament, are cute, and relatively easy to take care of. They are still popular as household pets. Some organizations around the world are actively engaged in breeding guinea pigs, and they have developed various breeds with different fur colors and appearances.
It is recommended for pet lovers to keep the silky white black-eyed guinea pig. They have a lively and active personality. Even when they are locked in a cage, they often move around, and most importantly, you have no idea what they are up to. In addition, they get easily frightened at the slightest movements, causing them to run away in fear. This is because when facing an enemy, although most silky white black-eyed guinea pigs would flee, there are some chubby ones that would urinate towards the enemy. First, this proves that they are not afraid of danger. Second, it showcases their abilities and lets the enemy know that they also have their own tricks.
Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)- caused by a low level of vitamin C in the diet. This leads to defects in collagen formation. There is inadequate bone formation and increased bone resorption. Fractures (most commonly in the proximal tibia) and swelling occur, resulting in joint flattening and deformities. Bleeding can be seen throughout the body (due to vascular collagen deficiency). Animals become lethargic, anemic, and reluctant to move. Joints may swell and fracture, requiring supplementation of vitamin C in water and diet.
Streptococcal lymphadenitis - the lymph nodes in the neck become filled with pus and swollen, eventually rupturing and oozing. It has a high infection rate and high mortality rate. It can cause bacteremia and systemic infections that cannot be resisted. Streptococcus zooepidemicus is the main culprit (but other pyogenic bacteria can also be seen). It is recommended to reintroduce clean animals to the population.
Antibiotic Toxicity- like most rodents, almost all antibiotics cause diarrhea, ultimately leading to death. It has traditionally been believed that death is caused by moderate growth of Gram-negative bacteria. Recent research has shown that toxins produced by Gram-positive bacteria, such as Clostridial bacteria, are also important factors in mortality. Therefore, antibiotic treatment can only last for a short period of time (no more than seven days).
Spontaneous diabetes mellitus- Abyssinian guinea pigs commonly have this disease, which may be caused by a virus (retrovirus). C-type retrovirus particles have been detected in the urine of infected animals.
Silky white black-eyed guinea pigs can be fed with common household vegetables, fruits, and grains, in addition to guinea pig food. Some examples include: grass, hay, fruits, green vegetables, carrots, sorrel, alfalfa, wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, oats, and sunflower seeds, and so on. Overeating can affect the breeding rate of silky white black-eyed guinea pigs. They need sufficient drinking water, and a hanging water bottle is preferable. Like humans and monkeys, silky white black-eyed guinea pigs cannot synthesize vitamin C on their own, and they are the only rodents that cannot produce vitamin C. Therefore, it is essential to supplement their diet with dry water that contains vitamin C. Generally, silky white black-eyed guinea pigs eat all types of food, but grains and mixed grains are more nutritious. Based on our experience, silky white black-eyed guinea pigs tend to dislike cheaper green feed after eating mixed grains, so it is recommended to mix them together. Silky white black-eyed guinea pigs also enjoy eating fruits such as apples, guava, and pears. You can also offer them some stem vegetables, such as sweet potato leaves, and so on.
After drying a small amount of water, lay a towel on yourself and hold the guinea pig in your arms to blow dry. If there are classmates who have prepared food, you can feed them at this time. The reason for laying a towel on yourself is that guinea pigs are still warm and it can prevent them from getting wet. It can also help absorb the water under their bellies. We often can't dry the water under their bellies, but we are afraid that guinea pigs will catch a cold if we turn them over to blow dry. They will also feel very uncomfortable. So laying a towel is very useful. Feeding guinea pigs is because it can divert their attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not used to blow dryers and are afraid of the sound of blow dryers, so they will crawl into clothes or run away. With food, guinea pigs will shift their attention and won't run away. After guinea pigs finish eating, their brains will naturally adapt to the blow dryer to some extent, and they won't run away as fiercely, or even not run away at all.
If you are blow drying a dutch guinea pig, try to dry it completely, because the hands of a dutch guinea pig are longer than those of a silky guinea pig, and it is easy to hide water at the junction of their hands. Be careful not to let it catch a cold.
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