Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig

Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig, also known as SatinSheltieGuineaPig, has long and smooth fur, resembling satin.

It has a body length of 22-34 centimeters and weighs 400-700 grams. It has a short and chubby body shape, large and round bright eyes, round ears, split upper lip, and small ears; short limbs, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet, and no external tail.

Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig, is a typical English breed guinea pig, with fur like satin. It has a gentle and adorable temperament, very likable, and relatively easy to raise, which makes it a popular pet for families. Dutch pigs have many other names, such as Dutch pig, guinea pig, tri-color guinea pig, and so on. Originally living in the Andes Mountains in South America, they were brought into the western world by European merchants in the 16th century because of their cute appearance and good sales market. At that time, many families kept them as pets. Nowadays, there are many organizations around the world competing to breed guinea pigs, so there are more and more varieties and colors of guinea pigs. The satin Sheltie guinea pig is one of the new breeds derived from breeding. Satin Sheltie guinea pigs have various colors of fur, which is silky, long, smooth and dense, but the hair on their ears is relatively sparse. They have a body length of about 22-34 centimeters and weigh between 400-700 grams. Their bodies are short and chubby. Their heads are relatively large, with round ears, which are also relatively small. They have a split upper lip. Their limbs are very short, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the back feet, and no dewclaws. Their eyes are black, large and bright, shining with vitality.

Beethoven wrote a song called "关干一拔扇" and there are a few sentences in the lyrics that goes like this, "I have been to many places, carrying a weak one with me", which proves how harmonious the relationship between guinea pigs and humans is, and the original intention of guinea pigs is to interact with humans.

It is recommended to keep Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig for small pet lovers. The environment for Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig must be kept well-ventilated and clean, especially the bedding they often come into contact with. The living space should be spacious, not too narrow and overcrowded. There should be no other small animals around, especially for those who like to keep cats and dogs at home, please be careful as your cats and dogs may harm the Satin Sheltie Guinea Pig.

Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - caused by a low intake of vitamin C in the diet. This can result in defects in collagen formation, immature bone formation, and increased bone resorption. Fractures (most commonly in the proximal tibia) and swelling occur, leading to joint flattening and deformity. There may be visible bleeding throughout the body (due to vascular collagen defects). Animals become lethargic, anemic, and reluctant to move. Joints may become swollen and fractures may occur, requiring supplementation of vitamin C in drinking water and diet.

Streptococcal Lymphadenitis - the lymph nodes in the neck become swollen with pus, eventually rupturing and exuding. It has a high infection rate and mortality rate. It can lead to bacteremia and systemic infections that are difficult to resist. Streptococcus zooepidemicus is the main culprit (but other pyogenic bacteria can also be seen). It is recommended to reintroduce clean animals into the population.

Satin Sheltie Guinea Pigs love fruits and vegetables, including carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers. However, carrots are rich in vitamins but not easily digestible, so they should not be fed too many carrots. In addition, guinea pig pellets are the most nutritious food. If the owner is busy and doesn't have much time to take care of them, it's completely fine to feed them pellets. It is also appropriate to feed them a small amount of fruits and vegetables during leisure time. Dry hay provides essential nutrients for guinea pigs. The large amount of fiber in hay not only helps them grind their teeth but also maintains their digestive system. It is recommended to provide a large amount of hay for guinea pigs every day. The common types of hay include timothy hay and alfalfa. Timothy hay has a lower calcium content and is suitable for guinea pigs, but its fiber is coarser, and some guinea pigs do not like to eat it. The finer leaf part of alfalfa grass is preferred by guinea pigs, but due to its high calcium content, it can easily cause bladder stones, so it should be used in small amounts. Satin Sheltie Guinea Pigs need to consume 80-150 milliliters of water every day, but there is no need to worry too much about the amount of water. Just fill the water bottle, and they will drink when they are thirsty. In addition, they should not be given tap water as it can cause an upset stomach. It is recommended to give them either cool boiled water or mineral water.

After cleaning, wrap the guinea pig with a towel as quickly as possible. Put it in a clean box and use a hair dryer with pre-connected electricity to blow dry a small amount of water. Pay attention to the temperature of the hair dryer. When blowing, you can put your hand beside the guinea pig to know the temperature of the air. That way, you don't have to worry about it being too cold or too hot.

After blowing dry a small amount of water, lay a towel on yourself and hold the guinea pig in your arms to blow dry. Students who have prepared food beforehand can feed them at this time. The reason for laying the towel on oneself is that the guinea pig is warm, which can prevent it from getting wet and also help absorb the moisture under its belly. We often can't blow dry the water under the belly, but this way the guinea pig may catch a cold. If you blow dry the guinea pig by turning it over, it will also be very uncomfortable. So laying a towel is very useful. Feeding the guinea pig is because it can divert its attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not used to hair dryers and are afraid of the sound, so they may hide in clothes or run away. With food, the guinea pig will shift its attention and won't run away. After the guinea pig finishes eating, its brain will naturally adapt a little bit to the hair dryer, and it won't run away as ferociously or even stop running away.