Golden Agouti Guinea Pig

The head and limbs of the Golden Agouti Guinea Pig are golden yellow, while the body is a mix of golden and white. It is also known as the Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, roan guinea pig, Cavy, or Guinea pig. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in

The Golden Roan guinea pig has a golden yellow head and limbs, with a body that is a mix of golden and white. It measures 22 to 34 centimeters in length and weighs 400 to 700 grams. It has a short, stout, and round body, a large and round bright eye, round ears, a split upper lip, short limbs, 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet, and no external tail.

Golden Agouti Guinea Pig, the whole body is golden yellow, but the color is uneven and the eyes are sharp. It is also an early variety of guinea pig. It is also known as the Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, roan guinea pig, Cavy, or Guinea pig. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains.

It is recommended to keep them for pet lovers. They give a feeling of clumsiness and cuteness, but in fact, they are very intelligent. As long as you take good care of them, they will recognize you and want to play with you. They won't run away at the sight of people like mice do. The price of guinea pigs sold on the market is not high, and you don't need professional equipment to raise them. They are very suitable for the elderly and children to raise. Just prepare a suitable cage, supply fresh water and food every day, play with them often, and clean their nest regularly, they will grow up healthy and happy. When they get used to being raised, they will come out to greet you when you come home from work, and they will run to you and ask for food.

Mites

The source of mites is the contamination of the guinea pig's living environment. They mainly inhabit around the eyes and ears of the guinea pig. Mites can cause mange, as if the mites eat the guinea pig's fur, causing patchy baldness. Once mite symptoms are found, it is important to seek medical treatment. The general treatment method is to inject insecticidal drugs. You can also apply diluted agricultural white insecticide at a ratio of 1:100 to the affected area. It won't harm the guinea pig if a little bit is ingested. In addition, it is important to thoroughly disinfect the cage, otherwise the mites will come back.

Bacterial Infection

The main symptom is patchy baldness on the head, which is extremely similar to mite symptoms, sometimes even doctors can't distinguish them. This condition is caused by high air humidity and long-term consumption of concentrated feed. This disease is similar to athlete's foot in humans, and dandruff will appear on the skin.

Diarrhea

It is caused by gastrointestinal inflammation due to the consumption of contaminated food. The symptoms are obvious, with loose stools. If this symptom is found, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Diarrhea is quite dangerous for guinea pigs, because sometimes we do not know which food caused the diarrhea. If it is ordinary diarrhea, medication can help, but if it is diarrhea caused by chemical poisoning from food, even if you seek medical attention immediately, it is difficult to save their lives. So be careful.

Bloating

It is caused by consuming inappropriate food, such as pears. Bloating can lead to suffocation and heart failure. Therefore, when the situation is severe, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Constipation

It is caused by excessively dry food and insufficient water intake. It can be cured by increasing the water intake and providing vegetables, fruits, and other water-rich foods.

Excessive Hair Loss

It is normal for guinea pigs to shed hair, just like humans shedding hair. However, excessive hair loss is abnormal and is caused by a lack of vitamin C. The treatment method is to mix powdered vitamin C into food or water for supplementation. Vitamin powder has a sour taste, so some guinea pigs may avoid eating it, in which case it needs to be syringe-fed to them.

Injury

Apply animal-specific iodine to the bleeding area in a timely manner to prevent bacterial invasion.

Many people want to buy one or two and keep them at home. So how old are they suitable to bring home? If the Golden Agouti Guinea Pigs are born in pet shops, they mature quite early and can be taken away at two or three months old. At this time, they already have certain independent abilities and can interact and form a bond with their owners. But if they are adopted from friends or other more private environments, they need to wait for another two or three months before taking them away. Domesticated Golden Agouti Guinea Pigs are more reliant on their mothers and usually suitable for independent living when they are four or five months old. The living environment of Golden Agouti Guinea Pigs must be well-ventilated, especially the bedding they often come into contact with, which must be clean. The activity space should be spacious and not too narrow or overcrowded. There should not be any other small animals around, especially for friends who love to raise cats and dogs at home, be careful that your cats and dogs may harm the Golden Agouti Guinea Pigs. The cage should have food and it should be fresh. There should always be drinking water available since you can't predict when these mischievous little animals will get thirsty, so it's better to provide them with enough water and let them judge for themselves. Also, try to create a quiet and stable environment because Golden Agouti Guinea Pigs prefer a quiet environment. This should also be taken into consideration.

First, prepare warm water and wet the guinea pig, but do not wet its head. Apply bath soap. If using human shampoo or bath soap, make sure to rinse the guinea pig several times with clean water, as it can be dangerous if not thoroughly washed. After bathing and drying the guinea pig, they usually groom themselves again, so it is not good if they ingest the shampoo and soap.

After cleaning, quickly wrap the guinea pig with a towel. Place it in a clean box and use a hairdryer with an adjustable temperature to dry a small section of its fur. When blow-drying, you can place your hand near the guinea pig to determine the temperature of the air. This way, you can avoid it being too cold or too hot.

After drying a small section, lay a towel on your lap and hold the guinea pig while blow-drying. If you have prepared food, you can offer it to them at this time. The reason for placing the towel on your lap is to keep the guinea pig warm and prevent it from getting wet. It can also help absorb the moisture from its belly, as we often cannot dry the belly completely. However, flipping the guinea pig over to dry it would make it very uncomfortable. So, laying a towel is very useful. Offering food to the guinea pig is to divert its attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not accustomed to blow-drying and are afraid of the sound, so they may hide in clothes or run away. With food, the guinea pig's attention will be redirected, and it will not run away. After the guinea pig finishes eating, its brain will naturally adapt slightly to the hairdryer, making it less scared and eventually not run away.

If blow-drying an Abyssinian guinea pig, make sure to dry it thoroughly, as Abyssinian guinea pigs have longer hair on their hands than other guinea pigs, and water can be trapped at the junction between the long and short hair. Be careful not to let it get cold.