The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig has a snow-white fur and red eyes. It is also known as Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, boar pig, piggy, and Guinea pig. Their ancestors originated from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by Europe.
The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig has a snow-white fur and red eyes.
The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig has a snow-white fur and red eyes. It is 22-34 centimeters long and weighs 400-700 grams. It has a short and stout body, a large head, big and round bright eyes, round ears, a split upper lip, and small ears. Its limbs are short, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet, without a tail.
White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs, with a beautiful appearance that matches its name, have many aliases, mainly including Dutch guinea pig, boar pig, piggy, and Guinea pig. They originated in the 16th century and are mainly produced in the Andes Mountains in South America. They are a highly famous small pet. It was once loved and praised by people in Western countries. Indeed, the appearance of these guinea pigs is exquisite, which led to many organizations competing to breed this species. As a result, different colored White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs appeared, with a diverse range of varieties! Although there are many different colored breeds of White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs, their main color is still white. More accurately, their bodies are covered with thick and dense white fur, which is fine and soft in texture, making people can't help but want to touch it. In addition, the most distinctive feature of White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs is their eyes. Unlike other guinea pigs, their eyes are red, forming a striking contrast with their body color. The Black-eyed Guinea Pigs also have a pair of small and round ears, with very noticeable red blood vessels in them. Overall, White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs have a body length of about 32cm, moderate weight, and well-developed hind legs! The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig has a snow-white fur and shiny and smooth appearance, like silk. Their eyes are black, also known as Dutch guinea pig, boar pig, piggy, and Guinea pig. Their ancestors originated from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by European merchants in the 16th century. At that time, people liked this small animal very much and kept it as a pet.
It is recommended to keep the White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig for pet lovers. The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig has a lively and sensitive nature, is not cold-resistant, and is easily startled. It always remains vigilant about its surroundings, so parents should pay more attention to this when raising them. Like most guinea pigs, the White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig also has the habit of gnawing, but it is particularly obvious in its behavior. They often grind their teeth and gnaw on things, and often mix with other types of rodents. In general, the nature of difficult guinea pigs is much more irritable than that of males, so it is best not to disturb them frequently, otherwise they are also prone to explode.
Mites
The source of mites is the contamination of the guinea pig's living environment. They mainly inhabit around the guinea pig's eyes and ears. Mites can cause scabies, as if the mites are eating away the guinea pig's fur, causing the affected area to become bald. Once signs of mites are found, it is necessary to seek medical treatment. The general treatment method is to inject insecticides. Alternatively, agricultural whitefly can be diluted 1:100 and applied to the affected area (a small amount does not harm the guinea pig). It is also important to thoroughly disinfect the cage, otherwise mites may return.
Bacterial Infection
The main symptom is baldness on the head, which is extremely similar to the symptoms of mites, sometimes even doctors can't distinguish. This condition is caused by high humidity and long-term consumption of concentrated feed. This disease is similar to athlete's foot in humans and can cause dandruff on the skin.
Diarrhea
It is caused by gastroenteritis due to the use of unclean food. The symptoms are obvious, with loose stools. If this symptom is found, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Diarrhea is quite dangerous for guinea pigs, because sometimes we do not know what foods are causing the diarrhea. If it is common diarrhea, medication can be effective, but if it is caused by chemical poisoning, even immediate medical treatment is unlikely to save their lives. So be very careful.
Bloating
It is caused by consuming inappropriate food, such as pears. Bloating can lead to suffocation and heart failure. Therefore, when the condition is serious, 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 water intake and providing water-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits.
Excessive Hair Loss
It is normal for guinea pigs to shed hair like humans. 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 is acidic, so some guinea pigs may avoid eating it, in which case it has to be administered with a syringe.
The environment for raising - It's important to know that the White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig is sensitive to cold weather and has sensitive eyes. Therefore, before raising them, parents should prepare a suitable size cage. Please note that in winter, it is necessary to keep the guinea pig warm. If there is heating at home, it will be much easier. Some parents also cover their cages with a thick blanket for warmth, but they need to clean the cage regularly as the guinea pigs will urinate and defecate on it every day. Food requirements - The White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig does not have high requirements for food. It can eat almost all kinds of food for rodents, and its diet does not change with the seasons. However, when the weather gets cold, its water intake will relatively decrease. If it is kept outdoors, parents should provide it with nutritious food to help it withstand the winter. If it is kept indoors, the suitable temperature should be at least around 20 degrees Celsius. Food for White Pink-eyed Guinea Pigs is not a major concern! A suitable cage for a group of guinea pigs consists of only one layer, slightly larger in size, with the opening at the top. When raising a White Pink-eyed Guinea Pig, you must line the cage with wood shavings or sawdust. This allows the guinea pig to move around easily, but the downside is that the waste needs to be cleaned frequently and the bedding material needs to be replaced regularly. Please note that the cage should be as spacious as possible, otherwise, the guinea pig may become overweight due to lack of exercise, which may lead to health problems such as joint stiffness. This is especially important when raising multiple guinea pigs.
After cleaning, wrap the guinea pig with a towel quickly. Put it in a clean box and blow a small amount of water with a pre-connected hair dryer. Pay attention to the temperature of the hair dryer. You can put your hand beside the guinea pig while blowing to know the temperature of the wind. This way, you won't be afraid of it being too cold or too hot.
After blowing a small amount of water dry, lay a towel on yourself and hold the guinea pig in your arms to blow. If classmates have prepared food, they can feed it to them at this time. The reason for laying the towel on yourself is that guinea pigs are warm. It can prevent the guinea pig from getting wet and can also help absorb the moisture under their bellies. We often can't dry the water under their bellies, but this way, we're afraid that the guinea pig will catch a cold. If we blow the guinea pig upside down, it will also be very uncomfortable. So laying the towel is very useful. Feeding guinea pigs is to divert their attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not used to the hair dryer and are afraid of the sound of the hair dryer, so they will hide in clothes or run away. With food, guinea pigs will shift their attention, so they won't run away. After the guinea pig finishes eating, its brain will naturally adapt to the hair dryer a little bit, so it won't run away as fiercely as before, or even not run away at all.
If it's a guinea pig with "reverse hands" (longer front legs), you should blow it as dry as possible because the intersection of its "reverse hands" and "regular hands" is also prone to hiding water. Be careful not to let it catch a cold.
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