The whole body of the Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is chocolate-colored. It is also known as the Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, color rabbit, pig guinea pig, and Guinea pig. Its ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America. In the 16th century, it was brought to the West by European merchants and people liked this small animal as a pet. They are gentle, clever, and relatively easy to take care of, and are still common household pets. Some organizations around the world are striving to breed guinea pigs and have bred various breeds with different colors and shapes.
The Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig SelfChocolate has a chocolate-colored fur all over its body, with a body length of 22-34 centimeters and a body weight of 400-700 grams. It has a short, stout and round body shape, a large head, large and round and bright eyes, round ears, a divided upper lip, and short ears. Its limbs are short, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet, and no external tail.
Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is a variety of guinea pig, which is distinguished by its unique fur. It is a new variety of guinea pig bred and improved by breeding experts for a long time, and its fur color is like chocolate fish, so it is named after it. English name: SelfChocolate. The lifespan of Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is very long. With good care from the owner, it can live for more than 10 years. It is these many reasons that attract the public to raise them. External features. The whole body of Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is mainly chocolate-colored, both the inner fluff and the outer long hair are chocolate-colored. It is of medium size. The body length is 22-34cm, and the whole body proportion is very symmetrical. The head is relatively large, and at first glance, it doesn't have a neck. The head and body are directly connected. The eyes are large, round, bright, and sable black, very smart. The ears are small and round, distributed on both sides of the head. The limbs are relatively short, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet. Personality traits. Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig belongs to a type of guinea pig with a very good character, able to tolerate various tosses and play with children without going crazy; they will not escape from the cage and run around outside, very suitable for children to raise. Silver speckled guinea pig has silver-white and silver-gray fur, which is hard and spiky. It is also known as Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, color rabbit, pig guinea pig, and Guinea pig. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by Central European merchants in the 16th century. People liked this small animal as a pet at that time and kept it as a pet.
It is recommended to raise the Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig for those who love small pets because it is small and can hide wherever it runs outside, making it difficult for the owner to find it and easy to step on. You can buy a special cage for them in the market, and it is better to place climbing ladders, running wheels, water dispensers, and toilets in the cage. Food: The Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is a vegetarian rodent and does not need to be fed meat. Its main food includes seeds, grains, and melon seeds.
Scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency) - caused by a low level of Vitamin C in the diet. This results in a defect in collagen formation. There is immature bone formation and increased bone resorption. Fractures (most commonly in the proximal tibia) and swelling occur, leading to malformed and flattened joints. Bleeding can be seen throughout the body (due to the deficiency of collagen in blood vessels). The animals become lethargic, anemic, and reluctant to move. The joints may swell and fractures may occur, requiring supplementation of Vitamin C in the water and diet.
Streptococcal Lymphadenitis - the lymph nodes in the neck become filled with purulent discharge and eventually rupture. It has a high infection rate and high mortality rate. It can cause bacteremia and systemic infection that is difficult to resist. Streptococcus zooepidemicus is the major culprit (but other pyogenic bacteria can also be found). It is recommended to reintroduce clean animals into the population.
Antibiotic Toxicity - like most rodents, almost all antibiotics can cause diarrhea and eventually lead to death. It has traditionally been thought that death is caused by moderate growth of gram-negative bacteria. Recent studies have shown that toxins produced by clostridial bacteria belonging to the gram-positive bacteria family are also important factors in death. Therefore, antibiotic treatment should only last for a short period of time (no more than seven days).
Spontaneous Diabetes Mellitus - this disease is common in Abyssinian guinea pigs and may be caused by a retrovirus. Retrovirus particles of type C have been detected in the urine of infected animals.
Guinea Pig Leukemia - can be found in two strains of animals, and infected animals have poor condition and can experience splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and lymphadenomegaly. The white blood cell count in the blood can be as high as 250,000/mm3. It is a lymphocytic leukemia and progressive weakness occurs before viral death.
Pododermatitis - foot injury caused by flooring material or walking on excrement. It is difficult to treat effectively. Prevention is the key.
Pneumonia - Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common pathogen. Rabbits, pigs, dogs, and carriers of Bordetella bronchiseptica in other species should not be mixed with guinea pigs in the same housing.
Ringworm: very common. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is the main pathogen that causes guinea pig ringworm.
Because it is small and easy to hide, it can be difficult for owners to find them when they run outside. It is also easy to step on them accidentally. It is best to use a special cage with climbing ladders, exercise wheels, water dispensers, and toilets. Food: The Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig is a herbivorous rodent and does not require meat. Its main food includes seeds, grains, and sunflower seeds. I suggest that owners buy specialized guinea pig food for feeding, as it contains all the necessary nutrients for pet guinea pigs. It is best to feed them at regular intervals and in appropriate amounts, as overfeeding can lead to obesity and waste. Care: The feces of the Natural Chocolate Guinea Pig have a certain odor, so it is best for owners to regularly clean the cage. It is recommended to use wood shavings at the bottom of the cage, as they can help prevent odor and provide insulation. Guinea pigs love to bathe, so providing them with sand for bathing is recommended. If you have the opportunity, let them play on the lawn, as they will be very happy. However, it is not recommended to let them eat grass from outdoors, as there may be more pesticides and bacteria on outdoor grass. Wild guinea pigs mainly eat grass and some plants. Although these plants are rich in natural fibers, they lack many other nutrients compared to specialized guinea pig food. Vitamin C is essential for guinea pigs, as they are unable to synthesize it themselves. Therefore, they need to constantly consume vitamin C from their food.
After washing, wrap the guinea pig in a towel quickly. Put it in a clean box and use a hairdryer with precharged electricity to dry a small part of the water. Pay attention to the temperature of the hairdryer. You can put your hand next to the guinea pig while blowing to know the temperature of the wind. This way, it won't be too cold or too hot.
After drying a small part of the water, lay a towel on yourself and hold the guinea pig in your arms to blow dry. For those classmates who have prepared food in advance, you can feed them at this time. The reason for laying the towel on oneself is that the guinea pig is still warm, which can prevent the guinea pig from getting wet and also help absorb the moisture under its belly. We often can't dry the water under the belly, but it is afraid that the guinea pig will catch a cold if it is blown over. The guinea pig will also be very uncomfortable. So laying a towel is very useful. Feeding the guinea pig is to divert its attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not used to hairdryers and are afraid of the sound of the hairdryer, so they will hide in the clothes or run away. With something to eat, the guinea pig will shift its attention, so it won't run away. After the guinea pig finishes eating, its brain will naturally adapt to the noise and it will not run away as scared as before, and eventually it won't run away.
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