Red Dutch Guinea Pig

The Red Dutch Guinea Pig has red and white fur and is also known as the Dutch pig, Dutch piglet, tri-colored pig, guinea pig, or Guinea pig. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by European merchants. They were very popular pets when they were brought to the West in the 16th century. They are gentle, cute, and relatively easy to care for, making them a common choice for domestic pets. There are organizations around the world dedicated to breeding guinea pigs and they have developed various breeds with different colors and shapes.

Red Dutch Guinea Pig, is a breed of guinea pig, originally from the Andes Mountains in South America. In the past, people used to call it Dutch pig, Dutch piglet, tri-colored pig, guinea pig, or Guinea pig, which are also common names for most guinea pigs. It was once loved by people and considered a pet to be kept at home. Later, some organizations competed to breed this breed, so different colored Red Dutch Guinea Pigs appeared and attracted much attention! The Red Dutch Guinea Pig is medium-sized and has red and white fur. The distribution of colors is neat and can be clearly seen. The ears, areas around the eyes, neck, and buttocks to the tail are all red, and there is a wide white vertical stripe from the top of the head to the nose. Overall, its head is large and it has a pair of black eyes, with a slight white glow in the eyes, appearing slightly dull. In addition, its body is very strong and its paws are well developed, making it a well-formed guinea pig! The Red Dutch Guinea Pig is famous far and wide for its congenitally good temperament and charming red fur. The ideal body length of a Red Dutch Guinea Pig should be between 22-34cm, and the ideal body weight should be between 400-700g. The Red Dutch Guinea Pig has a short, thick and round body, a large and round head, big and bright eyes, round but not large ears, 4 toes on the front feet, and 3 toes on the back feet, with no external tail. It looks like a ball of meat, and many people are attracted to it at first sight.

It is recommended to keep the Red Dutch Guinea Pig for small pet enthusiasts. They have a red and white fur and are also known as Dutch pigs, Dutch piglets, tri-colored pigs, guinea pigs, or Guinea pigs. Their ancestors come from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by European merchants. The Red Dutch Guinea Pig is naturally timid and sensitive to their surroundings. They can easily be frightened by noisy environments or loud noises. They generally prefer to be in a quiet environment and do not like to be disturbed. Despite this, they are actually very cute and have a gentle temperament. They like to please their owners and are very easy to care for. They do not have high demands for care, which is quite captivating.

Mites

The source of mites is the pollution of the guinea pig's living environment. They mainly inhabit around the guinea pig's eyes and ears. Mites can cause mange, as if they have eaten the guinea pig's fur, resulting in bald patches. Once signs of mites are found, seek medical treatment. The general treatment method is to inject insecticidal needles. Alternatively, dilute agricultural DDT insecticide 1:100 and apply it to the affected area (a little is harmless to guinea pigs). It is also important to thoroughly disinfect the cage, otherwise the mites may come back.

Bacterial Infection

The main symptom is bald patches on the head, which is extremely similar to mite symptoms and sometimes even difficult for doctors to 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 flaky skin.

Diarrhea

Caused by gastroenteritis due to the consumption of unclean food. The symptoms are obvious, with the feces not forming properly. If this symptom is found, seek medical attention immediately. Diarrhea is quite dangerous for guinea pigs, because sometimes we do not know which food causes the diarrhea. If it is a common diarrhea, medication can help, but if it is diarrhea caused by chemical poisoning, even if medical attention is sought immediately, it is difficult to save lives. So be extremely careful.

Flatulence

Caused by consuming inappropriate food, such as pears. Flatulence can lead to suffocation and heart failure. Therefore, when the condition is severe, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Constipation

Caused by overly dry food and insufficient drinking water. It can be cured by increasing water intake and providing fruits and vegetables with high water content.

Excessive Hair Loss

Guinea pigs shedding hair is normal, 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 fed to them with a syringe.

Injuries

Immediately clean the bleeding area with animal-specific iodine to prevent bacterial infection.

The Red Dutch Guinea Pig is very gentle. If you provoke it, it may show its dominance. In general, it is very friendly to humans. Don't judge it by its chubby appearance, it is not a carnivore. In fact, it is a typical herbivore. The food it loves to eat usually includes vegetables, leaves, hay, grass, and legumes. Moreover, they rarely get sick and have a very strong body. The most important thing in raising a Red Dutch Guinea Pig is companionship. If you spend more time with it, it will soon recognize you and consider you as its master, being loyal to you. Interact with it more often to enhance the bond between the owner and the guinea pig! Red Dutch Guinea Pigs do not like to be disturbed and prefer to live in a quiet environment, especially during the breeding period. Therefore, parents should provide a comfortable and cozy environment for them. Before raising them, it is necessary to provide a suitable cage and keep it clean and tidy, which will make the guinea pig feel comfortable and ensure its healthy and happy growth. In addition, parents should clean the cage every day and regularly check the whole body of the Red Dutch Guinea Pig to see if there are any adverse symptoms. If there are any, immediate treatment should be given! If a guinea pig is comfortably held from an early age, it will show friendly behavior towards humans when it grows up and will not bite or scratch.

After bathing, blow dry the small amount of water on yourself and use a towel to cover it. Hold the guinea pig in your arms and blow dry it. If you have prepared food, you can feed them at this time. The reason for covering the fur on your body is that guinea pigs are warm, which can prevent them from getting wet. It can also help absorb the moisture under their belly. Often, we can’t blow dry the water under their bellies, but this method is afraid that guinea pigs will catch a cold. If you blow dry the guinea pig upside down, it will also be very uncomfortable. So it is still useful to cover it with a towel. Feeding guinea pigs is to divert their attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not used to blow dryers and are afraid of the sound of the blow dryer. They will crawl into clothes or run away. With food, guinea pigs will shift their attention and will not run away. When the guinea pig finishes eating, its brain will naturally adapt to the blow dryer a little bit, and it will not run away as fiercely, or even stop running away. If you are blow drying a longhaired guinea pig, you should blow dry it as much as possible, because the hair on the longhaired guinea pig's body is longer than that on the shorthaired guinea pig's body.