SelfRedGuineaPig

The SelfRedGuineaPig is characterized by its beautiful and dense red fur. It has a very gentle and well-behaved personality, which makes it a popular choice for keeping as a household pet. Its ancestors originated from the Andes Mountains in South America

Its ancestors originated from the Andes Mountains in South America in the 16th century, when European merchants brought them to the West. People liked this small animal and kept it as a pet.

Chinese Name:

斯兰德天竺鼠

English Name:

SelfRedGuineaPig

Reproduction method:

Viviparous

Sexual maturity cycle:

35 days

Gestation period:

60-65 days

Number of offspring per litter:

4-8

Year-round mating:

6 times a year

The SelfRedGuineaPig has beautiful red fur. It is 22 to 34 centimeters long and weighs 400 to 700 grams. It has a short and round body with a large head, big and bright eyes, round ears, a split upper lip, short limbs, 4 toes on the front feet, 3 toes on the back feet, and no external tail. The SelfRedGuineaPig has beautiful red fur and is also known as Dutch pig, Dutch guinea pig, colorful pig, and Guinea pig. Its ancestors originated from the Andes Mountains in South America and were brought to the West by European merchants in the 16th century. People liked this small animal and kept it as a pet. They have a gentle and lovely temperament, are relatively easy to care for, and are still common household pets. Some organizations around the world are actively engaged in breeding guinea pigs and have bred various varieties with different fur colors and forms.

It is recommended to keep the SelfRedGuineaPig as a pet for people who love small pets. If a guinea pig is cuddled comfortably from a young age, it will behave very cooperatively towards humans when it grows up, without biting or scratching. They are timid and rarely attempt to escape from their cages, even when the cage door is open. Once they become familiar with their owners, they will whistle when the owner approaches the cage. If they hear the rustling sound of a plastic bag or the opening of the refrigerator door, they know that the owner is going to feed them and will also whistle.

Scorbut (Vitamin C deficiency) - caused by a low intake of Vitamin C in the diet. This leads to defects in collagen formation, immature bone formation, and increased bone resorption. Fractures (most commonly in the proximal tibia) and swelling result in joint flattening and deformities. Bleeding can occur throughout the body (due to vascular collagen defects). The animals become lethargic, anemic, and reluctant to move. Joints may become swollen and fractures may occur, requiring the supplementation of Vitamin C in the drinking water and diet.

Streptococcal lymphadenitis - the lymph nodes in the neck become filled with pus and swollen, eventually rupturing and oozing. It has a high infection and mortality rate, and can cause septicemia and systemic infections that are difficult to resist. Streptococcus zooepidemicus is the main culprit (although other pyogenic bacteria may also be present). It is recommended to reintroduce clean animals into the population.

Antibiotic Toxicity - like most rodents, nearly all antibiotics cause diarrhea that ultimately leads to death. It was traditionally believed that death occurred due to moderate proliferation of Gram-negative bacteria. However, recent studies have shown that the toxin produced by Clostridial bacteria, which belong to the Gram-positive bacteria, is also an important factor in mortality. Therefore, antibiotic treatment should only be administered for a short period of time (no more than seven days).

Spontaneous diabetes mellitus - Abyssinian guinea pigs are commonly affected by this disease, which may be caused by a retrovirus. Retroviral particles of the C-type retrovirus have been detected in the urine of infected animals.

Guinea Pig Leukemia - can be found in 2 strains of animals, infected animals have poor condition and enlarged spleen, liver, and lymph nodes. Blood leukocyte count can reach up to 250,000/mm3. It is a lymphocytic leukemia, and the animals progressively weaken before succumbing to the virus.

The SelfRedGuineaPig generally does not bite people unless you are deliberately teasing it. It has the same habit of grinding teeth as all rodents, because the teeth of the SelfRedGuineaPig grow continuously throughout its life, and constant wear is necessary to maintain its health.

The lifespan of the guinea pig can be up to 10 years. It is a vegetarian and does not have any special requirements for food. It has a strong physique and is not easily prone to illness. It is very intelligent and can recognize you if you treat it well. It will accompany you to play. It is of moderate size, neither as small as a mouse nor as large as a rabbit, making it suitable for holding and playing with (about 15 ~ 20 centimeters). It moves clumsily and cutely, unlike rats or squirrels that are difficult to catch once they run away, making it suitable for children or elderly people to keep as pets.

If a guinea pig is hugged comfortably from a young age, it will behave very cooperatively with affectionate behavior towards humans when it grows up, without biting or scratching. They are shy and timid towards the outside world and rarely attempt to escape from the cage. Even if the cage door is open, they will not go out on their own. After getting familiar with the owner, when the owner approaches the cage, they will whistle. If they hear the rustling sound of a plastic bag or the opening sound of a fridge, they know that the owner is going to feed them and will also whistle.

After drying a small amount of water, lay a towel on yourself and hold the guinea pig in your arms for blowing. Students who have prepared food in advance can give it to them at this time. The reason for laying the fur on the body is that the guinea pig is still warm and it can prevent the guinea pig from getting wet. It can 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 upside down. If the towel is laid, it is still useful. Giving guinea pigs food is because it can divert their attention to the food. Many guinea pigs are not accustomed to hair dryers and are afraid of the sound of hair dryers, 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, and it will not run away so fiercely, or even not run away at all.

If you are blowing a hair dryer for a reversed-handed guinea pig, try to dry it as much as possible, because the hands of the reversed-handed guinea pig are longer than the hands of the handed guinea pig, and it is easy to hide water at the junction of the reversed-handed and handed parts. Be careful not to let it catch a cold.