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All About Guinea Pigs be kept in well-ventilated, wire-sided cages with solid bottoms. to make sure you are on the right track.
There should be enough space in the enclosure for the pet to Common guinea pig diseases:
move around unencumbered with an area for a hide box. A Diarrhea caused by an imbalance in gastrointestinal
hide box reduces stress that can lead to disease problems. bacteria. This can be caused by stress or an abrupt change
Cedar and pine shavings should not be used as they cause in diet.
skin irritation and respiratory problems. Aspen shavings, Guinea pigs have continuously growing teeth. They must
recycled newspaper products and shredded paper make be aligned properly to make sure they are being worn down.
good bedding and floor cushions. The bedding and enclosure If the alignment is off, the teeth will overgrow. Overgrowth
should be cleaned two times a week to prevent foot infections of the teeth will prevent pets from eating.
and respiratory issues. Sipper bottles work well for water and Inadequate Vitamin C intake can lead to hypovitaminosis
heavy food bowls should be used to prevent tipping. C resulting in lameness, bleeding, lethargy, loss of appetite,
Diet: Feed a formulated pelleted diet made for guinea poor hair coat and teeth grinding.
pigs along with timothy hay and fresh vegetables. The hay Bladder stones can form due to high calcium diets leading
should be available for pets at all times. Limit pelleted diet to urinary obstruction.
as guinea pigs will become obese if primarily eating pellets. Upper respiratory infections due to Streptococcus
Fruits should be limited to treats only or less than 10 percent pneumonia are common leading to ear infections, eye
Have you ever thought about getting a guinea pig for a of their overall diet. discharge and pneumonia.
pet? Guinea pigs can be a lot of fun since they have distinct Guinea pigs are unable to make vitamin C on their own Other common issues include mites, foot infections and
personalities. They can be very talkative and love to interact so should be given Vitamin C supplementation. One-quarter ringworm.
with their humans. If you are considering it, here are a few orange per day will provide enough Vitamin C but a Vitamin Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
things you should know. C supplement tablet is made for guinea pigs that can be is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
Guinea pigs are native to mountainous regions of South offered daily. Dark leafy greens contain Vitamin C as well. pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
America where they were domesticated as long as 3,000 years Wellness exams: Guinea pigs are not vaccinated for physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
ago. They live in small groups in the wild and are often more infectious diseases in the United States. An annual exam with extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
comfortable in the presence of other guinea pigs. For this the veterinarian is very important. Guinea pigs are adept at Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
reason, It may be a good idea to have at least two at a time hiding illness since they are prey animals. An annual exam care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
as pets. There are many varieties. The American, Teddy and may help in detecting abnormalities earlier. Many health For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
Abyssinian are most common. The average lifespan of the problems in guinea pigs are related to improper housing and palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
guinea pig is five to seven years. Housing: Guinea pigs should diet so be sure to go over these issues with your veterinarian at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

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Christ Child Society Christmas Learn How To Organize Your your desktop – both Windows and Mac – tablet, phone
and online.
Luncheon Genealogy With The Martin MCGS. He currently serves as webmaster for the Florida
Bob Inhoff brings a wealth of genealogy experience to
The 30th Annual Christ Child Society Christmas County Genealogical Society State Genealogical Society and the Goff-Gough Family
Luncheon was held at Mariner Sands Country Club, Dec. Most ancestry sleuths face the ongoing challenge Association. He also chaired the Technology Committee
2. Over 200 ladies were in attendance and enjoyed the of organizing the massive amount of information they of the Indian River Genealogical Society in Vero Beach,
Christmas singing of Andrea Tesoro. Raffle baskets, silent collect in their genealogical research. The Martin where he lives.
auction items and numerous vendors helped raise funds so we County Genealogical Society (MCGS) invites you to Free and open to the public, the meeting is 1 to 3 p.m.,
can continue to support the needy children of Martin County. kick off the New Year at its January meeting by learning Friday, Jan. 17, at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey
The delicious luncheon capped off our Christmas fundraiser. about Microsoft OneNote, a free digital organizing Road in Stuart. Light refreshments will be served. In
Anyone who is interested in joining the Christ Child Society, application. Well known genealogist Bob Inhoff returns addition to its monthly meetings – where local and
please contact Judy Cashman at (561) 545-1997. to MCGS to describe this resource and demonstrate how national experts speak about how to explore your family
to use it to collect, analyze and organize your research. roots – the society offers a variety of services at the
Using OneNote, you can organize your notes, photos, genealogy room in the Blake Library which is manned
news clippings and more in digital “three-ring binders” by MCGS volunteers all year long. For more information
with topical dividers. You can tag, draw your thoughts, about membership, activities and services go to mcgsfl.
record audio and share notebooks with others. Offering org, visit the genealogy room or call Lisa Tompson,
powerful search, linking and sharing features that MCGS president, (772) 888-2422.
enhance productive research, OneNote is available on

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