Guinea Pig Health Survey

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Hi everyone! I hope this post is ok...

As part of my final year research project for my degree, I am doing a survey of UK guinea pig owners on knowledge and attitudes about health and welfare.

It's a short survey of 13 questions, mostly multiple choice and only takes 5 minutes (if that) to complete. All responses are anonymous.

If anyone has 5 minutes to spare to complete it for me I would really appreciate it! The link is below;

Knowledge and Attitudes of UK Pet Guinea Pig Owners to Guinea Pig Health and Husbandry
 
Me too!

I hope you get a lot of responses. I suspect TGPF members might skew the results as we have all learnt so much from the forum; it will be interesting to see,
 
Posyrose said:
Me too!

I hope you get a lot of responses. I suspect TGPF members might skew the results as we have all learnt so much from the forum; it will be interesting to see,
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This was exactly what I was going to say but then I know from doing uni studies that the occasional "flaw" makes the job easier. Posting on a site where most members have come to to find more information about behaviours or illnesses of their pets means the responses are more likely to be from owners who are more knowledgeable than average and who are more likely to be following the current assessed "basic needs" of a guinea pig. It's all good for the evaluation :))
 
Thankyou everyone!

Posyrose said:
Me too!

I hope you get a lot of responses. I suspect TGPF members might skew the results as we have all learnt so much from the forum; it will be interesting to see,
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Lady Kelly said:
This was exactly what I was going to say but then I know from doing uni studies that the occasional "flaw" makes the job easier. Posting on a site where most members have come to to find more information about behaviours or illnesses of their pets means the responses are more likely to be from owners who are more knowledgeable than average and who are more likely to be following the current assessed "basic needs" of a guinea pig. It's all good for the evaluation :))
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Yes this has been the case! I posted all over facebook and in general pet forums but the people who have answered tend to be enthusiasts (which I love!) However this will give me something to talk about in my discussion like you've said and I can talk about ways to eliminate the skew :) SO it's all good! There was a study recently of vets which concluded that most problems they see in practice are actually husbandry related and a lot of responses I've had off owners say they thingk that many of the main health issues are husbandry and lack of owner knowledge so at least everyone is in agreement!

It' just nice to know theres so many piggies out there being loved and spoiled, it makes me happy.

Thankyou again guys! And if anyone has any feedback for my survey or wants to post it anywhere else please go ahead, more responses the merrier!
 
Done :) can I ask what course you're doing? (If you're in the UK!)

I'm in year 12 and considering options for after school and whatever you're doing that involves guinea pigs sounds awesome!
 
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Done :) can I ask what course you're doing? (If you're in the UK!)

I'm in year 12 and considering options for after school and whatever you're doing that involves guinea pigs sounds awesome!
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I am studying Bioveterinary Science. However there are a huge range of courses in the animals area that people just don't know about!

Animal Health and Welfare, Animal Behaviour, Animal Science, there's a Veterinary Physiotherapy course now too! You just have to try and figure out what you find most interesting (hard I know!)

My course is quite focused on lab skills and the science behind animal health, but I worked with small animals for my placement year as I did not enjoy the lab side that much, which is why I am now writing my dissertation on guinea pigs (because they are the most cheerful companion animal). We also did a whole range of animal health based modules looking at parasites, farm animal production, companion animal husbandry, immunology, microbiology. Definitely look at the modules that different Universities offer and not just the courses themselves on UCAS as they vary a lot depending where you go so the same course may be completely different at different Universities.

I would also highly recommend when you're looking at courses to consider doing one which includes an Industrial Placement Year too if you don't mind the extra year, as the experience will be invaluable to you if you want to work in the Animals Field!

Sorry for the long message! Best of luck! Feel free to ask away if you want any more guidance :)
 
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