Health Checking A Guinea Pig Help - For College Work

[AntoniaKr]

Hi all, i decided to make a thread so it would be easier for me to collect information for my assignment, i am needing to do this on many animal species.

What i need to know is How to give a health check on the Guinea pigs -

- ears
- eyes/auditory
- mouth
- coat condition
- skin
- nails
- feet
- nasal cavity
- bottom
- tail
- Respiration
- Pulse
- Temperature
- Limbs
- Stance/Movement
- Weight
- Behavior
- Urine/faeces
- Eating/Drinking

I Also need to know how to give veterinary attention such as nail clipping and medication if needed.

How to sex a Guinea pig

How to groom a Guinea pig

- how i should approach the animal
- how the animal should be handled/restrained
- What legislation controls handling
- what equipment is needed
- why the equipment is used

Preferably answer this if you know the majority of answers to the questions as it will make it easier for me to collect information and then to perform all these on Friday for my assignment.

I really do appreciate anyone who answers as you will be helping me achieve so much - Thank you!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! You can find information threads that will answer some of these questions at the top of our various Care sections, especially the New and Wannabe Owners Corner (for approaching and dealing with skittish piggies), Daily Care and Caring for an Ill Piggy section.

the best website for sexing is this one: http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm
for more specifically medical questions, this place here may help you further: http://www.guinealynx.info/