9781422280904

Contents Perfect pets.  08 Special requirements.  12 What is a guinea pig? .  16 The human link.  22 The guinea pig’s world.  26 Coat varieties.  34 Colors and markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 One guinea pig or two?.  44 Guinea pigs and rabbits.  46 Setting up home .  48 The great outdoors.  50 Outside run .  54 Indoor guinea pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Guinea pig–proofing your home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Playtime.  62 Where to get your guinea pigs.  66 Signs of a healthy guinea pig.  68 Making friends.  72