The Collins Family Pet Guides are attractive, colour-illustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy, happy pets. This comprehensive guide to caring for your guinea pig is full of expert practical advice. All aspects of everyday care are covered and, in addition, there many interesting facts and anecdotes about one of Britain's most popular pets. Guinea pigs are ideal family pets as they are practically odourless, inexpensive to feed and maintain, easy to handle, and they very rarely bite. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on: * Acquiring a guinea pig * Accommodation * Feeding your guinea pig * Handling and grooming * Behaviour * Breeding * Basic veterinary care