The Guinea Pig Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)

Very nice text and pictures. As a handbook should, it has information you need to read. Great reference book to have.

I am very impressed with "The Guinea Pig Handbook". It is actually very well written, and the information is reliable and presented clearly. Unlike a regular text book, or the other manuals that I got from the library, this book gives a historical background on guinea pigs, as well as a reliable source of information for any of the questions or problems I ran into while caring for Bert (my guinea pig). According to my neighbor, who is a veterinarian (and the person that recommended the book to me), there is nothing at all to worry about with reliability of the information in the book. He told me that all of Dr. Vanderlip's books are a great source of information for the beginner and the expert because the information is always clear and reliable.

The Guinea Pig Handbook is an excellent resource for everyone who owns a cavy. I have purchased many Guinea Pig books, but this one stands out among all of them and is the one that I constantly refer to. The photographs are beautiful and the information is thorough and detailed. I highly recommend this book to all Guinea Pig owners, whether they have years of experience or they have just purchased their new pet.

I found this book to be a comprehensive reference on all of the essential information that anyone would need to successfully keep guinea pigs healthy and happy. In addition to excellent reviews and tips on selection, housing, feeding, safety and breeding, the sections dealing with disease detection and behavioral problems are right on target. I like the use of handy charts and checklists for quick reference. Part of the problem of keeping any unusual pet is understanding the normal behaviors and knowing when something is going wrong that requires veterinary care--the author is a veterinarian and covers this subject in terms that all can understand.This book is generously illustrated with quality photographs and line drawings, tying in nicely with the text to fully explain the authors points. Both veterinarians and average guinea pig owners will find a permanent place on their bookshelves for this handy, clearly written handbook. The photos of the various types of guinea pigs show the interesting variations that these interesting little animals come in.