Mini Encyclopedia Now Covers Guinea Pigs - Melanie Mines For Pets

Mini Encyclopedia Now Covers Guinea Pigs

The seventh addition to the Mini Encyclopedia series Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care has just been launched by Interpet Publishing. The Mini Encyclopedia format delivers valuable expert information in a modern format. As the popularity of the easy going sweet-natured guinea pig has remained strong for many years, this new book will interest many people and is set to be a top seller!

The Mini Encyclopedia books are small but chunky with 208 pages and 500 colour photographs. They measure 185mm x 157mm, are paper backed and have a real contemporary look. The Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care is written by a well-respected top champion guinea pig breeder, Myra Mahoney. The book includes a colour directory of the most popular breeds of guinea pigs and is packed with all the information needed to choose, care for and enjoy guinea pigs. Chapters cover, ‘Understanding your Guinea Pig’, ‘Choosing your Guinea Pig’, ‘Feeding’, ‘Housing’, ‘Health, Hygiene and Disease’, ‘A-Z of Ailments’, ‘Showing’, ‘Breeding’ and ‘Exhibiting’.

A fascinating section of Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care explains guinea pig types and standards used in the showing world. The Self guinea pig comes in twelve even colours and has a soft silky short coat. The Agouti and Solid Agouti varieties have ticking all over their bodies, whilst The Argente is a ticked pink-eyed variety. Other varieties include the Dutch, Tortoise and White, Himalayan, Fox, Tan, Bicolour, Tricolour, the list goes on. Pictures, desired standards, colours and guidance notes can be founds for each variety featured. The Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care really opens your eyes to the complexity of this popular pet and the finer points of guinea pig husbandry.

The author of Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care, Myra Mahoney has been breeding and showing cavies for 40-years winning numerable cups and trophies. Originally Myra bought 2 female pink-eyed whites for her children as Easter presents and to her surprise one had six babies. Myra wrote the book to share her experiences with as many guinea pig owners and enthusiasts as possible.

Combining practical and reference sections, the Mini Encyclopedia series represents the ideal compromise in a world where shelf space is limited, but thirst for knowledge increases every day. Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care joins the Mini Encyclopedia on Rabbit Breeds & Care, Chicken Breeds & Care, Dog Training & Behaviour, The Tropical Aquarium, The Marine Aquarium and Koi. The price tag for this series is £9.99 offering excellent value for money.

Interpet Publishing is the book specialist for the pet and aquatic industry supplying pet owners with professional information so they can enjoy their pet and keep it healthy and happy. The publisher’s catalogue has an extensive small animal section including other books on guinea pigs some geared towards children and starter kit setups.

To enquire about the Mini Encyclopaedia of Guinea Pigs Breeds & Care and the vast collection of books from the publisher, contact your normal Interpet supplier or Interpet Publishing on 01306 873814, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it