Hello everyone i was wondering if anyone has any peter gurney books that i could buy. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra stanleyspatcher starting in 1990, gurney was a regular hospital visitor to great ormond street hospital with five of his guinea pigs. Highly illustrated with beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs, this book has information and advice on. Having trouble deciding if the guinea pig guide is right for you. Peter gurney has 18 books on goodreads with 364 ratings. Will be handy to have them on hand to refer to if needed anyone know the cheapest place to buy them. Click download or read online button to get the proper care of guinea pigs book now. Peter gurney books list of books by author peter gurney.
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. Fiction books are enjoyable, but i am often curious about the real lives of actual guinea pigs. Guinea pigs by katrin behrend is also a good investment. Share the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992, hardcover the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992, hardcover 5 product ratings.
If you would like to put a little message for peter you can do here. Yet he devoted his time and energy to these little guys and gals that make so many people happy. Connecticuts guinea pig rescue organization the critter. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra. By clicking the link that we provide, you could take the book the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter gurney flawlessly. Peter gurney 9 march 1938 2 july 2006 was an author and campaigner for the rights and welfare of guinea pigs. This short book is friendly and written from experience.
They can provide important information on guinea pig illnesses and dose charts for medicines commonly prescribed for guinea pigs. In 1992 gurney wrote his first book, the proper care of guinea pigs, during. He has written several books on the subject which i thought would be useful to have on hand for reference, in particular, piggy potions. They are featured in a story book collection available for iphone, ipad and ipod touch. In this book, gurney looks at the d ifferent breeds of guinea pig. Ebook ebook the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter. Nov 05, 2006 filmed at doncaster championship show in january 2005. Its an excellent site, covering many guinea pig health problems. The fact that my initials in reverse are the same as those of the guinea pig strikes me as a touch of the fickle finger of fate. Next to biological hand books for veterinarians this is the best book for the care and health of guinea pigs. Hook up to net, download, and also conserve to your tool. In ursula dubosarskys maisie and the pinny gig, a little girl has a recurrent dream about a giant guinea pig, while guinea pigs feature significantly in several of dubosarskys other books, including the young adult novel the white guinea pig and the game of the goose.
Serious owners and vets especially those unfamiliar with guinea pigs should consider purchasing one or more reference books. Aug 04, 2011 guinea pig collins family pet guide peter gurney on. Although gurneys book is not the most recent, it may be the most engaging in terms of the writers personal. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Peter gurney is the author of many different books on guinea pigs. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. This book discusses important and often neglected issues of guinea pig health and care.
It examines guinea pigs roles as pets alongside their roles as sacri. From what ive read on this forum peter gurney is an expert in the care and treatment of guinea pigs. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter gurney books online. Meanwhile, it was in the mid 90ies where the web was slowly gaining momentum in the lives of. Peter gurney buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by peter gurney isbn. Hailing from england, gurney is one of the worlds leading authorities on guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are ideal family pets as they are practically odourless, inexpensive to feed and maintain, easy to handle, and they very rarely bite.
Peter gurneys most popular book is braver men walk away. Guinea pig by peter gurney paperback harpercollins. A collection of guinea pig themed books and publications. Its hoped that you will read any book with an open mind. The proper care of guinea pigs is written by a wellrespected authority on guinea pigs and will make owners more enthusiastic about owning them. However soon after i really wanted to learn as much as i could, so i bought many others, this was one. We could fill an entire web site with information about the care, feeding, and housing of your guinea pigs, and, in fact, there are many books and web sites out there devoted to our favorite subject. Series, the sex life of guinea pigs, piggy potions, braver men walk away, guinea pig family pet guide a practical guide to caring for your guinea pig, the proper care of guinea pigs. The collins family pet guides are attractive, colourillustrated guides that give all the practical advice necessary for raising healthy, happy pets. It is a book that is beloved by guinea pig owners and many have said it is one of the best out there.
It also says they do jolts and cycling movements with there legs. Mar 27, 20 taking care of your guinea pig by joyce pope. Classic tales retold starring a cast of furry guinea pig friends. Topics include housing, choosing, health care and behavior. Ebook the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter gurney. We openly admit our bias toward books that promote responsible pet ownership and adoption. A must read for any current or potential guinea pig owner. Acquiring a guinea pig accommodation feeding your guinea pig handling and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one of the best guinea pig books out there. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Buy guinea pig collins family pet guide relaunch edition by peter gurney isbn.
Guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals but the proper care of guinea pigs comprehensively mentions a wide array of health conditions that may potentially arise and clearly discusses how to diagnose and treat these problems. The surefire signs of guinea pig illness that will tell you if your guinea pig needs medical attention. Buy the proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney from waterstones today. One of the most popular and wellwritten books about guinea pigs on the market. A practical guide to caring for your guinea pig by. In 1992 he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and, during his initial recovery, wrote his first book, the proper care of guinea pigs, taking all the photographs himself. If you would like to create a listing to rehome your guinea pig, please visit. Peter gurney s a to z of guinea pig care is as relevant now as it was then and i have proudly published it on this website for all. He was associated with the cambridge cavy trust, founded by vedra stanleyspatcher. Ive been searching all over the internet but i cant find any. Peter gurney s a z of guinea pigs an excellent reference guide by peter gurney. You should really look into other books as well, like the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter. Six convict volunteers agree to have cancer implanted in their bodies in order to further cancer research. Buy guinea pig by peter gurney from waterstones today.
The complete book on taming and training your guinea pig. The proper care of guinea pigs book by peter gurney. All aspects of everyday care are covered and, in addition, there many interesting facts and anecdotes about. Been on amazon, ebay and the peter gurney website, but just thought id ask in case anyone had got a bargain anywhere.
See all books authored by peter gurney, including braver men walk away, and guinea pig collins famliy pet guides, and more on thriftbooks. The sex life of guinea pigs by peter gurney goodreads. Guinea pigs are generally very healthy animals but the proper care of guinea pigs comprehensively mentions a wide array of health conditions that may potentially arise and. Guinea pigs guinea pig care guinea pig books guinea pig nutrition guinea pigs for beginners ebook. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. The peter gurney guinea pig health guide one of my favourite authors of guinea pig care books. It is ok, it has really good basic information, but it is not complete.
Proper care of guinea pigs 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney, paperback. All of his books are excellent, and those of us who love our little creatures will miss him terribly. Berties guinea pig stories have been written especially for younger children and they come complete with real guinea pig squeaking, rustling and munching. The perfect gifts for the animal enthusiast or literary aficionado in your life. Peter gurney came to appreciate guinea pigs rather late in lifehe was 48 years old when he owned his first cavy. A complete guide to all the accessories your guinea pig needs to be happy in his new home. Nov 12, 20 i had often heard people talk about the guinea pig family pet guide by peter gurney. We also grabbed one guinea pig is not enough, which was more of a fun counting book. In my opinion, peter gurney was the worlds leading authority on guinea pigs, and their wellbeing was his passion. He wrote many guinea pig books and had lots of piggies of his own. Peter gurney, guinea pig expert and author of many outstanding guinea pig books. Natural remedies for guinea pigs, the sex life of guinea pigs and whats my guinea pig.
I highly recommend all of his books, and his website is also a great resource for guinea pig owners. Guinea pig collins family pet guide peter gurney on. Peter gurney s pigs i did get one of his books out from the library. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I had often heard people talk about the guinea pig family pet guide by peter gurney. Book of rememberance for peter gurney the guinea pig forum. Its housing and medical care and that sort of thing were very good, but the breeding chapter in a family care book really unnerved me. Buy guinea pig collins family pet guide collins famliy pet guide by peter gurney 19990802 by peter gurney isbn. The proper care of guinea pigs download ebook pdf, epub. Buy a cheap copy of proper care of guinea pigs proper care. Filmed at doncaster championship show in january 2005. Encouraged by this succes, peter gurney wrote more books with outstanding titles like piggy potions.
The chapters on mending and minding and maintenance and behaviour alone are the worth the price of this book. Peter gurney s book outlines how guinea pigs go through the process of multiplication, from courtship to the weaning off the resulting offspring, with tips on when to assist and leave well alone. Anything by the late lamented peter gurney is miles better than 90% of the guinea pig care books out there. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig care.
The proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney waterstones. Aug 24, 2007 i just read peter gurneys article on death. Aug 04, 2009 decided to buy some of these books after hearin about them on here. The proper care of guinea pigs by peter gurney 1992. Alot of his advice conflicts with the advice given here. Everyday low prices and free delivery on how to care for a pet guinea pig howcast the best howto videos guinea pigs often squeak with joy when their owners enter a room. Released in one of the popular authors, this book the proper care of guinea pigs, by peter gurney becomes one of the most needed books recently. See what we have to say about a few of the books on the market. When my first piggie came to live with me i got one book, peter gurney s. The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. However, this is a slim retelling of the proper care of guinea pigs, so theres nothing new for readers who have other peter gurney books. Peter gurneys book outlines how guinea pigs go through the process of multiplication, from courtship to. Its says that guinea pigs are unconscious for quite a while before death. Books by peter gurney author of braver men walk away.
Also available on cd and as a downloadable audiobook. Does anyone know where i can buy peter gurney s sex life of a guinea pig from. This really upset me and i dont want to go through it with my piggies as i love them so much. This comprehensive guide to caring for your guinea pig is full of expert practical advice. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Peter gurney is the well known author of many books on the care of guinea pigs, who sadly died in july 2006. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
My piggies and i received a lovely surprise in our email box on tuesday 6th december 2005 from mr. Guinea pig collins family pet guide collins famliy pet. The sex life of guinea pigs by peter gurney 20000914. Hosted by the winking cavy store questionssuggestions about the site.
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