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From: larryg@teklds.UUCP (Larry Gardner)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: Guinea pig info needed
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Date: Fri, 12-Apr-85 16:37:59 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 12 16:37:59 1985
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Reply-To: larryg@teklds.UUCP (Karen Clark)
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I just wanted to put in my two cents about Guinea Pigs.  My first
real pet was a Guinea Pig and I have special affection for the little
critters.  

I think they are a great pet, especially for kids if you can't get then
a dog or cat.  They need a fairly good size cage though.  They do poop
a lot and their food and water must be kept clean.  The care for rabbits
and Guineas is very similar.  A water bottle is the best idea so that
they wont spill it and it wont get dirty.  Mine was kept inside but I guess
you could keep them outside depending on the weather.  They need to be
protected from other animals however.

Any pet store will have a book on Guinea Pigs.

My first Guinea was named Brownie and he lived for about 4 years or so.
We even used to take him on trips in the car.....don't let them get loose
around bushes though 'cuz they can run!!

karen