References
Our content is built on years of personal experience and thorough research. While copyright prevents us from sharing our direct source materials, these are our favorite references and a great place to get started.
Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition (2020)
By Katherine Quesenberry, Christoph Mans, Connie Orcutt, James W. Carpenter
Outlines the modern approach to guinea pig veterinary care and husbandry.
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal, 3rd Edition (2024)
By Barbara L. Oglesbee
A comprehensive veterinary manual designed for use in emergency and triage settings. This book is arranged by symptom.
BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs (2026)
By John Chitty, Deborah Monks, Anna Meredith, Bob Doneley
A comprehensive guide to the veterinary care of guinea pigs from the United Kingdom.
Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition (2022)
By James W. Carpenter, Craig Harms
A complete and up-to-date drug formulary for guinea pigs, which also contains many useful reference charts.
Color Atlas of Small Animal Anatomy: The Essentials, Revised Edition (2013)
By Thomas O. McCracken, Robert A. Kainer, David Carlson
Provides several full-color charts of guinea pig anatomy, including the digestive and reproductive tracts.
Dentistry in Rabbits and Rodents (2015)
By Estella Böhmer
Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets (2012)
By David L. Williams
Discusses guinea pig vision and various diseases of the eye.
Urinary Stones in Small Animal Medicine: A Colour Handbook (2009)
By Albrecht Hesse, Reto Neiger
Discusses the treatment of urinary stones in guinea pigs, what causes stones and tips on prevention.
Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets (2008)
By Sue Paterson
Behavior of Exotic Pets (2013)
By Valarie V. Tynes
Reviews unique guinea pig behaviors as well as vocalizations.
Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (2021)
By Jennifer E. Graham, Grayson A. Doss, Hugues Beaufrère
A comprehensive veterinary reference, that also includes many helpful first aid tips for owners.
The Sex Life of Guinea Pigs (2000)
By Peter Gurney
Outlines the basics of breeding guinea pigs. Written by a respected guinea pig breeder.
Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs, 2nd Edition (2011)
By Virginia C. G. Richardson
Harkness and Wagner’s Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents, 5th Edition (2013)
By John E. Harkness, Patricia V. Turner, Susan VandeWoude, Colette L. Wheler
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets (2012)
By Cheryl Lopate
Contains helpful information on caring for pregnant, nursing and young guinea pigs.