Sources
All of the information provided on this website is rooted in personal experience as well as thousands of hours of research. Real research — which goes beyond Google.
Unfortunately we do not have permission to freely distribute many of the journals, articles and books we use, but we do encourage guinea pig owners and veterinarians to do their own research. Here are a few of our favorite references we think everyone should read:
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.
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.
Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Edition (2023)
By James A. Budde, Dawn M. McCluskey
An exhaustive list of veterinary drugs, including contradictions, interactions, side effects, and other useful medication information.
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.
Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets (2012)
By David L. Williams
Discusses guinea pig vision and various diseases of the eye.
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.
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
Urinary Stones in Small Animal Medicine: A Colour Handbook (2009)
By Albrecht Hesse, Reto Neiger
Laboratory Animal Medicine, 3rd Edition (2015)
By James Fox, Lynn Anderson, Glen Otto, Kathleen Pritchett-Corning, Mark Whary
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.
The Sex Life of Guinea Pigs (2000)
By Peter Gurney
Outlines the basics of breeding guinea pigs. Written by a respected guinea pig breeder.
The Proper Care of Guinea Pigs (1993)
By Peter Gurney
Although some information in this book is now outdated, there is still much to learn from the late Peter Gurney.
Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2022)
By Margi Sirois
Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals, 4th Revised Edition (1995)
By National Research Council
Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide (2021)
By Stephen Cital, Katherine Kramer, Liz Hughston, James S. Gaynor
