There are many varieties of guinea pigs, and current statistics include about 57 species. Among the 57 species of guinea pig, the editor’s favorite is the Peruvian satin guinea pig. This species of guinea pig has shiny hair, just like satin, very smooth, and its temperament is also very gentle. , very easy to care for.
If anyone likes it as much as the editor, you can try to raise one or two. But before that, let’s take a look at the selection strategy for Peruvian satin guinea pigs.
1. There are many Peruvian satin guinea pigs in general pet stores. It is unrealistic to just look at the past. So, we can pick out five or six of them first. When choosing, you can choose the ones that are the liveliest, the craziest running, and the loudest barking, which means their personality and physique may be better.
2. You can then use an electronic scale to weigh the Peruvian satin guinea pigs. Generally speaking, a normal Peruvian satin guinea pig weighs 400 to 700 grams. If the weight is slightly heavier, it is acceptable, which means that it has a good appetite and is very healthy. However, if the weight is light, it is not recommended to buy it. There may be some kind of disease that affects the growth.
3. Next, you can listen to the cry of the Peruvian satin guinea pig. The method is: lift the Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig or gently stroke it, then the Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig will bark! If its cry is crisp and clean, it is normal; but if its cry is hoarse, chaotic, or even a purring sound comes from the throat, it means there is a problem with the throat or other parts of the body, and it is not recommended to buy it.
4. Next, look at the eyes of the Peruvian satin guinea pig. The key point is to carefully observe whether there is eye droppings in the eyes, whether there is any trauma, and whether the eyes react normally to light. If there is eye droppings, it means that the Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig has an invisible eye disease; if there is trauma, it means that the Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig may have been injured by other rats; if it is slow to respond to light, it means that the Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig has some vision problems.
5. In addition, the muzzle and nose of the Peruvian satin guinea pig should also be carefully observed. For example, check to see if there is any mucus, saliva, etc. outside the mouth and nose. If you have runny nose, you may have a cold or other respiratory disease; if you have saliva, you may have oral disease.
6. Finally, you can check the limbs and claws of the Peruvian satin guinea pig to see if there are any abnormal bends. If possible, it is best to touch it with your hands and carefully observe whether there are any of the above-mentioned defects, so as to avoid problems in future breeding.A fracture occurs!
After understanding the above series of precautions, you can buy with confidence. If you want to know more about pets, you can bookmark it and continue to pay attention to this site~
