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Sam Amison

U.K.

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Expertise

I can answer most questions on breeding rearing and housing, though I would like to stress now that unless someone is wishing to keep all the offspring produced I do not support breeding. I have reasonable experience with illnesses and can offer a few remedies. I have a high level of knowledge on handling, social habits, herding and dietry requirements, as well as being able to deliver a crash course in their natural habitat if people wish to know.

Experience in the area

I have owned guinea pigs for several years and was formerly a fosterer for a rescue home and as such have experience with common illnesses, pairing, constructing and managing housing and of course handling (also having just moved I am going to resume a rescue role shortly) and have in the past bred them.

Organizations

I am a member of the Cavy Club website.

Publications

None relavent to this topic.

Education/Credentials

I do not possess any credentials in this area other than charitable work, but I have worked with what must be hundreds of guinea pigs in the past and as such have learned a lot about the little blighters!

Awards and Honors

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Paige	05/04/12	10	10	10	Thank you for your answer. ^-^ I'll .....
Lauren	05/04/12	8	9	10
Paige	04/03/12	8	9	10	thanks you
lesley	04/01/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your answer .....

Recent Answers from Sam Amison

2012-05-18 Breathing:

sounds like a respitory problem. do you use sawdust if the hay a little dusty does she live in a fairly humid enviroment? these are the three biggest causes of a respitory problem. cold weather

2012-05-13 Serious Guinea Pig Bullying:

they can certainly get along Part of the issue is the fresh scars, you dont want them to be getting too aggressive while she is still recovering. the cage size i think should normally be okay for

2012-05-09 bullying piggie:

first of all sorry for the long reply, I hadn't recieved a notification email. bullying if a comon thing and there are a few causes and a few solutions. first off the enviroment they are in. more

2012-05-08 guinea pig lump:

sorry for taking a long time to reply my email notification had not come. have a look at her/his parts, a female has a Y shape and a male o-. i would take them to a breeder or local pet shop and ask

2012-05-06 URI:

yes first off remove any sawdust and dusty hay seondly keep him in a reasonably warm, and dry place, you dont want any cold drafts or high humidty. next you will have to treat jhim with Imec or

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