This title guides the young pet owner through the essential facts of owning a guinea pig, from preparing for its arrival to caring for it throughout its life. It begins with what to look for when you choose a guinea pig, and also makes the reader well aware of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. The book looks at what you need to buy in order to be able to look after a guinea pig properly, what to do to make the guinea pig feel at home in its hutch, how to feed it, groom it, handle it and care for it. At the back of the book there is a list of fascinating facts about guinea pigs.