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Guinea

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Ganz’s Webkinz Announce Lilac Guinea Pig|

Republic of Guinea Conakry () Republic 9.95 million 95,000 square miles; about the size of Oregon French (official); individual languages of each ethnic group Total Population: [29%] Male: [43%]; Female: [18%] 1958|

You can pre-order a Lilac Guinea Pig soon from . Who will be first in line for a Lilac Guinea Pig? Will it be you?|

The current guinea pig items in the Webkinz virtual world. The new Lilac Guinea Pig items have yet to be revealed.|

The previous Webkinz guinea pig launched in April 2009 came in traditional colors.|

my first piggie, Milo, was an unofficial therapy pet. I love hearing how our special guinea pigs can help other people! Good work, Erin, Daphne & Sienna!|

He helped eradicate smallpox, and as vice president for health programs at the Carter Center, Dr. Donald R. Hopkins is targeting Guinea worm disease.|

Only 148 cases of Guinea worm disease, which is on the brink of extinction, were found in the world in 2013, the Carter Center announced.|

Dr. Donald R. Hopkins reflects on how the prejudice he experienced growing up in the American South helped him communicate with the rural villages most affected by Guinea worm disease.|

These hard working guinea girls deserve the popularity that comes with being a working pet. They’ve been featured in articles by and have drawn media attention from across the country. You can connect with these two miracle workers through their or check out the for more information on therapy animals.|

Angela founded Guinea Pig Today and guest writes for CavyMadness. She volunteers with Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue and supports the ROUS Foundation. Her guinea pig, Papua, is the star of WHEK-TV/DT.|

He helped eradicate smallpox, and as vice president for health programs at the Carter Center, Dr. Donald R. Hopkins is targeting Guinea worm disease.|

Guinea pigs in shelters have a hard enough time. Since they are considered exotic pets, they usually require specialized health care and shelters are rarely equipped with the resources to properly take care of them. Often guinea pigs die before receiving any proper medical care and this includes pregnant guinea pigs that die during birth. This is why so many rescues aim to remove guinea pigs, especially expecting mothers, from shelters as quickly as possible. Without Hayden’s law in place to keep them for three days, the small animals could be killed immediately.|

Donald R. Hopkins of the Carter Center writes that the conflict in South Sudan threatens the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease.|

An artificial tree covered in simple lights keep glitter, tinsel, and needles off the floor and away from guinea pigs and other pets.|

Angela founded Guinea Pig Today and guest writes for CavyMadness. She volunteers with Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue and supports the ROUS Foundation. Her guinea pig, Papua, is the star of WHEK-TV/DT.|

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