The anatomy of the cecum of the domesticated guinea pig cavia apera f. Comparative study of the liver anatomy in the rat, rabbit. Development of the central nervous system in guinea pig scielo. A female can give birth to up to 5 litters per year. Some guinea pigs require medications to treat infection lifelong. The guinea pig is a docile rodent native to south america.
Guinea pig anatomy a guinea pig is a small, burrowing rodent that has a compact body. The effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in the guinea pig witkowska a, price j, hughes c, smith d, white k, alibhai a and rutland cs. Anatomy and physiology of the guinea pig although there is wide variability across the literature, it is generally believed that sow pups reach sexual maturity earlier than boars, with puberty reached at around six weeks in sows and nine to ten weeks in boars 9. The effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in the. Fetal pig dissection humans and fetal pigs share very similar anatomy as they are both mammals.
They are designed to intake large quantities of high. Understanding the anatomy of ears from guinea pigs and rats. The middle ear of guinea pigs has long been used for experimental studies, but no detailed information about its temporal bone anatomy is available. Understanding the anatomy of ears from guinea pigs and. However, the guinea pig s cochlea is bigger and the ossicular chain. Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. This updated book for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of knowledge on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on caging, feeding, and health care. In this regard, the vascular anatomy of the liver in the mentioned species is of a great importance and it is subject of another report. In these animals, the penis is directed forward, opening cranial to the scrotum. Mmp2 participates in the sclera of guinea pig with form. Fetal pigs are also a popular choice for dissections as they are a biproduct of the. The guinea pig handbook available for download and read online in other formats. The purpose of this study is to describe topographic and endoscopic anatomy of guinea pig ear for development of surgical approaches in experimental studies.
Comparison of the gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology. Methods this experimental study underwent and was approved by local ethics committee under registration number 002109. Guinea pigs are also known as cavies, a term derived from the south american vernacular. When compared to the guinea pig, the rats middle ear anatomical structures are more similar to those from human beings. Guinea pig breeds cavies come along in very difficult appearance and behaviour. The guinea is a vertebrate, meaning is has a backbone as well as a skull and rib bones. The guinea pig is preferred by many investigators for the study of antenatal cardiac or cortical activities under various maternal conditions. The most common cause of rhinitis and sinusitis in guinea pigs is bacterial infections.
The guinea pig 21 anatomy of the skull and teeth 21 dental formula 22 superficial and deep muscles 26. Guinea pigs were used in some major advertising campaigns in the 1990s and 2000s, notably for egg banking plc, 3 snapple, and blockbuster video. Eyeball refraction and axial length of guinea pigs were measured before sacrifice. Malocclusions of this nature may result from genetic, traumatic, dietary and iatrogenic causes. Click download or read online button to get the biology of the guinea pig book now. My documentszoe fileseducation guinea pig info introduction congratulations on the adoption of your guinea pig. The name guinea pig has become synonymous with experimental subject in the english language. As in rabbits, the scrotum is typically not terribly well developed, and the inguinal rings remain open throughout the animals life. Pdf microendoscopic ear anatomy of guinea pig applied to. The effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in the guinea. The effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in. Guinea pigs have small ears and eyes, a small snout with sensory whiskers each side and no tail. In situ observations, injections of the blood vascular system and the preparation of dried specimens were made to elucidate the macroscopic anatomy of the cecum. Objective interpretation of dental diseasein rabbits.
Microendoscopic ear anatomy of guinea pig applied to experimental surgery. Rabbit and rodent dentistry handbook vittorio capello, dvm dipl eczmsmall mammals, dipl abvpecm. The origin of the colloquial name guinea pig is a subject of much debate. Mar 11, 2020 the origin of the colloquial name guinea pig is a subject of much debate. Aug 23, 2011 guinea pig eyes are located on two sides of the head. Anatomy of the skull and teeth 8 dental formula 10 superficial muscles 14 deep muscles, arteries, veins and nerves 15 medial muscles 16 nasolacrimal duct 17 rodents 18 porcupinelike hystrychomorph rodents 19 ratlike myomorph rodents 19 squirrellike sciuromorph rodents 20 the guinea pig 21 anatomy of the skull and teeth 21 dental formula 22. Guinea pigs are lively, lovable pets that require relatively easy care. Mechanism of action of guinea pig liver transglutaminase. The guinea pig is a popular companion animal and a common research model. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
Pdf the guinea pig handbook download full pdf book. After the surgery, keep your pet quiet and separated from other guinea pigs while recovering. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or. Pathology of guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils instructor. Dissociation of the ascending excitatory reflex from peristalsis in the guinea pig small intestine. This chapter discusses the external anatomy, musculoskeletal system, and behavior of the guinea pigs. The two medial rectus muscles are conducive to broadening binocular vision and achieving threedimensional vision.
Microendoscopic ear anatomy of guinea pig applied to. Do you own a guinea pig but don not know the first thing about how to take proper care of it. The biology of the guinea pig 1st edition elsevier. Guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, hamsters, mice the anatomy of the male reproductive tract in these rodents is quite similar. Guinea pig eyes are located on two sides of the head. However, the anatomy of the lower urinary tract of the guinea. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. Download pdf the guinea pig handbook book full free. Oct 10, 2014 the anatomy of the guinea pig is a complex system of bones, organs and many other needed body structures. The use of animal samples is important in otologic research and understanding the anatomy of their ears help make proper use of them in research projects. Guinea pigs in group d were sacrificed 21 days after receiving stitch in the right eye.
Still, structural differences in the circulatory system heart, venous and arterial system, to a certain extent. Health problems in guinea pigs vca animal hospital. Yet there are small but significant anatomical, physiological and pathobiological differences between the familiar eyes of the dog and cat and those of the rabbit, guinea pig, mouse and rat which have substantial. A small, clean cage with towels for bedding works well. Anatomy of the guinea pig temporal bone nebil goksu, nalan. Are you thinking about to get one but want to make sure its the best decision for you. Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig cavia. Surgical thyroidectomy in guinea pigs is a relatively simple procedure but care must be used to avoid injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerves. There is no way to accurately predict if a guinea pig will completely clear the infection with antibiotic treatment, or if the infection will return. The litter size ranges from 1 to 8 pups, but a litter of 2 to 4 is more common. The domestic guinea pig cavia aperea f porcellus is a descendant of wild guinea pig species. Due to anatomical and physiological similarities, related to preg. A guinea pig named rodney, voiced by chris rock, was a prominent character in the 1998 film dr.
Breeding and reproduction of guinea pigs all other pets. A 5 12yearold guinea pig with anorexia and weight loss was presented. Dental problems of guinea pigs have been recognized for many years, including tooth elongation, malocclusion, oral trauma and abscess formation. In 18 adult guinea pigs, the temporal bone, eustachian tube, and inner ear anatomy, in addition to the anatomy of the middle ear, were investigated under the dissection microscope. The expressions of igf1, stat3 and mmp2 in scleral tissue were detected by western blot. Based on detailed study of the macroscopic anatomy of rat, rabbit, guinea pig and chinchilla a proper experimental model in liver research, could be assessed. The domestic guinea pig is a descendant of the wild cavy. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, agata witkowska and others published the effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in the guinea pig find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the.
The first part of the name may have been derived from the price of the animal in 16th and 17thcentury englandthat is, possibly one guineaor it may have arisen from the animals being carried to european markets after first being transferred to ships in ports in guinea. When a guinea pig is about to give birth, any male guinea pigs near her will gather around and try to become the dominant male in order to both protect the female and mate with her. Most domestic guinea pigs are bread specifically for use in biomedical activities. The effects of diet on anatomy, physiology and health in the guinea pig. Ileus in rabbits and guinea pigs vet forum grunkemeyer notes. The paper aimed to present the gross anatomy of liver and its ligaments in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs form granulomas of various types, some resembling a subset of human granulomas and some resembling those seen in mice turner et al. As the population of guinea pigs used in research declined, the popularity of the guinea pig as a pet has soared. The purpose of this paper is to describe the cranial anatomy of proechimys caviomorpha, echimyidae, a relative of the guinea pig.
Breeders have created a lot of different types of guinea pigs by selective breeding to emerge some characteristics or even to before you buy guinea pigs who decided to buy guinea pigs gets a lot of responsibility. The liver is located into intrathoracic part of abdominal cavity, having six separate lobes right lateral, right medial, left lateral, left medial, caudate, and quadrate but well connected one with each other. In the male guinea pig, urine and germ cells are voided through a common passage, the orethra. Dolittle, and linny the guinea pig is a costar on nick jr. Vascular anatomy and physiology of the inner ear xiv. Skull radiographs laterolateral and dorsoventral view of 528 small mammals 204 rabbits, 151 guinea pigs and 173 chinchillas were measured and analysed exactly in connection with.
Guinea pig cavia porcellus natural history the guinea pig is a native of peru, brazil, and argentina that was domesticated by the inca indians. Like most rodents, they have two gnawing teeth at the front which continue to grow throughout their life. Journal of animal health and behavioural science, 1 1. Here at the animal welfare league qld, we are very proud of our guinea pig adoption program and the way in which our piggies are cared. The result of the clinical and ultrasound examinations was a mass in the spleen consisting of numerous fluidfilled cavities. This brand new handbook for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animali. Objectives to study the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the guinea pig and the rats ear by light microscopy lm and scanning electron microscopy sem, seeking anatomical advantages for its use in experimental models in basic otologic. Pdf understanding the anatomy of ears from guinea pigs.
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. Sexing guinea pigs guinea pig gender determination. Dissociation of the ascending excitatory reflex from peristalsis in the guineapig small intestine. I searched online but could find no drawings on their inner workings skeletal frame, inner organ diagrams, etc. In the male guineapig, urine and germ cells are voided through a common passage, the orethra. Dental malocclusion in guinea pigs dental disease basics overview occlusion is the relationship or contact between the biting and chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth. Pdf the guinea pig handbook download full pdf book download. September 1, 2012 wendy bament rvn, msc, bschons discusses the origins, taxonomy, social activity, anatomy and physiology of the popular mammal in the first of a twopart article guinea pigs cavia aperea f porcellus are one of the most common. By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our terms and community guidelines. Keywords micro computed tomography, guinea pig, anatomy. Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology of select exotic. The fascination of comparative ophthalmology lies in the amazing similarity between the eyes of very divergent species.
Purchase the biology of the guinea pig 1st edition. Rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas are all concentrate selectors, hindgut fermenters, and coprophagic. Like most rodents, they have two gnawing teeth at the front which continue. Guinea pigs have 20 teeth however you only see the first four. Anzccart fact sheet on the basic biology, husbandry, health, welfare and scientific use of the guinea pig cavia porcellus. As in toad, the excretory organs are closely related to the reproductive organs, and the two sets of organs are described together as the urinogenital system. The role of ascending excitatory and descending inhibitory pathways in peristalsis in the isolated guinea pig small intestine.
Guinea pig liver transglutaminase has been purified 230 fold in high yield by means of diethylaminoethyl cellulose chromatography of liver homogenate supernatant fluid, pre cipitation of the enzyme with protamine, selective extraction with ammonium sulfate solution, and. The biology of the guinea pig download ebook pdf, epub. Objective interpretation of dental disease in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas with the use of anatomical reference lines. Their teeth serve a huge purpose for both guinea pigs in the wild as well as pets. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Since proechimys is much more primitive than the guinea pig, its cranial anatomy is easier to compare with that of sciuromorph and myomorph rodents to assess relationships. Eyeballs of guinea pigs were enucleated after sacrifice. This is the same guinea pig picture as that seen in photo 5, showing the genitalia of the male guinea pig. Liver anatomy and histology comparative pathology laboratory division of comparative medicine. The guinea pigs anatomy of the lower urinary tract and its urodynamic profile of micturation are similar to that of the human 6,7. Computed tomography analysis of guinea pig bone peerj. The role of ascending excitatory and descending inhibitory pathways in peristalsis in the isolated guineapig small intestine.
In conclusion, the anatomy of the guinea pig extraocular muscles is different from that of humans. Guinea pig liver transglutaminase has been purified 230 fold in high yield by means of diethylaminoethyl cellulose chromatography of liver homogenate supernatant fluid, pre cipitation of the enzyme with protamine, selective extraction with ammonium sulfate solution, and rechromatography on the cellulose absorbent. The only exception is the more superficial and anterorostral location of the facial nerve in the rat when compared to guinea pigs and humans. The first part of the name may have been derived from the price of the animal in 16th and 17thcentury englandthat is, possibly one guinea or it may have arisen from the animals being carried to european markets after first being transferred to ships in ports in guinea.
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