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GUINEA PIGS

When working with guinea pigs, you should be familiar with the following safe practices and potential health risks:

• Allergy to Animals

• Cryptosporidiosis

• Dermatomycosis

• Enteric Yersiniosis

• Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis

• Personal Hygiene

• Psittacosis

• Salmonellosis

• Staying Healthy
 

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