Health survey of pet guinea pigs in Norway
Absztrakt
Guinea pigs (Cavia Porcellus) are popular pet animals in Norway. This study aimed to
research the current husbandry, health, and welfare of pet guinea pigs in Norway.
An online questionnaire consisting of 100 questions was shared with two of the largest
Norwegian guinea pig interest groups on Facebook, having 3300 and 1400 members
respectively. In total, the questionnaire yielded 284 responses originating from guinea pig
owners representing all the different Norwegian counties. Data were collected between the
7th of February and the 10th of August 2023.