{"id":35914,"date":"2017-12-28T00:24:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T00:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/?p=35914"},"modified":"2019-01-30T14:11:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T20:11:46","slug":"what-did-you-miss-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/what-did-you-miss-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"What Did You Miss in 2017?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LafeberVet is an ever-growing online exotic animal medicine library. Although some NEW content is featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/stay-connected-to-lafebervet\/#archive\">email campaigns<\/a>, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LafeberVet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>* to keep up on all the latest posts.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s is a list of NEW content released in 2017 on LafeberVet, <a href=\"https:\/\/emeraid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeraid.com<\/a> and our sister sites, <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafeber Pet Birds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafeber Small Mammal<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafeber International<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Avian medicine<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/2017-avian-practitioner-year\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35915 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/lierz-falke-juv-5-hemd-width-600-1-400x286.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/lierz-falke-juv-5-hemd-width-600-1-400x286.png 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/lierz-falke-juv-5-hemd-width-600-1-500x358.png 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/lierz-falke-juv-5-hemd-width-600-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/2017-avian-practitioner-year\/\">2017 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year<\/a>: Michael Lierz<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-emergency-critical-care-summary-page\/\">Avian Emergency &amp; Critical Care Summary Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/recognizing-signs-of-illness-in-birds\/\">Recognizing Signs of Illness in Birds<\/a> Slideshow<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/what-parrots-want-the-importance-and-use-of-foraging-and-environmental-enrichment-for-birds\/\">What Parrots Want: The Importance and Use of Foraging and Environmental Enrichment for Birds<\/a> R.A.C.E.-approved webinar recording<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-respiratory-anatomy-physiology-diseases-overview\/\">Avian Respiratory Anatomy, Physiology &amp; Diseases: An Overview<\/a> R.A.C.E.-approved webinar recording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mammals<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/behavior-basics-guinea-pig\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36064 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/gpig-meet-sir-tomas-Katehrine-McAdoo-FCC-width-800-400x270.png\" alt=\"gpig Katherine Thomas\" width=\"400\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/gpig-meet-sir-tomas-Katehrine-McAdoo-FCC-width-800-400x270.png 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/gpig-meet-sir-tomas-Katehrine-McAdoo-FCC-width-800-500x337.png 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/gpig-meet-sir-tomas-Katehrine-McAdoo-FCC-width-800-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/gpig-meet-sir-tomas-Katehrine-McAdoo-FCC-width-800.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/behavior-basics-guinea-pig\/\">Behavior Basics: The Guinea Pig <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/behavior-basics-clinical-approach-guinea-pig\/\">Clinical Approach to the Guinea Pig<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/guinea-pig-reproduction-basics\/\">Guinea Pig Reproduction Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<p> \t<!--\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/dystocia-in-guinea-pigs\/\">Dystocia in Guinea Pigs<\/a> Updated &amp; Revised<\/li>\n\n--><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/gravid-guinea-pig-care\/\">Gravid Guinea Pig Care<\/a> Client Handout<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/guinea-pigs-care-of-pet\/\">Care of the Pet Guinea Pig<\/a> Client Handout Updated<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/exotic-companion-mammal-emergency-critical-care-summary-page\/\">Exotic Companion Mammal Emergency &amp; Critical Care Summary Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/a-guide-to-nasotracheal-intubation-in-rabbits\/\">A Guide to Nasotracheal Intubation in Rabbits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emeraid.com\/emeraid-herbivore-nutritional-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeraid Herbivore Nutritional Solutions<\/a> (Emeraid.com)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emeraid.com\/emeraid-herbivore-sustain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emeraid Sustain Herbivore<\/a> (Emeraid.com)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reptiles<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/chelonian-handling-and-restraint\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35923 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Tortoise-Head-Restraint-and-Patent-Nares-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Tortoise-Head-Restraint-and-Patent-Nares-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Tortoise-Head-Restraint-and-Patent-Nares-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Tortoise-Head-Restraint-and-Patent-Nares-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Tortoise-Head-Restraint-and-Patent-Nares.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/chelonian-handling-and-restraint\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelonian Handling &amp; Restraint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/lizard-handling-restraint\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lizard Handling &amp; Restraint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/snake-handling-and-restraint\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Snake Handling &amp; Restraint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/reptile-emergency-critical-care-summary-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Reptile Emergency &amp; Critical Care Summary Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/bearded-dragon-infectious-disease-slideshow\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bearded Dragon Infectious Disease<\/a> Slideshow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Emergency medicine &amp; critical care<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/emergency-and-critical-care-teaching-module\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35927 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emeraid-IC-Nutrition-Poster-cropped-400x132.png\" alt=\"Emergency medicine and critical care\" width=\"400\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emeraid-IC-Nutrition-Poster-cropped-400x132.png 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emeraid-IC-Nutrition-Poster-cropped-500x165.png 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emeraid-IC-Nutrition-Poster-cropped-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emeraid-IC-Nutrition-Poster-cropped.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/recommended-references-for-emergency-and-critical-care\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended References for Emergency &amp; Critical Care<\/a> Updated<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/emergency-and-critical-care-teaching-module\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency &amp; Critical Care Teaching Module<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/exotic-animal-history\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Exotic Animal History<\/a> Audio File or Transcript<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-in-exotic-animals\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Exotic Animals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/emergency-preparedness-plan-for-exotic-pets\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Preparedness Plan for Exotic Pets<\/a> Client Handout &amp; Post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lafeber Pet Birds<\/h2>\n<p>Featured content on <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafeber Pet Birds<\/a> in 2017 included contributions by avian veterinarian, <a href=\"http:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/orosz\/\">Susan Orosz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/meet-the-princess-of-wales-parakeet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35932 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pet-Birds-400x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pet-Birds-400x220.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pet-Birds-500x275.jpg 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pet-Birds-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pet-Birds.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/psittacosis-bird-owners-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psittacosis: What Bird Owners Need to Know <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/what-is-a-geriatric-parrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is a Geriatric Parrot?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lafeber Company Small Mammals<\/h2>\n<p>Created for the exotic companion mammal owner, NEW <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/\">Lafeber Company Small Mammals<\/a> was launched with the release of <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/product-category\/small-mammal-food\/\">Hey!Berries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35936 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-400x258.png\" alt=\"Small Mammals\" width=\"400\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-400x258.png 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-500x322.png 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals.png 621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/bunnies-on-broad-street-blends-bunnies-art-and-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Bunnies on Broad Street\u201d Blends Bunnies, Art, and History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/14-rabbit-facts-to-test-your-rabbit-knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 Rabbit Facts to Test Your Rabbit Knowledge <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/wild-rabbits-in-the-rabbit-family-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Rabbits in the Rabbit Family Tree <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/flemish-giant-rabbit-breed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flemish Giant Rabbit Breed <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/mini-lop-rabbit-breed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Lop Rabbit Breed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/bini-the-bunny-earns-a-guinness-world-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bini the Bunny Earns a Guinness World Record<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/dutch-rabbit-breed-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutch Rabbit Breed Info <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/therapy-rabbit-joins-healdsburg-police-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Therapy Rabbit Joins Healdsburg Police Department <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/netherland-dwarf-rabbit-breed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Breed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/mini-rex-rabbits-in-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Rex Rabbits in Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/9-ways-rabbits-guide-us-to-a-good-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways Rabbits Guide Us to a Good Life <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/how-to-make-your-rabbits-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Your Rabbit\u2019s Day <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-is-a-rabbit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is A Rabbit? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/holland-lop-rabbit-breed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holland Lop Rabbit Breed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/gifs-of-bunny-binkies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIFs of Bunny Binkies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-are-dwarf-bunnies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Are Dwarf Bunnies? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/traveling-rabbit-guinea-pig-small-mammal-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traveling With Your Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Or Other Small Mammal Pet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/tips-for-grooming-your-rabbit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips For Grooming Your Rabbit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-do-rabbits-dig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Rabbits Dig?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-do-rabbits-pee-outside-the-litter-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Rabbits Pee Outside the Litter Box?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-do-rabbits-thump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Rabbits Thump? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-breed-is-my-rabbit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Breed Is My Rabbit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-do-rabbits-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Do Rabbits Drink? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-do-rabbits-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Do Rabbits Eat?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/can-rabbits-get-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can Rabbits Get Fat? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/your-rabbits-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Rabbit\u2019s Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/tips-for-rabbit-proofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips For Rabbit-Proofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/finding-a-veterinarian-for-your-small-mammal-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding a Veterinarian For Your Small Mammal Pet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/10-reasons-rabbits-go-to-the-veterinarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Reasons Rabbits Go to the Veterinarian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-35944\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-1-400x286.png\" alt=\"Small Mammals\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-1-400x286.png 400w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-1-500x357.png 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Small-Mammals-1.png 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/american-guinea-pig-breed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Guinea Pig Breed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-are-guinea-pigs-called-guinea-pigs-or-cavies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Are Guinea Pigs Called Guinea Pigs or Cavies?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/how-much-guinea-pig-cuteness-can-you-take\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Much Guinea Pig Cuteness Can You Take? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/pet-costumes-for-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pet Costumes For Rabbits and Guinea Pigs <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/guinea-pig-romeo-juliet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guinea Pig Romeo &amp; Juliet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/do-guinea-pigs-make-good-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/12-fascinating-guinea-pig-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Fascinating Guinea Pig Facts <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/12-guinea-pig-care-mistakes-and-no-nos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Guinea Pig Care Mistakes and No-Nos <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/how-neural-networks-began-naming-guinea-pigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Neural Network Is Naming Guinea Pigs <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-is-a-guinea-pig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is A Guinea Pig? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/guinea-pigs-like-petted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where Do Guinea Pigs Like to Be Petted? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/guinea-pigs-popcorn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Guinea Pigs Popcorn? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-do-guinea-pigs-pee-on-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Guinea Pigs Pee On People? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/why-do-guinea-pigs-squeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do Guinea Pigs Squeal? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-breed-is-my-guinea-pig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Breed Is My Guinea Pig? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/all-about-guinea-pig-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All About Guinea Pig Breeds <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/what-do-guinea-pigs-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Do Guinea Pigs Eat? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/guinea-pigs-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Do Guinea Pigs Drink? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/is-my-guinea-pig-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is My Guinea Pig Fat?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/your-guinea-pigs-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Guinea Pig\u2019s Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/tips-for-guinea-pig-proofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips For Guinea Pig-Proofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/tips-for-grooming-your-guinea-pig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips For Grooming Your Guinea Pig<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/mammals\/10-reasons-guinea-pigs-go-to-the-veterinarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Reasons Guinea Pigs Go to the Veterinarian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lafeber International<\/h2>\n<p>Updated in 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lafeber International<\/a> provides information on Emeraid and bird food distributors in <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/middle-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeberinternational.com\/north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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