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This section has been included to allow familiarisation with the peculiarities of guinea pig anatomy to provide a context for some of the disease and pathological headings found below. Therefore only anatomical areas with specific features warranting emphasis have been included below;

This section has been included to allow familiarisation with the peculiarities of guinea pig anatomy to provide a context for some of the disease and pathological headings found below. Therefore only anatomical areas with specific features warranting emphasis have been included below;

===Reproductive System===

===Reproductive System===

In males the inguinal canal remains open throughout the guinea pig’s life and this can lead to an increased risk of abdominal organ prolapsed post-castration. Males also have coiled vesicular glands which extend into the abdomen approximately 10cm in a similar manner to a females uterine horns.

In males the inguinal canal remains open throughout the guinea pig’s life and this can lead to an increased risk of abdominal organ prolapse post-castration. Males also have coiled vesicular glands which extend into the abdomen approximately 10cm in a similar manner to a females uterine horns.

 

===Urinary System===

===Urinary System===

Guinea pig urine is opaque and creamy yellow with a normal pH 9. The urine may also contain crystals of ammonium phosphate and calcium carbonate.

Guinea pig urine is opaque and creamy yellow with a normal pH 9. The urine may also contain crystals of ammonium phosphate and calcium carbonate.