Post by Carrie on Mar 25, 2015 13:10:18 GMT 10
This information has been obtained through extensive research and an interview with a Dalmatian/Roan breeder.
What is a lethal white?
Lethal white syndrome is a disease in guinea pigs that is most commonly caused by the roan gene. Any guinea pig with even the slightest patch of roaning could be a carrier and should NEVER be bred with another roan/roan patched guinea pig. It causes the baby to have small or no eyes, deformed or no teeth and possibly smaller ears. They are usually blind, deaf or both.
Baby Lethal White
Fairy, a lethal white guinea pig that lived for a little over 4 years. See her inspirational story here:
www.fairymagic.me/
Common 'Facts'? Or really Myths?
The following is a list of 'facts' regarding lethal white babies.
WIP, please be patient
What is a lethal white?
Lethal white syndrome is a disease in guinea pigs that is most commonly caused by the roan gene. Any guinea pig with even the slightest patch of roaning could be a carrier and should NEVER be bred with another roan/roan patched guinea pig. It causes the baby to have small or no eyes, deformed or no teeth and possibly smaller ears. They are usually blind, deaf or both.
Baby Lethal White
Fairy, a lethal white guinea pig that lived for a little over 4 years. See her inspirational story here:
www.fairymagic.me/
Common 'Facts'? Or really Myths?
The following is a list of 'facts' regarding lethal white babies.
WIP, please be patient
