Newborn cavies can become distressed when away from their mothers, and they are much more delicate. They also get cold easily, so when you examine them, do so in a warm area and try to be as fast as possible.  It can be extremely difficult to determine the sex of a very young guinea pig. You can wait until the guinea pig is 2-3 weeks old to sex it, at which time it is easier to determine the sex . However, since males must be separated from their mothers and sisters at 3 weeks old, it is crucial to sex them by this time. Otherwise, they can impregnate their mothers and sisters. Don't worry about handling young guinea pigs. Their mother will not reject them and early handling can help make them less afraid of humans. Guinea pigs can carry diseases that infect humans and they can be affected by things on your hands (hand sanitizer, lotion, etc.), so it is important to wash your hands often.  Don't worry about wearing gloves. Very few human diseases can be given to guinea pigs and they do little to stop diseases from spreading from pig to pig. Cavies are often squeamish about being picked up and held in place for a long period of time. Put a soft, clean towel on a low, stable service, like a low table or the floor in preparation for the exam so your guinea pig is protected and comfortable. Guinea pigs are easily scared and will often struggle when frightened. Avoid freaking out your cavy by holding the cavy firmly but gently around the chest and shoulders. Place the guinea pig on the back or the rump, so the stomach and genital area are facing you and cradle the cavy’s back with one hand. This will make it easier for you to examine the cavy’s genitalia.  Cavies dislike being on their backs for a long period of time. Try to do the examination quickly and efficiently. You may want to ask someone to help you hold the cavy while you conduct the examination to speed up the process. Give your guinea pig a treat while doing this. It will make them easier to work with and less scared.
كن حريصًا عند فحص الكابياء صغيرة السن. اغسل يديك قبل وبعد الإمساك بالخنازير الغينية. افحص الخنزير الغيني على سطح ثابت ومنخفض. أمسك الخنزير الغيني برفق لكن بإحكام في نفس الوقت.