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Expert Tips: How to Care for a Guinea Pig
17.07.2023 01:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24
The guinea pig is an easy pet to care for. However, it is important to know some of the nuances.
What care is needed for a guinea pig
Guinea pigs do not require special care at home. It is recommended to feed the animals 2-3 times a day and make sure that the water in the drinker is clean and not stagnant. The litter should be changed twice a week, cleaning the cage takes 10-15 minutes. As you can see, there are no special requirements.
When and how to bathe guinea pigs
Let's say right away that bathing a guinea pig should only be done in case of emergency. For example, in the event that, due to indigestion, the wool becomes dirty, or if the animal becomes very dirty and bathing is the only way out.
When bathing, make sure that the shampoo does not get into the eyes and ears of a small animal! Massage the pig's skin and lather the shampoo, then rinse off the foam with warm water.
Shampoo must be rinsed off thoroughly as it can then enter the guinea pig's mouth and cause indigestion.
What not to do with a guinea pig
Guinea pigs should not be fed potatoes, onions, beans. There are a large number of indoor, garden and meadow plants that are poisonous to guinea pigs. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the pig does not eat indoor plants. You should not feed her with various "sweets", even if they are sold at a pet store.
How to communicate with a guinea pig
Always talk quietly with the animal, accustoming it to your hand with some kind of treat. When picking up a guinea pig, grab it with one hand under the breast, and support it from below with the other. It is best for children to hold the guinea pig with both hands, holding it lightly against their chest.
What do guinea pigs like to eat
Guinea pigs love to eat vegetables and fruits: broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, apples, seedless grapes, as well as herbs such as: mint, parsley, plantain, dandelion, clover, coriander, carrot tops and beets.
How to water guinea pigs
Clean drinking water should always be in the drinking bowl of a domestic rodent. Pet rodents should be given filtered or bottled clean water.
