This Is All About Guinea Pigs!

If you have a Guinea pig you are probably wondering how old will they get? Well I have the answer! If you treat them well they will live for close to eight years. If you don't treat them that well than they will live for seven years or less. So, take really good care of your Guinea pig(s)! :)

If you see your that your Guinea pig is dirty then you should give it a bath! You should know these three things: the water should be NO higher than the piggies legs, put the shampoo on them from the neck back, and your piggie should not be in the water for more than 10 minutes. Step 1: fill up the bath tub water no higher than the piggies legs. You should calm down the piggie before setting it in the water or else it could get scared and gulp water down. 2: Gently put your pig in the water. And wash them from the NECK DOWN or else the water could get in your pigs eyes. 3: Apply shampoo to your pig. I recommend putting the shampoo on the places your pig is most dirty. 4: scrub them throughly. Scrub your piggie until you have a good lather. 5: washing time! Put some water on your piggie so there is no soap to be seen. 6: drying time! Take your piggie out of the tub and roll it in a towel and rub them until dry enough. 7: the cage. You can't put your piggie in the cage until it is dry. Or else the woodchips could get soggy and stick to your Guinea pig. 8: pretty piggie! After you bathe your piggie you might want to consider combing/brushing your Guinea pig. So, that's it! I hope you learned more about bathing your Guinea pig!

If you have a male and a female Guinea pig you might be excited for the babies. But at the same time you might be just a little bit worried if you get a lot of them. But there is No need to worry because, the average number is three, two four or even one, so there is no need to be worried about them! Just enjoy the company and how cute all of them are!

Guinea pigs like a lot of pets like a varied diet. There is a wide range of food you can give them like pellets, something that you should feed your guinea pigs once a day. You can also give them grass, clover, carrots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage but not too much or it can give them the runs. lettuce can give them the runs, curly kale, purple sprouting broccoli, spring greens, celery, cucumber , tomato and corn on the cob. Like with humans, it’s important to balance your guinea pig’s diet with fruits and vegetables, which can be easily found at your local grocery. I want to point out that guinea pigs tend to favor fruits and vegetables over other categories of foods.
And also, If you just got your Guinea pig or you are wondering what food to get them then I have more answers! Go to your local pet store to get some. I would recommend not getting food off of online sites because you don't know how old it is. If you go to a pet store than you have a better chance of getting new food. If you have a Guinea pig get food that is recommended for them don't get them a hamster of bunny food. Also, you might want to stick with the same food or else your Guinea pig might not want to eat and they could get sick then! High-quality grass hay (such as timothy hay) should be available at all times for your guinea pig. Hay delivers the fiber that that is essential for your guinea pig to be able to properly digest and process food and nutrients. Without a constant intake of fresh hay, guinea pigs’ digestive tracks can shut down. Plus, hay helps guinea pigs keep their teeth clean and prevents their teeth from growing too long.

What if your Guinea pig looks like it is getting bored in it's cage. Then you should let it run around. If you let your Guinea pig run around then I would recommend picking up any wires or cords so they don't chew on them and get electrocuted. Also, if you don't want them to get in a certain room then you should block that room off. Next, they should be on the ground for no longer than one hour or they might get bored and tired. If you want them to trust you then you should give them food, that also helps when it is time for them to go back in the cage.

When you come home and you hear "week week" don't worry it is just your Guinea pig's way of trying to tell you something. However, don’t let those cute critters trick you into giving them large amounts of food. They will use guinea pig sounds, such as the “wheek,” to express their desire for their favorite snacks or express emotions.

What if you let your Guinea pig run around for a bit then you can't find it? Well don't worry! If you lose your Guinea pig the easiest way is to lure it out with food. If that doesn't work, then you should put the cage in that room. If that doesn't work than just simply keep searching in the tiniest of places! Then that should work! If it doesn't keep searching.

1: Talk to your Guinea pig. When you approach your Guinea pig say good morning, hello, good afternoon, (etc.). Also, don't approach your Guinea pig TOO fast or else it will get scared. 2: Give your Guinea pig some treats. When your Guinea pig is in the cage or running around give it some veggies or fruits that will make them more trusting and less scared. 3: don't pet them hard or do mean things. Try not to squish your Guinea pig when you pet them hard. Also, don't do mean things such as laugh at them or give them attention every minute or they will get bored and start to think they are being threanted. 4: make sure the cage is clean. Every week clean your Guinea pig(s) cage to make sure that they don't get sick. If the cage stays clean your Guinea pig(s) will stay healthy and trust you! 5: give them a home. When you first take home your Guinea pig(s) make it feel like it belongs In your family. Give it a nice cage, good food, and a loving family to live with.

If your Guinea pig is acting strange, not eating, is having diarrhea, or isn't walking properly then they are sick. But don't worry! If your Guinea pig is doing one or even more of those things then you will have to take your Guinea pig to the veterinarian as soon as possible so they can help your Guinea pig get better!

What if your Guinea pig eats something bad? Then don't panic, All you have to do is take your Guinea pig RIGHT AWAY to the veterinarian or else something could get worse! Take your Guinea pig to the emergency room and tell the front desk what happened, what it ate, when it ate it, and how old the Guinea pig is. The Veterinarian might tell you to sign out a form then they will call you and they will take an X-Ray to see where the item is.

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