Guinea Pig

Despite their common name guinea pigs are not native to guinea nor are they closely biologically related to pigs and the origin of the name is still unclear.

Guinea pig. How to cope with pet allergies. There are four toes on the forefeet and three on the hind feet. By submitting this. The floor space is more important than the height as guinea pigs generally don t climb.

Guinea pigs warrington cheshire two male healthy guinea pigs. How to get your children. For two guinea pigs get a cage that s at least 30 inches by 50 inches. Guinea pig fleece large 120x60 from guinea dad in excellent condition for sale as well.

A height of around 18 inches is fine. There is no one perfect way to care for all guinea pigs because every guinea pig and every situation is different. They originated in the andes of south america. Be aware that sometimes personality differences in the animals will mean certain guinea pigs won t get along.

Guinea pigs are very social animals and are at their happiest living with other guinea pigs. As temperatures rise follow our guide. It resembles other cavies in having a robust body with short limbs large head and eyes and short ears. Understanding guinea pigs needs.

Guinea pigs as children s pets. Indoor cage with all the bits age age. Keep a same sex pair to ensure you don t have any unwanted litters. Guinea pigs can make good pets for adults or children.

One of the best. But there are many guinea pig rescue groups and humane societies that will be happy to help match your family with the right pair. Hold the guinea pig close to your body or sit down and put them on your lap so they feel secure. Ad posted 17 hours ago save this ad 2 images.

How to deal with a break up as a pet owner. Ready to leave ready to leave. A cooing sound gives reassurance while a squeak can. It is up to you how you look after your guinea pig but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all their needs.

Small pets and coronavirus. How to make a guinea pig forage box. How to keep your pets cool this summer. Introducing them as babies is the best way to get a pair to.

Guinea pig cavia porcellus a domesticated species of south american rodent belonging to the cavy family caviidae. Ready to leave ready to leave. Several breeds of domesticated guinea pigs exist which. Cage is also available for sale if required.

The guinea pig adoption network cavy spirit and petfinder are great places to start. Always use a cage with a solid bottom and not a wire grate as this can damage the feet of a guinea pig. As guinea pigs are active during the day you can have lots of fun just watching them. Diy pet toys for christmas.

The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus also known as cavy or domestic cavy ˈ k eɪ v i is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Females can be kept together as can males without any issues. The feet have hairless soles and short sharp claws. They communicate vocally and different noises have different meanings.