Exercise & Care Of Your Guinea Pig

Posted March 28th, 2010 by admin

Indoor Exercise:
For your Guinea Pig will want to be in a safe area in your home, on tiles preferably.
Or in a cage just for indoors for them – although its not required.

Outside Exercise:
in a grazing hutch is the safest way, it has the grass coming through the floor. You can make your own or buy them from a pet shop or online. Guinea Pigs feel much more secure in their own outdoor grazing area because it gives them a secure roof & a place to hide in too. As well as the glorious grass!

Grooming:
Short haired Guinea Pigs only need a brush every now & then, and thats mainly so you can get to know them better, its not really required.

Longer haired Guinea Pigs need regular daily brushing and combing. Gently untangle any knots in the fur and take out bits of dirt or hay. Then carefully comb through your pets coat.

Check your Guinea Pigs claws regularly to see if you need to trim them yourself, or have the Vet do this for you. Make sure that one peson is holding your guinea pig & one using the clippers gently, this ensures a happy piggy next you cut their nails. Only trim down to the quick.

Cleaning the Cage:
Everyday just see if it needs a liitle tidy up, some Guinea Pigs put their wee and droppings in one corner, which is easier to clean up.

Once a week clean the cage out completely removing old food, fruit and bedding – Everything!
Re line the cage with newspaper and hay.

Having a separate box to put your Guinea Pig in whilst you’re doing this makes life a whole lot easier!

Have Fun with your Guinea Pig!

By: By: Mrs Guinea Pig

Hello I’m Sarah,

I have now & have for many years had beuatiful Guinea Pig s around me.

I love writing about them & love to share my knowlede with like minded people.

If you have a Guinea Pig now, or looking for your first one, I have lots of information for you.

Have a Wonderful Day,

Sarah

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