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Yes, guinea pigs should have a saltblock.
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∙ 12y agono they dont need it
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Can guinea pigs eat celery salt?
No. Don't feed guinea pigs any kind of salt.
Can Guinea pigs have salt licks?
Yes , it is healthy for you to provide your Guinea Pigs with salt.
Are salt wheels good for guinea pigs?
salt wheels give guinea pigs some of the minerals they need but cant get yeah it is suitable for them but most of the time they don't eat it and when you clean out their cage you could axidently through it away with the other poo
Why do guinea pigs nibble on you?
My guinea pig licks me, too. I think that it could be the salt in our skin. Guinea pigs need salt, and you can buy salt licks for them at pet stores. They love them! Our guinea pigs prefer the non flavored salt licks. I think licking could also be a sign of affection. My guinea pig, Smorez (he's magical, by the way) will lick me as a sign of affection towards me. They do that to show that they love you. (:
What does it mean when guinea pigs shove you with its nose?
If she nips you out of anger, then that could mean that she's just a bit scared, you should give her some time. My guinea pig has kind of tried to chew my finger. I think it's because she tastes the salt our body produces, or maybe because she just feels like doing it. If this sounds like yours, then you could get her one of those salt chewing sticks for your guinea pig, it might help.
Do guinea pigs eat human salt?
Yes, they eat so much they need a salt block to lick daily.
Can guinea pigs eat salty wheels?
We have has guinea pigs for years and we give them salt wheels, all animals need some salt and they only eat vegetable and pellets which aren't high in salt content. So yes, guinea pigs can have salt wheels.
Can guinea pigs eat celery salt?
No. Don't feed guinea pigs any kind of salt.
Can Guinea pigs have salt licks?
Yes , it is healthy for you to provide your Guinea Pigs with salt.
Are salt wheels good for guinea pigs?
salt wheels give guinea pigs some of the minerals they need but cant get yeah it is suitable for them but most of the time they don't eat it and when you clean out their cage you could axidently through it away with the other poo
What do guinea pigs at 10 weeks old eat?
They eat the regular guinea pig diet. Guinea pig pellets, timothy hay, water, chew treats, and get them a chew block or salt chew also to help wear their teeth down.
Is it good for guinea pigs to swim?
Guinea pigs can swim but only in shallow water, NEVER let them out of your sight and don't put them in with salt or chlorinated water
Do guinea pigs like it when you touch it?
^^Yes, they can. It's quite cute, actually. Now, please know not all Piigies will do this. Some just like to lick people's fingers, some bite, some sniff, and it goes on and on. It depends on the personality!-GuineaBooAnswerGuinea pigs will lick you because your skin is covered with a fine layer of salt which pigs need a little of in their diets (just like us!). A salt lick in the hutch will ensure your pig has the salt he needs whenever he wants it.
Do pet mice need certain vitamins like for example guinea pigs need vitamin C daily Do mice need a certain vitamin?
they don't NEED vitamins, you can get a salt lick or something.
What can you substitute for guinea pig food?
Hay and plenty of suitable veggies are great though if they do not have guinea pig muesli or nuggets/pellets then they will need something to gnaw on-suitably treated wood (specifically for guinea pigs) or salt blocks (can be found in most good pet shops) :)
Do guinea pigs need stuff to chew on?
It's probably a bad idea. They can get fibers stuck in their throat and choke. If you want to put fabric in your piggies' cage, use fleece.
How do you brush your guinea pigs teeth?
I use warm water and an 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt with a soft kids tooth brush. :-)
