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No, they don't usually enjoy them. Exercise balls can be dangerous, they are usually bad for their backs, so i wouldn't recommend using them. Instead I have a puppy pen that I put down in my living room on top of a blanket for exercise time! They have plenty of room to run around but can't get out and into trouble.
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∙ 14y agono, because their backs can't bend enough without hurting themselves
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∙ 12y agoYes.
Never ever give your guinea pig an exercise wheel. THEY ARE NOT HAMSTERS! They can injure there spines and legs.
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∙ 12y agoNO - do not put your guinea pig in any kind of ball! They do NOT have the spines that hamsters have and can break there backs.
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∙ 14y agoNo, exercise wheels and exercise balls often lead to back problems in guinea pigs and should generally be avoided.
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Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
Peruvians cook guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are native there and they are called Cuy.
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Why aren't guinea pigs wild?
well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.
How meany teeth do guinea pigs have?
Guinea Pigs have 20 teeth. (:
Is tang good for Guinea Pigs?
No! Do not give guinea pigs tang!
Do guinea pigs need to walk like dogs?
Guinea pigs, like all animals, need exercise or their muscles will atrophe (go soft). This is the reason tanks for guinea pigs usually have a wheel that the little animals can run around in for exercise.
How do you get my guinea pig in the execrise wheel its only bout 5 to 6 weeks and wont run in the wheel what do i do?
Guinea pigs should not have a wheel in there cage because it isn't good for there backs NEVER put a guinea pig in an exercise wheel! Guinea pigs are not designed to be able to bend backwards and forcing their spines into this position could break the spine and paralyse the guinea pig. Your pig should be kept in a hutch where it has enough room to run and exercise without the need for a wheel.
How come guinea pigs dont run on a wheel?
Because if they did, it could seriously injure their backs/spines. They are not like rats or hamsters. Never put a guinea pig on a running wheel!
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
Why does your female guinea pig get restless?
it is not just the female guinea pig. all guinea pigs need exersise but never ever get a running wheel for the guinea pig their backs are so sensitive.
How many guinea pigs do guinea pigs have?
I have three
Who gave the name 'guinea pigs' to guinea pigs?
Not sure, but guinea pigs aren't type of pigs. They're in the rodents family, and NOT pigs. Hope this helped?
Why can't guinea pigs spin on a hamster wheel?
Because their body is not built the same as a hamster. Their bodies are stout and compact, where as the hamster is much more limber and agile. The curvature of the guinea pig's spine does not allow them to bend the same direction as the hamster wheel and they can become caught in it or thrown from it. If they are injured by a hamster wheel it can be fatal. Guinea pigs will not heal well from broken bones.
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
Peruvians cook guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are native there and they are called Cuy.
Do guinea pigs or gerbils produce gnats?
No. Gerbils produce gerbils and guinea pigs produce guinea pigs
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
