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What happens when a Guinea Pig gets a hair ball?
Guinea Pigs, unlike cats and dogs, don't lick themselves. Therefore, Guinea Pigs don't have hairballs. Improvement: However, some guinea pigs are prone to "barbering" to eating fur off either themselves, other pigs, or their human companions. Excessive barbering can lead to hairballs which in turn can lead to anorexia and weight loss and must be treated.
A good lead for hamsters and guinea pigs?
Did u know how guinea pigs and hamsters alike
Are the guinea pigs you adopt from petco sick?
They can be. Its best if you get guinea pigs at a shelter.
Would it hurt a guinea pig to eat hamster food?
It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.
Should you put your Guinea Pig in a Guinea Pig ball?
No, guinea pigs should not be put in a guinea pig ball because they have delicate spines that can be injured by the rolling motion. It is better to provide a safe and spacious enclosure for your guinea pig to explore and play in.
What age can guinea pigs babies?
The best age to breed your guinea-pigs is 5 months to a year old.
Can guinea pigs go in guinea pig balls?
No, not even hamsters should play in a hamster ball. It frightens them , can effect their eyesight and makes them disorientated. Do NOT put a guinea pig in ANY ball. They do not have the spines that hamsters have. They can break their backs and possibly die. No, because it can hurt their feet.
Can older guinea pigs be trained?
yes they can guinea pigs can be trained any age but if you train them its best to start young!! : )
What can you use for a ginney pig ball?
Guinea pigs shouldn't go in balls to roll around in like hamsters do but they like to play with a ball, which you can buy from pet stores. Some have a bell in them or you can hide treats in them to stop your pig getting bored.
Will guinea pigs die of vitamin deficiency?
Yes, guinea pigs can die from vitamin deficiency, especially a lack of vitamin C. Guinea pigs are unable to produce their own vitamin C and must obtain it from their diet. A lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, which is a serious and potentially fatal condition in guinea pigs.
What do you do if you cut the vein in your guinea pigs paw?
The vein that courses through the guinea pigs paw, is not a main artery in the body, so it will not bleed out. However if you do happen to cut it, it will bleed. The best thing to do is to clean it with a cotton bud/wool ball, and leave it to heal(:
What is the best small pet for kids. Rabbits. Guinea Pigs?
I Would Say The Best Is Guinea Pigs Because They Are Easy Work And A lot Easier To Handle.
