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Why is it important for guinea pigs to gnaw on hard things?
to keep their teeth ground down, they would grow too long otherwise.
Is it good to have too guinea pigs?
It is great to have two guinea pigs!!! They are extremely social animals. If they are alone for too long, they can become depressed and lonely.
Do Guinea Pigs Eat Pumpkin Seeds?
No!, because they will choke and their teeth are too small to chew!
Why are guinea pigs necks wet?
some time it means that there back or front teeth are to long, causing your piggie to drewl. take them to a vet to have there teeth clipped as it can be fatal if left too long. or get them a knawing block for there front teeth...
What do you feed 6 week old baby guinea pig has no teeth?
Liquidized food. take it to the vet too. I got my guinea pigs at 4 weeks old, and they had teeth....
Are guinea pigs hypoallergenuc?
No, people can be allergic to guinea pigs too.
What fruits should give your guinea pig?
You can give your guinea pigs any fruit but not too much acidy fruits as it is bad for their teeth and stomachs.
Can guinea pigs eat timothy hay pellets instead of the grass hay?
As it is edible for them and helps wear down their teeth. People feed timothy hay to guinea pigs that aren't pregnant or young as if you give a normal guinea pig alfalfa hay (which is for pregnant guinea pigs and young guinea pigs), it will be too high in calcium (I think) which is bad for them.
Can guinea pigs have problems with their teeth?
yes. malocclusion (teeth in disordered place) if your animal have this get it put down as it is very painful for the animal and will kill it eventually. symptoms drooling, not eating, not drinking, curled teeth over bit, underbite or teeth straight up and down. Make sure you always give guinea pigs a toy or food to gnaw on to wear down there teeth. Otherwise there teeth will grow too long and you'll end up having to make an appointment at the vets!
Can guinea pigs survive without hay?
guinea pigs eat timothy hay to wear their teeth down that continue to grow throught their lives. when a guinea pigs teeth are overgrown it becomes hard to eat and the guinea pig will eventually starve to death.
Do guinea pigs have to get their nails clipped?
Yes. If you do not clip the nails, they will grow too long and eventually break on something, and injure the guinea pig.
Are cardboard tubes good toys for Guinea pigs?
In a way, yes. Guinea pigs need to keep their teeth short and they chew on things to achieve this. Wood is sometimes recommended for this, but cardboard works too. They may even shred the tube for nesting.
