A Guinea pig they live longer and they are bigger so they wont escape if u shut their cage properly
fish, hamster, guinea pig, or rabbit
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.
Well it would probably be best if you got a guinea pig from a breeder or a petstore
I would say a hamster
Hamsters are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A 9 year old would likely do really well with a fish for a pet. It is also likely that a 9 year old would enjoy a hamster, small mouse, or even a guinea pig.
Their are some food that can be fed to guinea pigs as well as other animals , yes.But it isn't recommended that people feed foods that are not made for guinea pigs to guinea pig , So I would suggest buying pellets (food) specified for guinea pigs with no seeds in them (some companies put seeds in and make a mix but seeds are known for not being very good for guinea pigs.)
The best kind would be a Syrian hamster. They live 1-5 years and are very playful.
Absolutely! Guinea pigs are gentle and loves to be petted. They are a very low maintenance to take care of. Just get a good crate and a good bedding. They should provide your 12 year old child plenty of fun with their guinea pigs.
It's really best to clean their water every morning/night. Basically, keep it fresh!
Hamster food will not necessarily kill your guinea pig, but it does not contain the necesary nutrients required by the cavy. Malnutrition can lead to further serious problems. It's best to use food thats formulated specifically for your animal.
I suggest something from a hamster to a dog... It depends on the kid and what pet you would want in your house. I think a hamster because they are a good size for kids (You may want to watch your kids when they hold it... they jump) but not a dwarf hamster.. Teddy bear hamsters are great pets. Guinea pigs and rabbits are also great if you want something smaller than a dog