Guinea Pigs

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If your guinea pig is lying on it's side it usually means that it is sleeping. Since guinea pigs can't close their eyes for more then ten minutes, you can tell if its sleeping when it lays on it's side and is poking it's leg out. If the guinea pig is sleeping a lot and not eating then the room it is in is too for it and you should probably move it's cage to a colder room in the house.

A guinea pig is a rodent, it's meant to eat (mainly) plants and vegetables. A cat is a predator, it's meant to eat (mainly) stuff that has meat in it. Food for one won't have the nutrients needed by the other.

For the first day you get your guinea pig you should leave him alone for 1 - 3 days.

When those 3 days are up you start talking gently to him so he can get use to you even if it includes talking to your self ( and still you do not pick up your piggy). When all of these days are up then the time is right to start picking up him or her,but you still have to do everything since the first day.Every time you pick him up make sure that you give him a couple of treats.

And last of all make sure he see's you refilling his water or food so he realizes that you are a caregiver.

Uhh.. Well, Is it dead? If it is, My friend and I cremated hers xD , If it's still living but suffering and not being normal, take it outta its misery. If something isn't normal about it, take it to the vet or the pet store you got it from. HOW The Hell DO U stEP On A Hamster?

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Guinea pigs can catch a chill or become sick if they get wet, especially if they are left damp for an extended period. It's important to keep them dry and provide a warm, dry environment if they do get wet in the rain.

Guinea pigs need a cage that is at least 7.5 square feet in size with a solid bottom. Provide bedding, such as hay or paper-based bedding, to keep them comfortable. Make sure the cage is placed in a quiet, draft-free area with good ventilation.

No, it is not safe or recommended to pierce a guinea pig's ears. This can cause pain, discomfort, and potential infection for the animal. It is always best to keep your guinea pig's well-being and health as a top priority.

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piggy pellets, fruits and veggies are the only things to feed a PET pig.

edible farm pigs can eat basiclly all other kitchen scraps.

Also avoid, potatoes, bread,rice, and meat, for pet pigs.

No, it is not recommended to use Pantene shampoo on your guinea pig. Guinea pigs have sensitive skin that can be easily irritated by human shampoos. It is best to use shampoos specifically designed for small pets.

You can interact with your guinea pig by petting, playing, and talking to them. Providing toys and tunnels for exercise and mental stimulation can also be enjoyable for them. Additionally, offering a variety of fresh vegetables and hay for them to munch on can keep them happy and healthy.

When your gueina pigs is GOING to have babys it takes up to about 10 weeks

no they shouldn't lose there teeth they have one set of teeth and that's it. they grow for ever that's why you should have a chew toy in the hutch or a peice of wood so that they can keep their teeth to a healthy length. my guinea pig lost her top teeth so i had to mash her food and hand feed her it took a couple of days for her teeth to grow back but make sure to check that there is a bit of their teeth there where the gum is because if it is just gum you may need to take him for an xray to see if the teeth are going to grow again.

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If you mean guinea pigs no Birds do not breed with mammals...

If you mean guinea hens then yes it has been done successfully.

See related links for some good pictures of Chicken / guinea hen cross breeds known as GUIN-Hen

Your guinea pig may be vocalizing out of fear, discomfort, or pain when you touch her sides or rub her back. It's best to observe her body language and consult with a veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues and ensure her well-being.

If your guinea pig is young, it is normal, since they are born with all of their fur and they would start to lose fur behind their ear as they age. For the past 8 years of having 4 guinea pigs, every single one lost hair from behind their ears as they aged. However, if your guinea pig is elderly, it could have mites and you should take it to the vet. 1-4 months is a good age to reassure yourself that losing ear hair is a normal way of a cavy's (guinea pig's) life.

Your Guinea Pig may have an eye infection. Set up a vet appointment. They will give you and ointment that you will put between his or her eyelids. Until the vet appointment I suggest taking a paper towel and putting warm to hot water on the paper towel. Then you need to dab the paper town on the guinea pigs eye. The pig will naturally close his eye while you do this. You might see green ooze come out of the corner of his or her eye. If you do see this than patting the paper town in the same matter in which you did to make the ooze come out. Although doing this will make your guinea pig's eye look better. You still need to take him or her to the vet. Reason being that even with the medicine the eye infection might come back. Without medicine you wont be able to get rid of the infection. I had this same problem and the medicine only costed me a total of $25 dollars and that's with a vet visit and the medicine. Use the medicine until it is completely gone.

After the infection is gone make sure your pig is getting vitamin C which could have been the problem in the first place. Athough for me it was not a vitamin C problem. My pig was sick from the time I got him. The eye infections kept coming back. The infection might be a sign of other problems but most of the time its just a lack of vitamin C.

I hope this helps anyone out there who is having this problem. I remember when this happened to my pig and I was frantic. Hope all is well with your pig!

you SHOULD NOT use cedar shavings for your guinea pig because they cedar shavings give off fumes the are toxic to guinea pigs and eventually suffacte them! you should apply BLACK AND WHITE newspaper on the bottom of the cage, and then your bedding on top of that.

No, it is not recommended to use pine bedding for guinea pigs. Pine shavings contain aromatic oils that can be harmful to guinea pigs and may cause respiratory issues. It is best to use paper-based or aspen bedding for their living environment.

I have had my guini pig for 1 month and the key to making friends is constant handeling for the first feew months, i wont lie that it can be frustrating trying to tame it but i have relized that the way to a guinea pigs heart is food and in my case carrot!try holding it and feeding him at the same time this will help him assosiate you with good things

You cannot control your guinea pigs actions so you must play with your guinea pigs a lot to prevent them from running away. Or you can try walking slowly in to the room calling their names and talking to them, that's what I do!

Mine died because of this, just last Monday (3rd September 2012). Miners think mine was ill because it was always underweight even though it eat enormous amounts, and it always somehow had difficulty breathing, like it had a blocked nose or something. She was one of the most friendly guinea pigs I've ever known, and I hope this information was helpful to you.

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