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Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are a member of the rodent family. Cavia porcellus is descended from the wild guinea pig of the Andes Mountains. Guinea pigs properly known as cavies were domesticated some 7000 years ago and used as a source of food, but they are social animals and make great pets.

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What soap is best used for guinea pigs to keep them clean and for there hair?

Any guinea pig shampoo should be fine for your guinea pig but you might want to ask your vet, an employee at a pet store, or friends with guinea pigs.

Can guinea pigs purr?

I've kept and bred gerbils for nearly 40 years. They do not purr. The previous answer stated they have vibrations. Gerbils are prone to seizures and tremors although this genetic anomaly has mostly been bred out. It's helpful to think of yourself as a giant amusement park ride to a gerbil. When you go on one it upsets your sense of balance and you get really nervous and nauseous. Gerbils are small and sometimes being carried or handled has the same startling effect.

Is iceberg lettuce poisonous for guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs can absolutely eat iceberg lettuce. If you happen to have extra iceberg on hand, go ahead and feed it to your guinea pig. If, however, you are looking for a tasty treat to buy for your guinea pig, romaine lettuce is packed full of vitamins (it has more vitamin C in it- which is a necessary dietary requirement for all guinea pigs).

Can father guinea pig be caged with pregnant mom and baby pups?

The Moms CAN NOT be with there babies WHEN they are born because they will eat the babies head off!!

SORRY ITS SAD

What is the world record for the oldest guinea pig?

The world's largest guinea pig is named Cocoa. Cocoa is the size of a medium-sized dog.

It's a white & black guinea pig, looks like a Husky and weighs 12 tonnes and lives in Jamaica.

Please see the related lunk for more info:
It's called a Capybara

Do guinea pigs like to eat tomato?

Gerbils love grapes and they make an excellent treat for them. Gerbils will eat grapes in the wild and remain healthy.

Who owened the worlds fattest guinea pig?

Look, I am not quite sure but you might want to look it up on another search engine. But I think it is 427.284.

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What is the most popular guinea pig breed?

There is not really a 'best' breed of guinea pig it really depends on what your looking for. Different breeds of guinea pigs don't affect the additude to much, but there can be slight changes such as long haired guineas pigs are not as athletic, and albino's don't like the sun.

How does pigs sty looks like?

a very messy bedroom or a little shed with straw in it that the pig will live in....

Why does my guinea pig smell?

My guinea pigs don't smell at all. And when I change their cage, I put a very light coating of Arm & Hammer Litter Box Deodorizer down right before I put in the bedding. It helps the cage stay very fresh smelling & the piggies seem to really love it! (They popcorn all over the place when we put them back into the cage after cleaning it!)

Do guinea pigs get dog ticks?

OLD ANSWER:

Yes Guinea Pigs Can Get Fleas like if you leave it in a cage outside over night it may have fleas so keep your pet inside to prevent fleas. From:a True Friend

NEW AND IMPROVED ANSWER:

YES. guinea pig can get flea's, and lice from cats, dogs and other animals. if your dog has flea's and is in the same house as your guinea pig, the next day your guinea pig will have flea's.

how your guinea pig may get flea's"

*petting a flea invested animal then pettiing your guinea pig

*housing an animal with fleas and your guinea pig together

*using old brush's and grooming supply's on your guinea pig

* not washing your hands between each animal you handle or pet.

(more but im not goin into details)

ANSWER:

YES, they can get flea's from other animals.

thank you,

hope i helped, best of wishes

In what parts of the world can an ocelot be found?

go to exoticcatz.com or similar website to make sure that is really something you are ready to commit to first. that said, the ocelot is considered by most to be the best exotic cat for a pet. as long as you dont allow them to breed, however, they will be VERY clingy and they live for ~20 years so make sure you are ready for that kind of commitment and good luck.

How much pigs do a mother have at a time?

From 1 to 4 at one time. If she has more they will usually have problems and die at birth.

What do you do when your guinea pig has one red eye?

Depending what that "something" was. Check the label. If it says it's bad for human eyes then flush your guinea pigs' eyes with water. In fact, do that anyway. If the eye is irritated and giving the guinea pig discomfort take it to the vet to have it properly taken care of.

Can a guinea pig have peanutbutter?

You shouldn't give your pet rabbit bread. Rabbits can eat bread, but they can't digest it very well, and it can make them sick.

Pet rabbits should mostly eat hay, with some high-quality rabbit pellets daily, and a salad of dark leafy greens. If you want to give your bunny a treat, fruit and non-leafy vegetables (like carrot) are the best option.

A bad diet inevitably leads to poor health and illness. Bread was commonly recommended as a food for pet rabbits in the past, but now we know this is not good for them at all. Rabbits shouldn't eat any foods made for people, like crackers, cereals, cookies, etc. Grains and seeds aren't healthy for bunnies in large quantities, and they get the right amount of these ingredients in their pellets (prepared in the right way, for rabbits!).

Your guinea pigs urine is cream in colour?

Very often a kidney infection - take it to see a vet.

How much does a guinea pig eat every day?

Guinea pigs eat pellets, timothy hay, a little alfalfa hay, apples, carrots, specific kinds of lettuce, very small quantities of strawberries, and you may be able to feed them things such as extremely small quantities of cooked pasta. You can also feed them treats found at the pet store. Good guinea pig products include Oxbow (Very good), Kaytee and some others.

Can guinea-pigs eat cat breath mints?

No but if your looking for a treat to give them nibble rings are good.

Can guinea pigs eat canoloupe?

Yes, some guinea pigs enjoy watermelon, not all do. Don't feed the pig alot of it because it could cause diarrhea.

Yes they can have watermelon, but only in small amounts as it has a very high sugar and water content. Feeding your pet too much melon can result in diarrhea.

When to separate baby guinea pigs from their parents?

It depends

Do the adult guinea pigs know each other?

Is the babie(BABY) girl or boy?

How old is the (BABY) guinea pig?

It mainly depends on that but all the girls should get on fine!

Two adult female guinea pigs can be a bit fisty at first but just leave them for a bit they wont start bitting or kill each other like two boys can do!

If its a (BABY) girl than you should be fine so should a boy but if hes more than 6 weeks old there might be a problom with him and the stranger female (if your unsure that they may breed try holding the boy up to the girl does he purr ?)

That should help!

anymore questions just ask!

danielle (4evaguineapigs)

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What does it mean when a guinea pig chews if it's not eating?

Guinea pigs that don't eat could indicate a problem with their teeth. A guinea pig's teeth constantly grow throughout their entire lives and if they do not have access to hard foods to nibble on their teeth will overgrow.

It is easy to check the front teeth (the incisors). A guinea pig with over grown teeth will need to be taken to a rodent friendly vet or rodentologist that can trim the teeth without using anesthetic. Guinea pigs have no nerve endings in their teeth so having them trimmed doesn't hurt them.

The Guinea Pig Care 4 Kids program has everything a child (and adult) will ever need to know about caring for their guinea pig.

Will a pig eat onion?

they could but onion men are the awesomest creature alive so they don't

Can guinea pigs eat jelly?

As an occasional treat, using yogurt drops meant for rabbits should be fine, however you must keep in mind, that guinea pigs require a different diet than rabbits, and you should if able, purchase drops for guinea pigs.

Does Walmart sell guinea pigs?

No, but Petland does. So does Bray's. Walmart sells stuff for guinea pigs but not the guinea pigs themselves. That's because Walmart get over 80% of their stuff from China. The Walmart that's in my city used to sell fish, but they stopped.

What are symptoms of guinea pig mites?

they are sore when u pat them you can also feel like scabs under their fur and it is very painful for then when you touch it. if you leave ticks untreated they will have fits and run around in a circle and their eyes dont focus if that happens you should see you vet asap. hope this helps