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Yes, but it would be much better if you washed your hands, because rodents like hamsters, mice, and guinea pigs carry germs and bacteria.
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Do you need to be there when a guinea pig is giving birth?
Well, If you want you can be there to watch but the guinea pig does not need you and in fact DO NOT touch her or the babies, and try not to touch her when she is giving birth nor the babies until the next week.
What does an overgrown guinea pig nail look like?
An overgrown guinea pig nail is long and normally curled. If the nail isn't clipped, then the curled nail can begin to grow underneath the guinea pig's paw and cause pain. A guinea pig's claws should be clipped once a month.
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
How do you tell if a guinea pig is hurt?
If the guinea pig is squealing when you touch a certain place Also, if it doesn't eat as much as it usually does, is kind of hunched over in a corner, if its hair is puffed or if it isn't as active anymore.
What is the phenotype of a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig?
The phenotype of the black guinea pig is black, and the pheno type of the white guinea pig is white.
Can you touch a baby guinea pig after it is born?
yes
Can you touch a newborn baby guinea pig?
yes you can
Are you allowed to bath your guinea pig?
yes, you should bathe your guinea pig once a month.
When do you clean a guinea pig cage?
I try to clean my guinea pig's cage around once a week or when it looks dirty.
Do you need to be there when a guinea pig is giving birth?
Well, If you want you can be there to watch but the guinea pig does not need you and in fact DO NOT touch her or the babies, and try not to touch her when she is giving birth nor the babies until the next week.
When do you have to clean out a guinea pig cage?
once a week
Why your guinea pig keep on squeaking and running away every time you touch her?
it could be that ur guinea pig is pregnant when there pregnant they dont like to be touched
Can a guinea pig get pregnant if a male guinea pig is in a separate cage next to her?
no, if the guineapigs cannot escape from their cage and physically touch each other then they will not mate
Can you feed a guinea pig rat food?
no the guinea pigs wont even touch the rat food THANK YOU
Why does your guinea pig hate you tuching her tummy?
It is because they feel threatened or are scared when we touch their tummy.But,some Guinea pigs don't have any problem touching their tummies.So,it depends upon the behavior of the Guinea pig and the reason changes from one Guinea pig to another.
What to do when your guinea pig has diarrea?
If your guinea pig had diarrea once, then check what it has been eating. maby he/she eat some fruits that a guinea pig can not eat. If you can't find out why this has happend, the best thing to do is to take your guinea pig to the vet. Our vet will tell you why this is happening and treat it.
How can I prevent guinea pigs from being born dead?
Well, you cant prevent a still born guinea pig. But you can try to revive the guinea pig once it is born.
