Guinea pig shopping list

Answer 1

A guinea pig will need a large enclosure, the size of three-quaters of a bath tub for two guinea pigs. They need straw, wood chippings (if really cold), or edible dried grass, from your local pet store. My cage has straw flooring with a large shoebox with plenty of wood shavings for a warm hideout, they have a ladder to go upstairs then a bridge to go where their food and water are. Use heavy ceramic dishes for their food and water, as they like sitting in their food, and tipping over their water. You might also want to buy a salt licker etc, which you could ask your pet shop for. You should also line the cage with newspaper. Buy premium guinea pig mix that has a variety of seeds, nuts, and hay. Change their water daily, and the straw etc weekly.
Guinea pigs need a clean dry cage, about the same as a rabbit size, or a large aquarium. The bottom should have wood chips or pellets, changed whenever soiled. There should be a water bottle hung on the outside of the cage with a little drip spout that allows water to come out when they lick it or a heavy bowl of water. they eat pellets from a pet store or from the supermarket and also a little alfalfa. They like dandelion greens and carrots, lettuce, apples, for a treat. They need to be kept clean. Bathe them if their skin gets oily, but make sure you don't get water in their eyes or ears. If they start scratching, you are probably bathing them too much and their skin is dry, so stop giving them so many baths. They should stay in a heated room, no garage for winter. You should also try to get Vitamin c drops to put in their water every day. Change the water daily because some guinea pigs will spit out food into it. That's the basic care tips. Helen and bubble17 and also Caroline added stuff to this.

Don't use a water bowl - it will just get messy. Use a water bottle instead. Give them plenty of fresh, quality, dust extracted hay EVERY DAY! Aquariums - no matter how big wouldn't be great due to lack of ventilation which could increase the risk of fungal skin infections. Don't bather more than once a month. Fresh water and green veg, peppers and grass everyday. If you don't keep them in a hutch with a decent sized run - let them have a good run around daily.

Answer 2

well, when you first get your guinea pig or even think about getting one then a shopping list is somewhat essential. firstly take a look at the supplies and then answer the simple questions. don't forget this is a simple but moderate shopping list and a list of important foods and proper care of a guinea pig is listed on the pages of the following websites. 1. grooming needs shampoo, nail clipper, something to clot the nail if you accidentally clip the quick ( the blood vessel) and a small animal brush if you have a long haired guinea pig or if it has rosettes. 2. cage needs a cage itself, bedding ( NO PINESHAVINGS!!!! ), a metal tipped bottle, a wooden house or pigloo, a hay rack and a bed. if you think that the cages down at the pet stores are small then consider a C and C cage which is made or cloroplast that can be found at sign stores and grids (a.k.a connecters or organizers found in Staples, Bed Bath and Beyond). 3. toys a tunnel ( a "t" pipe or elbow pipe works fine and so do ferret tunnels ), bird toys that are made from big pieces of wood, blocks or sticks of colored wood and even an old sock stuffed with cotton balls and bedding. 4. food fruits, vegetables, timothy or alfalfa hay (depending on age ), a ceramic bowl, pellets with timothy hay and unfertilized fruit tree branches. 5. other a carrier ( a small dog carrier ), a book on guinea pigs, a first aid kit ( incase of sudden illnesses ) a scale to weigh your guinea pig, a notebook to record the weight and a harness and lead for those warm summer days when you and your guinea pig stroll down the sidewalk. WEBSITES http://www.guinealynx.info http://www.guineapighome.com http://www.cavyspirit.com and for great tips and ideas of how to constusct or design your own c and ca cage go to http://www.guineapigcages.com QUESTIONS are you older than 13? have you had experience with rodent like animals (ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs themselves or even gerbils) do you have enough money to support the cost of a guinea pig incase sudden illnesses strike? can you pay for food every moth or so? do you have enough space to house at least 2 guinea pigs? do you have anyone living in your house allergic to fur bearing animals? or even do you have enough patient to care for a guinea pig? IF YOU ANSWERED MORE THAN 2 QUESTIONS WITH THE ANSWER "NO" THEN YOU PROBABLY NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION!!! IF YOU ARE BUYING FROM A PET STORE CHECK FOR ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS. THE WEBSTIES WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR. THANK YOU... PEACE OUT : )

Answer 3

A guinea pig shopping list typically includes items like a sturdy cage, bedding, food pellets, hay, vegetables, water bottle, food dish, chew toys, and a hideout for its enclosure. It's important to provide a balanced diet, a safe living environment, and enrichment items for your guinea pig's physical and mental well-being. Remember to also schedule regular vet check-ups and invest in pet insurance for potential medical expenses.

Answer 4

A large cage (go to gunieapigcages.com), a water bottle changed daily, food, chew sticks, a hiding home, toys, and people to play with.