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Why do guinea pigs chew on your collar and their cage?
Because guinea pigs are rodents, Rodent teeth never stop growing so they need to continually wear them down. don't worry on of my guinea pig dos that to even if though i put something in there for them to chew or nibble on their just trying to stop there teeth from over growing its verry natural
Are there clothes for guinea pigs?
Yes, there are specially made clothes and costumes available for guinea pigs. These include items like jackets, sweaters, and dresses that are designed to fit the unique body shape of guinea pigs and provide both warmth and style. It's important to ensure that any clothing items are safe, comfortable, and do not restrict the guinea pig's movement.
Is it safe for guinea pigs wear collars?
no i wouldn't put a collar on a guinea pig because..(toys and cage bars) can get caught and the guinea pig could strangle but putting on a harnnes is a tottaly different thing its when you take your guinea pig out for a walk but they lead you if you pull they could die of suffecation and when you are finnished with the walk you should take it of when putting them back in the cage and 1 thing you should seriously know with harness and collars don't lead them in the streets because they can easily slip out of them
Can you walk guinea pigs?
Yes, you can walk a Guinea pig. You can buy a harness for it at a pet store. However, you should know that wearing a harness and "being walked" is highly unnatural for a guinea pig. In captivity, guinea gigs should be kept with plenty of space. Rocks and rocky ground are good for climbing (which keeps them fit) and for maintaining their claws (wear-out on rocks keeps the claws short and healthy). A balanced diet and appropriate living conditions should be all the guinea pig needs. If it needs walking, something is wrong with its keeper.
What country requires pigs must be provided with toys?
Never heard of a law like that in any country. It is a good idea because a guinea pigs teeth never stop growing. If they have no toys to chew on, they can not wear their teeth down to be healthy.
What type of branches can guinea pigs eat?
fruit tree branches, they will only nibble at it to wear down their teeth.
What would happen if guinea pigs had nothing to chew?
A guinea pigs teeth would keep growing longer if he didn't wear them down chewing and he would finally die. Other rodents do the same thing.
Can guinea pigs eat timothy hay pellets instead of the grass hay?
As it is edible for them and helps wear down their teeth. People feed timothy hay to guinea pigs that aren't pregnant or young as if you give a normal guinea pig alfalfa hay (which is for pregnant guinea pigs and young guinea pigs), it will be too high in calcium (I think) which is bad for them.
Why do guinea pigs have hairy butts?
Guinea Pigs have hairy bottoms because God made them that way and because it would be very cold down there if they did not have the hair. That's why we wear pants so that won't happen with us. Take care and God Bless!
Can guinea pigs wear cast?
yes they do, but you have to ask your vet first if they need it
Which foods are OK for guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs can eat: Veggies: Celery Romaine Lettuce (never iceburg) Carrots Fruit: Tomato's Bananas Apples Oranges Other: Cheerios (plain, used as a treat) Timothy Hay ( used to wear the teeth down) Alfalfa
Why do guinea pigs chew on your collar and their cage?
Because guinea pigs are rodents, Rodent teeth never stop growing so they need to continually wear them down. don't worry on of my guinea pig dos that to even if though i put something in there for them to chew or nibble on their just trying to stop there teeth from over growing its verry natural
What do guinea pigs at 10 weeks old eat?
They eat the regular guinea pig diet. Guinea pig pellets, timothy hay, water, chew treats, and get them a chew block or salt chew also to help wear their teeth down.
Can guinea pigs survive without hay?
guinea pigs eat timothy hay to wear their teeth down that continue to grow throught their lives. when a guinea pigs teeth are overgrown it becomes hard to eat and the guinea pig will eventually starve to death.
Whats wrong with your guinea pigs teeth?
Their teeth do not stop growing, you need to put many wooden toys in the cage for them to chew on to wear the teeth down naturally.
Are there clothes for guinea pigs?
Yes, there are specially made clothes and costumes available for guinea pigs. These include items like jackets, sweaters, and dresses that are designed to fit the unique body shape of guinea pigs and provide both warmth and style. It's important to ensure that any clothing items are safe, comfortable, and do not restrict the guinea pig's movement.
Is it ok for guinea pigs to digest cardboard?
Yes! Definately! I know of guinea-pigs that eat it all the time! It is normal behaviour and is simply alike to us humans eating biscuits. Don't worry! Other weird things that guinea-pigs will eat include; Wood Their cage! Newspaper PS. Never attempt to feed guinea-pigs, (or any other creature for that matter), any substance that may be regarded as harmful.
