Grooming
If your guinea pig has long hair it will require regular grooming this involves brushing and cutting the ends of the coat when needed also you have to clip their nails in every 3-4 weeks. This is specially important to skinny pigs as they can scratch too hard causing harm to themselves. You can bath your guinea pig with a special shampoo which is easily available at pet stores. You shouldn't bath your guinea pig more than 4 times a year and remember not to use the shampoo that might irritate their skin.
It is a good idea to apply some lotion onto skinny pigs as their skin can get dry easily. You can use Vaseline, E45 or baby oil for this although some baby oils might give an allergic reaction to some pigs.
If your guinea pig has long hair it will require regular grooming this involves brushing and cutting the ends of the coat when needed also you have to clip their nails in every 3-4 weeks. This is specially important to skinny pigs as they can scratch too hard causing harm to themselves. You can bath your guinea pig with a special shampoo which is easily available at pet stores. You shouldn't bath your guinea pig more than 4 times a year and remember not to use the shampoo that might irritate their skin.
It is a good idea to apply some lotion onto skinny pigs as their skin can get dry easily. You can use Vaseline, E45 or baby oil for this although some baby oils might give an allergic reaction to some pigs.
Toys
There is a whole range of toys available for guinea pigs. Guineas are very sociable pets and like to keep entertained and active. Some ideas are shown below:
There is a whole range of toys available for guinea pigs. Guineas are very sociable pets and like to keep entertained and active. Some ideas are shown below:
You can also easily make a toy on your own! Try using an empty toilet roll as a tunnel (make sure it is wide enough; cut lengthwise so they don't get stuck in there) or stuff them with hay.
Health
It is fine for hairless pigs to go outside but strictly in warm days where temperature is 23+ degreases. Also remember that they cannot be in direct sun at any time and if you decide to bring them out then apply some of sun cream with high UV protection.
A healthy adult guinea pig will weight anything between 700-900g for females and 900-1200g for males. Although those numbers vary depending on various circumstances.
It is fine for hairless pigs to go outside but strictly in warm days where temperature is 23+ degreases. Also remember that they cannot be in direct sun at any time and if you decide to bring them out then apply some of sun cream with high UV protection.
A healthy adult guinea pig will weight anything between 700-900g for females and 900-1200g for males. Although those numbers vary depending on various circumstances.
Behaviour
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Please note that guinea pigs require a lot of attention and can live anything between 5 to 6 years but there are cases where they lived longer too, so you have to be prepared for 100% commitment.