Do you have a guinea pig..here some tips how to take care of him!  |
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Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters are grazing animals are need similar food. One of the most important elements of feeding them all is water. All these animals often get a large portion of their water from fruits and vegetables, but should always have fresh water available. Water bottles are easily emptied by leaking out and if left standing can become contaminated. You should change water for your small pets daily.
Preparing and feeding hay: Hay is a foundation of rabbit and guinea pig diets. They should have a fresh supply of hay every day to keep their digestive system regular. Both
animals are natural grazers and should be allowed to
eat as much as they like. If possible,
feed Timothy hay, although any grass hay will do. Hay that is from legumes, like alfalfa can be fed, but are high in calcium which can cause bladder stones and so should be fed in moderation.
Prepare fresh hay. Purchase from a feed store or a farmer. Hay in grocery stores and pet stores may sit for months before purchase. Always check you hay before feeding it to your pet.
Preparing Pellets: Pellets should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place. Feed only high quality pellets formulated specifically for your kind of pet. Avoid fancy mixes that include seeds, dried fruit and colored cereal. These are not a natural part of rabbit and guinea pig's diets. These pellets should be fed in a limited amount. Feed pellets at the same time every day and remove any uneaten pellets after an hour
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1.  aisebastian (190)
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6 years ago
| |  i dislike any kind of animals
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2.  rhinoboy (1353)
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6 years ago
| |  I keep a rabbit in the house, it has supermarket packaged hay, guinea pig pellets (proper dwarf pellets give her the runs) and gets fresh water whenever the bottle runs low.
she gets fed whenever the bowl is empty and eats cookies, biscuits, pizza crusts and every oter treat imaginable.
Funny, with such an un-healthy lifestyle how a dwarf rabbit has lived 7 years and still going strong?!!!
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 oly2006 (705)
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6 years ago
| | hope that will live more than that | | | |
 Pigglies (5141)
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6 years ago
| |  Probably just some good genetics. Although, 7 isn't really very old at all for a rabbit.
Guinea pig pellets aren't much different from rabbit pellets. If you read the label, you'll notice the main difference is added vitamin C. This won't hurt your rabbit. The guinea pig pellets you're buying just might be a better pellet than the rabbit pellets you tried.
I've seen some good packaged hays (especially the Oxbow brand). However, for me, I have 3 piggies and 2 rabbits, it's just too expensive not to buy a bale. If I bought a bunch of little bags, I'd quickly go broke!
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3.  AIKOMEI (288)
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6 years ago
| |  Thanks for the tip! I love guinea pigs!
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| 4. Pigglies (5141)
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6 years ago
| | I am shocked! I saw this post and on a message board not geared towards guinea pigs, I expected to see more of the usual inaccurate information generally found. I am quite impressed with your post!
I rescue guinea pigs and would agree with pretty much everything there. I'd like to also add that legume hays such as alfalfa are good for young piggies (under 6 months), but they still need a grass hay as well. I feed orchard grass since I am allergic to timothy hay. | | | | | | |
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| 5. cavywench (54)
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6 years ago
| |  I am very pleased to see accurate information on the care of these lovely little guys.
I also want to stress that guinea pigs are herd animals and do best when paired with a buddy. That's when their true personalities come out!
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| oly2006 (705)
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6 years ago
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| oly2006 (705)
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6 years ago
| | I knewed that :D | | | |
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| 7. marius_stp (3206)
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6 years ago
| |  this is a really good discussion. i had a guinea pig and i didn't knew half of this stuff. no it's to late :( everytime that i went to sleep, no matter the circumstaces, the pig started whisleing.. he had food and everything he need it, but as soon as i would go to bed the damn thing wouldn't stop singin :)) it keep me awake for at least 1 month because i didn't want to give him away or something because i liked him so i put up with it as long as i could.. but one day a friend of mine asked me where can he buy one and i saw this as a sign and i gave my piggy away.. i miss him :P but i sleep a lot better. and my friend doesn't :))
good night man! nice topic..
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| Pigglies (5141)
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6 years ago
| | You should tell your friend to get the piggie a friend! They're social animals and that's probably why he was wheeking (either that, or he thought he could get some more veggies out of you).
Single cavies are very lonely. They should always be kept in pairs or groups.
Try www.petfinder.com or www.petharbor.com to find piggies in rescues and shelters near you. | | | |
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