Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are usually recognized as a first-class pet for children, and if loved by adults it can be the best companion for them. Guinea pigs are actually a sociable animal and require plenty of sociable care. Guinea pigs can be noisy at times but also incredibly quiet.

They will squeak and gurgle but the voice is pleasant enough for most owners to bear it! A soon-to-be owner must get a genuine book on guinea pig care and must understand it carefully. Just leaving them in a cage could be dismaying for them. They are indeed friendly pets and the owner must know how to treat them.

One of the most admired things about guinea pigs is that they are strictly vegetarians. They do not enjoy consuming any kind of non-vegetarian food and dairy products. The favorite food of the guinea pig is various types of vegetables and other things. The regular diet could be pellet alfalfa with some grains. Food must be severed fresh; you could find them in pet shops. Guinea pigs require supplements of Vitamin C as they can not manufacture their own, like humans.

Guinea pigs don’t need a lot of safeguarding, but regular grooming is imperative especially if you buy the long haired varieties. If you are first time buyer of guinea pigs then go for shorthaired breeds, as longer coated breeds needs daily basis grooming and it is time consuming.

Requirements of guinea pigs are not big, but the basic needs may include a large enough cage, safe bedding, food bowl made of ceramic, sipper water bottle and pellets. Guinea pigs are experts in masking illness. Owners must monitor any nasal discharge or diarrhea and check if he/she is not in taking enough water. These are some of the sure symptoms of illness and must be reported immediately. A periodic check of the whole body is essential for a healthy life.