![]() ![]() In no time the heatstroke will hit your pet. At one moment your guinea pig can play with you in your back yard on a nice summer day and in the next moment, he will lie down and start panting, drooling. Guinea pigs are prone to heatstroke and it happens suddenly. The same thing you can use while traveling by car. If they are outside, it’s important to keep them away from direct sunlight and you can place a bottle of frozen water packed in a sack in the cage to keep them cool. It is advisable to keep them in a ventilated and airconditioned room. Guinea pig’s body temperature is slightly higher than humans ( 99-103F or 37-39 C) so when you are starting to get hot, your guinea pigs are already hot, keep this in mind. Anywhere above 75 F ( 24 C) poses a threat of overheating and heatstroke for your guinea pig. On the other hand, guinea pigs are not fans of heat either. ![]() Another good idea is to place a fleece tunnel or fleece soft, cuddle sack where they can crawl into.Ī pet-safe heating pad is another good idea to keep your guinea pig warm and cozy. You can help them stay warm by putting some house or a hideout in the cage where they can snuggle. They can tolerate the temperature of 60F ( 16 C) but anything below that is chilly for your guinea pigs and they need your help to stay warm. You will know that they are cold if you are cold. Guinea pigs are not fans of cold weather. But if you clog their butts with a diaper you prevent them to take these nutrients which is very harmful to them.īottom line- wearing diapers is definitely not recommended for your guinea pigs. You would also harm them, as they produce two types of poop, one of them they eat in order to absorb special nutrients. Wearing diapers may also cause a variety of illnesses such as urinary infections among others.įurther on, guinea pigs are very clean animals and they would feel distressed if you force them to wear diapers so they have their pee and poop attached to them. Ok, maybe they think more of themselves ( they don’t clean the cage often) rather than their pets but those diapers are not good for your Cavies.ĭiapers are not natural for guinea pigs, they limit their moving, they are uncomfortable. Some people go further wishing to have a spotless cage for their pets and use guinea pig’s diapers. If you would like to know more about guinea pig grooming, read our article ”Guinea Pig Grooming Tips” Especially if you have a long-haired Cavy ( he needs a daily brushing )so you would notice if your guinea pig needs a butt bath or complete bath. I assume you check your guinea pigs more often than once a week. At the end rinse thoroughly with plain water and dry off.ĭon’t forget to clean all toys and other things your Cavy has in its cage ( hideouts, bowls, bottles ) and to change the complete bedding. You can use either commercial cage cleaner or a mixture of white vinegar and water ( 1:1 ratio) to remove all dirt and smell from the cage. So a little extra effort and some time and you will provide a tidy and clean environment for your furry friends. No matter they poop and pee everywhere ( although you can try to litter train your pets), they still love to live in a clean cage.Ĭleaning the cage is not a big deal, requires 15-20 minutes once a week for thorough weekly cleaning.ĭepends on the bedding you use ( wood shavings or fleece ) you should do the spot cleaning on a daily basis which requires even less time. In some grooming activities they need your help but most of it they do on their own. Guinea pigs are self-grooming animals and they are pretty clean. Two females are a slightly better combination comparing to two males as girls are fighting less often. A good combination is either same-sex or male and female but only if the male is neutered. So if you are buying /adopting a guinea pig, get at least the pair of them. ![]() They’ll get emotionally attached to you with time. Your pets will learn to recognize your scent and your voice. If they are left without it, they will be very depressed and unhappy pets.Įven though you might think that they are scared of you at first, slowly as they are getting used to you, your Cavies will start feeling safe around you and will love to spend time with you. Guinea pigs need human interaction on daily basis. Not only other guinea pig matters, but you are also super important. They are vocal creatures so they use both vocal and body language to chat with other members of the herd but with you as well. They live in herds and they developed a very complex way of communication. ![]()
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