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Guinea pigs poop every six seconds. Okay, maybe that’s not entirely accurate. But if you’ve ever owned a guinea pig or two, you know what I mean. It seems like, for every pound of food you feed them, you get back two pounds of feces and a quart of urine. That’s why bedding or litter is one of the essential guinea pig supplies you will need. But all bedding materials are not created equally.
Sure guinea pigs are cute and lovable. But they’re also messy. One day you finish building that clean...
•Guinea Pig Supplies – Choosing a Water Bottle
Remember to consider one thing when purchasing guinea pig supplies: although a water dish may be perfectly fine for a dog or a cat, it is highly unsuited for a guinea pig for at least two reasons. 1) Guinea pigs tend to flip over dishes or bowls quite frequently and 2) they tend to defecate often—and quite often in their food and water dishes. For these reasons, when selecting guinea pig supplies, you would smart to stay clear of water dishes or water bowls and to equip your guinea pig cage...
•Guinea Pig Supplies—Hey! Hay For Cavies Explained
When we got our very first guinea pig, we knew that we also needed to pick up a few guinea pig supplies — especially food. So we grabbed a bag of hay because we knew that pigs liked hay. As we looked through all the guinea pig supplies at the pet store, we noticed that there were many varieties of hay. But the most prominant seemed to be alfalfa hay — so we grabbed some of that and headed home — content, dumb and happy with our newest pet and our alfalfa hay. But later, after doing some...
•Guinea Pig Supplies—The Top Seven Items Necessary For a Healthy Cavy
How much do you really know about pet guinea pig supplies? Perhaps you have recently adopted your very first guinea pig. Or, you may even be in the process of adopting one. This article will help to clear up much of the confusion and misinformation behind selecting and purchasing the correct guinea pig supplies. Even if you do happen to be an experienced cavy owner, you will still be sure to pick up some important tips or reminders in the words that follow.
7. Pet Guinea Pig Food
When...
•Guinea Pig Supplies—What You Need to Get Started
So you’ve just acquired your very first pet guinea pig. Now comes the time to buy your first round of guinea pig supplies. Are you confident that you know what to buy? What items will make your pigs' life happier and more comfortable. And, even more importantly, what are the essential guinea pig supplies necessary to sustain life? Either way, this essay will make the acquisition of your newest family member go as smoothly as possible.
Guinea Pig Cage
Your first and largest purchase will be a...
•Writing Sincere Words of Condolence
Your Support is Important
When a friend loses a close loved one, it often feels to us that there is nothing that we can do or say that would be of any help to our friend. While it’s true that anything we do or say will not make the grief go away, a short note or card with well thought out words of condolence can go a long way toward taking the edge off of the traumatic situation. We should not underestimate the value of our friendship during grievous times such as these. Any form of support...
•Guinea Pig Cages How to Build a C&C Cage
C&C cages are becoming increasingly popular. Their usage has increased dramatically over the past few years. This is largely because pet owners are beginning to realize that while standard mass-produced pet store cages may be economically feasible to house racks of laboratory guinea pig test subjects, they fail to provide a comfortable and healthy living environment for our much-loved family pets.
So how do you go about building a C&C cage? As a first step, you will need to design your cage....
•Guinea Pig Cages - The Most Important Element in Guinea Pig Cage Cleaning
One of the most important factors in insuring that your guinea pig cage is easy to clean is ironically also one of the most overlooked criteria in cage selection. If you want to be assured that the next cage you purchase will be easy to clean and maintain, be sure to read on.
When we purchase a cage for our guinea pigs, we consider many factors : size, color, durability, attractiveness, etc. These factors vary depending upon our individual tastes and needs. But the ultimate bottom line is: we...
•Guinea Pigs - The History and Origins of the Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs and humans share a history of more than 10,000 years. The cavy originated in Central and South America. In the wild, their domain extended throughout Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. The cavy was domesticated by the Inca Indians somewhere around 7,000 or 8,000 years ago. They were used as not only a food source but also as a sacrificial animal – sacrificed to the sun god - in religious ceremonies.
In the wild, guinea pigs lived in small groups or herds. For this...
•Guinea Pigs – How to Care For Your Cavy
The guinea pig – also known as a cavy – is one of the more popular pets in North America. This is largely because they are friendly, docile and amiable creatures. And with few special needs, they are also relatively easy to care for. There are many varieties of guinea pigs varying in color, size, markings and hair type.
When choosing a cage for your guinea pigs, be sure to select an enclosure with adequate ventilation and sufficient floor space. Never put your pig in an aquarium or a...
•Guinea Pigs – a Cavy Q&A
The guinea pig is one of the most popular pets in North America. In spite of this, there are many facts about this little creature that are not commonly known by most people. Please join me as I attempt to explore (sometimes successfully) some facts regarding the history and characteristics of our friend the guinea pig.
Author’s note: No pigs were harmed in the writing of this article.
Q: How much do guinea pigs weigh at birth?
A: Guinea pigs (also known as cavies) only weigh in at around...
•Guinea Pig Cages - The Most Commonly Overlooked Factor in Choosing a Cage
When you go shopping for a guinea pig cage, what are the things you consider? Color? Price? An attractive design? People choose their cages based upon many different criteria. However, there is one extremely important factor that often gets overlooked or ignored.
The most commonly overlooked factor in choosing a guinea pig cage appears to be cage size. Sure, people may think they look at cage size when purchasing a cage. But, judging by the number of small, “standard” pet store cages still...
•Guinea Pigs – How to Exercise Your Guinea Pig
With a hamster, you can just toss a wheel in its cage and it’ll hop right on it and chug away – going nowhere – and he’ll be perfectly happy. It reminds me of the people you see at the health club - chugging away on their elliptical trainers – going nowhere – but getting healthier. Toss a wheel into your guinea pig’s cage and see what happens. Chances are she’ll chew on it – that is until she gets bored and ignores it.
You also know what to do with a dog. Put it on a leash and take it for a...
•Guinea Pigs - Characteristics of the Common Guinea Pig
Over the past century, the guinea pig has become a popular pet in the United States. While we are all familiar with this common animal, there are many facts concerning it that are not necessarily common knowledge. Please read along as we discover and discuss some interesting facts about this common and loveable house pet.
The guinea pig has a very delicate bone structure. Because of this, guinea pigs bones break fairly easily. For this reason guinea pigs should be handled carefully and...
•Guinea Pig Cages – is Your Guinea Pig Cage Large Enough?
Your choice of cage is one of the most important considerations in determining the quality of life that your guinea pig will enjoy while living under your care. One must keep in mind that the cage is much more than just a container or enclosure to contain the cavy; it is the most major and important element in your pig’s immediate living environment. As such, the selection of a cage for your cavy is a serious matter and should be not be taken lightly.
When considering a cage, be sure that your...
•Guinea Pigs – the Role of the Guinea Pig in Today’s World
Guinea pigs – we’re all familiar with this small rodent. We know what they look like and what they’re used for. They’re cute little rodents and they are pets. As far as most of us in the western world are concerned, that’s the complete story. But there is much more to the tale of the guinea pig’s history and its contribution to human society across the globe.
In the United States and Europe guinea pigs have become popular pets. Known and revered for their docile and friendly nature and for...
•Guinea Pigs – Who Are They and Where Did They Come From?
The cute and cuddly little guinea pig has anything but a cute and cuddly scientific name – Caviidae porcellus. The domestic guinea pig is a rodent and, among others, his relatives are the beaver, the mouse and the porcupine. Just where did this cute, cuddly little rodent come from? If you answered “the pet store”, you missed the meaning of my question completely.
The common guinea pig as we know it no longer exists in the wild. The domestic version is the only variety left today. However,...
•Guinea Pigs – Cavies and Children – Are They a Good Mix?
If children are older and reasonably responsible, they can (and should) take on a role in the care of your family’s guinea pig. With the words: Okay, we’ll get a guinea pig – but you will have to take care of it, many parents are tempted to completely abdicate their pig care responsibilities and assign them all to the child. This is almost never a good idea. While caring for any living creature is a great learning opportunity (and the parent may even tell the child that they are totally in...
•Guinea Pigs – the Importance of Vitamin C
You and your guinea pig may have more in common than you realize. Both you and your guinea pig must have vitamin C to survive. Sadly, guinea pigs suffer many health problems that can be attributed to a vitamin C deficiency. Unlike other mammals who manufacture vitamin C from glucose in the body, you and your guinea pig both lack a particular enzyme needed to perform this process. Thus, both human and guinea pig vitamin C requirements must be satisfied by external sources. So a daily vitamin C...
•Guinea Pig Cages – Where to Locate Your Cavy’s Home
You’ve brought home your new guinea pig(s), chosen a suitable and roomy cage – now, where do you put it? A) Garage, B) Closet C) In front of a window D) None of the above. The correct answer is D) none of the above. Among other requirements, cavies must be kept in a room with a stable temperature - free of drafts and out of direct sunlight. Finding a suitable location for your guinea pigs’ cage is a task that requires careful thought and diligence. When placing your pigs’ new home within your...
•Guinea Pigs – Guinea Pig Sounds – What is Your Pig Saying to You?
Unlike rabbits, guinea pigs are not quiet animals. Guinea pigs make a lot of noise – especially in groups – and are in constant communication with each other and with their owners. As a guinea pig owner, you may be interested in the meaning of some of these sounds.
Loud Squeaking
Loud, piercing squeaking (often referred to as “wheeking”) is generally a cry for food. Your pigs are informing you that they are hungry and asking (actually insisting) that you feed them – NOW. This sound is most...
•Guinea Pigs – 7 Interesting Facts You Should Know
As a guinea pig owner, you no doubt have a keen interest in learning about their origins, habits, behaviors and characteristics.
1.Guinea pigs are herd animals – that is, their wild ancestors used to live together in groups called herds. As such, guinea pigs are very social creatures and do not do very well in solitary situations. Consider purchasing more than one guinea pig rather than a solitary pig. Two pigs is only slightly more work than one and your pigs will be very much healthier and...
•Guinea Pig Cages – Why Your C&C Cage May Need a Bottom
In today’s short article, we are going to talk about bottoms. No – I don’t want to discuss your bottom – or even your guinea pig’s bottom. I want to talk about the need for incorporating a bottom when designing and building your C&C cage.
Go online and search for web pages and articles on how to build a C&C cage. The vast majority of results returned will show how to build a cage that looks less like a cage and more like a corral. If you examine it closely, you will note that this simplistic...
•Guinea Pigs – a Great Pet For Animal Lovers
Guinea pigs are intensely social creatures. In the wild they originally lived in groups called herds. If you are planning on getting a guinea pig, you must realize that, in addition to obtaining a new family member, you are also entering into a binding social commitment. As descendents of herd animals, guinea pigs do not do very well in solitary situations. As such, you must be prepared to set aside significant time each and every day as a guinea pig owner to interact with your pet – an easy...
•Guinea Pigs – a Cute Little Pet Living a Lie
True or false: Guinea pigs are small, hybrid animals that have been cultivated and cross-bred from wild pigs originally captured on the island of New Guinea. The fact that this animal was originally cross-bred in the laboratory to establish a pig breed that was both of friendly disposition and small enough to keep as a house pet, is the reason that the guinea pig still remains associated with labs in most of our minds today.
Yes - I made all of that up. Guinea pigs are no more pigs from New...
•Guinea Pig Cages - Characteristics of C&C Cages
What is a C&C Cage?
First of all, I mention the phrase C&C cage in the title of this article. This is cage-building technology that has become more and more popular in recent years. C&C stands for Cubes and Coroplast – the two major components used to design and construct these types of cages.
In reality the word cubes does not accurately describe the construction material being used. In actuality, steel wire grids are used to construct the cage walls. They are referred to as cubes, simply...
•Guinea Pig Cages - Building Your Own
Guinea pigs are lovable little creatures. They make great pets, are relatively easy to care for and can be very friendly if they are brought up with care and kindness. One very important step in bringing a new guinea pig into the home is providing adequate housing.
Pet store cages are an option that many people choose. They are certainly convenient. All one needs do is choose one and take it home. The major drawback is that most cages are too small and confining to insure a healthy environment...
•Guinea Pig Cages - C&C Guinea Pig Cage Danger Alert
In recent years, C&C (Cubes and Coroplast) cages have grown steadily in popularity and have taken over a significant segment of the small animal pet cage market. A quick online search will reveal several web sites that now offer instructions for building basic rudimentary cages. In addition, a number of C&C cage retailers have sprung up online and offer C&C cages in kit form. The main reasons for the growing popularity of this cage technology is that 1) very large cages are available -...
•Guinea Pigs - Are You a Good Candidate For a Guinea Pig Owner?
Guinea pigs are wonderful pets with great dispositions. They require little maintenance and make terrific pets for older children. But guinea pigs are not for everyone. Here are just a few factors to think about before running down to your favorite animal shelter or pet store to pick one up.
Guinea pigs do not do particularly well living alone. They are social creatures who crave the company of others. Consider the lifestyles and personalities of you and your family. Will your new addition be...
•Guinea Pig Cages - Guinea Pig Cage Safety and Danger Alert
A guinea pig is just a rodent - a tiny insignificant animal. Sure, the kids like them. But just the same, when you bring them home from the pet store, they're just like any other possession (except they have that annoying habit of moving around) so they must be contained. So we have to toss them in a cage and give them food and water every day. They'll be fine.
Hopefully that's not your attitude.
Too many people seem to forget that cavies are actually living breathing beings that need to be...
•Guinea Pigs - A Quick-Start Guinea Pig Owners Guide
So you've just brought your new guinea pig home from the shelter or pet store. And now, you're not entirely sure what to do. Let us help you get off to a good start with this Quick-Start Guinea Pig Owners' Guide.
First of all, if you've just returned from the shelter or pet store with a single pig, we strongly recommend that you turn right around and go back. Guinea pigs are social creatures and tend to do better when there are at least two pigs living together. Two females are a good...
•Guinea Pigs – a Quick Overview of Breeds
When we think of a guinea pig, we usually picture the American Guinea Pig – the “classic” or “standard” guinea pig – and also the most common. But there are also several other breeds in addition to the common American Guinea Pig. This article will introduce you to a few of the breeds commonly found in homes today.
Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a long-haired breed. The coat on this animal is quite distinctive because it tends to curl itself into whirls and swirls. These whirls and swirls are...
•Guinea Pigs – Strange Behaviors You May Observe
Guinea pigs make great pets. They are generally friendly and good-natured – although some may tend to be on the shy side. Like any other animal, guinea pigs have a natural language which they use for communication. As a curious guinea pig owner, being able to understand some of the more common “messages” from your little pets will make your experience with your pigs more meaningful, memorable and enjoyable.
When a guinea pig shows you his teeth and chatters them, he is communicating that he is...
•Guinea Pig Cages - A Guinea Pig's Diary
Day 1: My name is Scooter. I'm a guinea pig - or cavy, if you prefer. I got a new owner today. Kristen and her family came and rescued me from the shelter and took me home. The car ride was a little scary. It's my first day here, and I still feel a little nervous. But I feel a little calmer here in the corner of her bedroom right now.
Day 2: This cage felt pretty cozy after that nerve-racking car ride home. But now it's starting to feel a little cramped. It's one of those commercial cages - my...
•Guinea Pig Cage - Four Factors In Choosing A Good Cage
What Size Cage is Best for My Pigs?
In reality, there is no best size for a guinea pig cage. The simple rule is: the bigger the better. However there are minimum cage-size guidelines that many guinea pig rescue organizations and guinea pig advocacy groups recommend. A quick search on the internet will reveal the following approximate de facto standards for minimum cage sizes:
One guinea pig: 6-7 sq. ft.
Two guinea pigs: 7.5 sq. ft.
Three guinea pigs: 10.5 sq. ft.
Four guinea pigs: 13 sq....
•Guinea Pig Cages - C&C Cages Defined
What are C&C cages and what makes them so popular? Let's take a closer look at the C&C cage:
As far as we can tell, the original C&C cage design was developed (and made popular) a few years ago by an innovative guinea pig rescue organization. This cage style was developed as a matter of necessity so that the guinea pig shelter could efficiently house a large number of pigs in a cost-effective manner. For this reason, to this day, the C&C cage tends to have a very low cost per square-inch of...
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