guinea pigs

Hey pet lovers!In today's mini doc,we will be telling you a bit of their history(basic facts),how to care for guinea pigs and some pros and cons about them.So let's get started!

About the guinea pig

The guinea pig or Cavie,is a small rodent usually kept as a pet.They belong to the family of caviidae and the genus.The guinea pig was first domesticated as long ago 2000BC in Andes in south America in the territory known as Peru.They where initially kept for food,but some where kept as family pets for children!

gestation period-59-72 days

lifespan-4-8 years

length(adult)-20-25

Equipment to care for them

-a cage or hutch

-pet carrier

-food and water dishes

-bedding

-nail trimmer and brush

-safe chews/safe toys

Exercise and feeding

Exercise wheels have been seen braking guinea pigs backs and damaging feet.Still wondering how will my guinea pig will get exercise,you can provide a play pen or a plastic wadding pool. Cavies are messy,be ready for them to make a huge mess in their cage,move things and food around and to tip their bowls.It's highly recommended to have a metal feeding bowl,because they can easily tip or chew the plastic ones.And make sure that you provide them healthy foods,that are are appropriate for Cavies/guinea pigs. Providing fresh water everyday is a 100% YES,if you don't they can dehydrate.Fresh grass or hay must be available to them at all times,and good timothy grass-based guinea pigs.

Grooming

There are different types of guinea pigs

-long hair

-hairless

-short hair

And more!Each of there hairs have different types of care,like for example the long hair guinea pig has more grooming and more effort when it comes to grooming than the either.

We hope you enjoyed this mini doc on guinea pigs!Comment if you have an animal you want us to explore!