Just Guinea Pigs

‘When you reach into your guinea pig’s cage or hutch, you might find that it runs away and hides. This isn’t a bad thing – it’s their natural behaviour and it shows that they are fit and alert.’

On this page you can find out how best to handle your pet guinea pig. You can read about how to pick your guinea pig up, settle down, if your guinea pig is restless, guinea pigs love this and putting your guinea pig back in its home. Does your guinea pig like to be handled? Do you how to handle it correctly?

http://www.lovingyourpet.co.uk/guinea-pigs/handling-a-guinea-pig.php

‘What do we and guinea pigs, and only very few other animals have in common.’

This article helps to explain the necessary dietary needs of guinea pigs and what you need to provide for them to make sure they stay happy and healthy. You can about the types and amounts of different food that you need to provide and why it is necessary for guinea pigs to eat. What is your guinea pigs favourite food?

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/dietaryneeds.htm

‘The baby guinea pigs will be walking and eating within an hour and they like to explore.’

If you have a female guinea pig and think she may be pregnant, or you are planning on breeding your pet guinea pig then this is a good article to read through. It is important to make sure that you are ready and prepared for your pet’s delivery and are able to help make sure the babies are safe and healthy. Have you ever seen a guinea pig in labour?

http://voices.yahoo.com/helping-pregnant-guinea-pig-deliver-2442489.html?cat=53

‘Guinea pigs like lots of space and don’t enjoy being cooped up all day in very small hutches – so the bigger the guinea pig hutch the better!

This page gives you some very useful information regarding the housing your guinea pig will require to make sure it stays happy and healthy. You can read sections on big is best, cosy and comfortable, safe and secure and guinea pig runs. What time of housing do you have for your guinea pig?

http://www.petstop.co.uk/small-pets/guinea-pigs/advice/housing-your-guinea-pig

‘Guinea pigs are happy living indoors at the temperatures that we are used to in the home. By keeping your guinea pigs indoors, you can also give them a lot more space’

If you are trying to decide whether or not to keep your guinea pigs indoors or outdoors then this is a good source of information. You can read about how to determine which the best location for your new pet is. Does your guinea pig live indoors or outside?

http://www.lovingyourpet.co.uk/guinea-pigs/keeping-guinea-pigs-indoors.php

‘Unlike most of the creatures in the rodent family, guinea pigs do not wash themselves.’

If you have a pet guinea pig then you will need to know how to wash it properly. This page gives you information and instructions on how best to go about bathing your pet guinea pig. How often do you bathe your cavy? Do they like having a bath?

http://voices.yahoo.com/how-bathe-guinea-pig-5572181.html?cat=53

‘Your guinea pig will need a balanced diet to keep them happy and healthy.’

This page discusses several aspects of guinea pig diet that you should know about. You can read about how much you should feed your guinea pig, vitamin C, grass and hay, water, greens, root vegetables, fruit, nuggets and pellets, treats and dangerous foods. What is your guinea pigs favourite food?

http://www.petstop.co.uk/small-pets/guinea-pigs/advice/feeding-your-guinea-pig

‘Conjunctivitis, which is basically inflammation of the white of the eye can be cause by bacteria or anything which can cause an allergic reaction.’

If you have a pet guinea pig then it is a good idea to know what you can expect in the way of different health problems. This page gives you information about conjunctivitis and what you need to look out for. Has your guinea pig ever suffered with any eye problems before?

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/conjunc.htm

‘To ensure that you don’t end up with lots of little piggies, be sure that you know the sex of the guinea pig that you are buying.’

This page will offer you some information and advice on how to go about choosing your pet guinea pig. You can read about what sex guinea pig you should choose, how many guinea pigs to buy and how to choose a healthy cavy. How did you choose your guinea pig?

http://www.lovingyourpet.co.uk/guinea-pigs/choosing-a-guinea-pig.php