Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are a member of the rodent family. Cavia porcellus is descended from the wild guinea pig of the Andes Mountains. Guinea pigs properly known as cavies were domesticated some 7000 years ago and used as a source of food, but they are social animals and make great pets.
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Aspenbaby11No, the light green cream inside the avacado will slow down their intestines and the skin is highly poisonous. The seed is...
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nope, but they can absail down the side of kitchen tables and dive off peoples hands and not die
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Do NOT try home remedies. Guinea pigs are not human beings, and medicine for humans should not and cannot be used on them. Take...
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Yes, it is like facial hair, it will grow back pretty fast.
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Well, it could mean lots of things it could be unhappy, angry, scared or sometimes when it wants food it make a sound, they do it...
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Of course sugar snap peas are natural and if your guinea pig will eat them they should be ok.
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stout-bodied nearly tailless domesticated cavy; often kept as a pet and widely used in research or a person who is subjected to...
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No they can't. Some of the contents in applesauce may have high sugar content or unhealthy ingredients that will make the guinea...
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Yes! But your pig might not eat it because all guinea pigs have different food preferences.Great AnswerNot HelpfulReport
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Only if the granola doesn't contain lots of sugar, honey, chocolate, or xylitol. These are fatal to most animals.
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sometimes they twitch normally but if the twitching is really bad i would recommend you ask a vet because if you don't sort the...
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Yes they can, but no more than a handful a week, for a treat, or else there can be messy consequences!
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Yes it will hurt them A LOT!!! But if it popcorn made for guinea pigs you can feed it that but not too much maybe 1-3 a week. You...
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Yea Improved: This is a possibility, but is not always the case. Many guinea pigs get along just fine; no matter what litter...
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Guinea pigs cannot have showersm but can be bathed in a small tub or in the sink if your sink is big enough. Wash them with...
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On average the adult domestic guinea pig should weigh about 2 pounds
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Guinea Pigs jerk because in the wild they are in constant danger, so are alert and aware
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heres a whole list of the plant they cannot eat: Aconite Anemone (windflower, tumbleweed) Autumn crocus Black locust ...
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yes, the same as there will be for any inbred animal
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Yes so make sure your guinea pigs get their nails clipped regularly, and when the guinea pig's nails start to curve put the run...
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YES you can buy them at pets unlimited for like 40 dollars
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They are both rodents. Their front teeth continually grow no matter what They have stumpy little tails They are both CUTE
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No, guinea pigs CANNOT eat fish, they are vegitarians and fish could make them sick and/or kill them
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Yes, but makes sure it's clean and if you want to be super safe, tear it up in little pieces.
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Some of the most common problems are starvation (sometimes-but obviously this is avoidable), old age, obesity, vitamin deficiency...
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This may be an indication to the amount of nipples that the offspring will have. Usually sows with high numbers of nipples will...
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if its beding is hay then yes it normal for any g-pig to eat hay But you should NOT use hay for bedding. Hay is to eat, you...
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they show different feelings like......feed me please,when you crumble a plastic bag,am happy,and I feel threatened or hurt.so do...
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Guinea pigs love to hide in small, dark places. You really don't have to BUILD a hideaway, you just can by an affordable hideaway...
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if its a male they mate with a female if its female they mate with a male the female becomes pregnant and give live birth in a...
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Yes! My guinea pigs love to eat carrot tops. Just make sure that it is clean before you give it to them and they will love it!
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Put your pointer and middle finger on the inside of the leg. That is where you can FIND the pulse.
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Yes they do. well mine dose anyways.
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Four (in over 99% of cases).
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Spray all door ways window seals and guinea pig cages with hot shot kitchen bug killer DO NOT DIRECTLY SPRAY YOUR PIGGY'S! Also...
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Guinea pigs, guinea pigs guinea pigs! :) Guinea pigs are quite popular. I own 3 myself, and my "Mommy" and "Daddy" bread to have...
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Guniea pigs can get cold i took it to a vet and they said it is common for a guinea pig to get a cold and they recommended a...
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As long as it's not too hot or too cold, guinea pigs can travel comfortably in a car for a whole day. Keep them in a box lined...
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because they are ready for having a baby because they are having sex but they do it differently to us
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Yes, but they prefer parsley and dandelion greens.
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Guinea Pigs can eat wood, its okay. Many guinea pigs will eat their own bedding-which is sawdust (wood).They need to chew on hard...
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tere most likelydandruff
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Your Guinea Pig may have an eye infection. It can also have allergies. Set up a vet appointment. They will give you and ointment...
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Coz they need some lovin'!
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Nobody knows that. It just happens.
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No! Guinea pigs need room to roam and a bird cage does the exact opposite!
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YES, He/she can eat clovers, weeds, and grass! They love it! Improved: No, grass isn't bad for guinea pigs, it is actually very...
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Some. Watercress, basil are some they can also eat parsley it is a great treat for them
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yes they are it`s just dogs that they are not allowed to have
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no they cannot eat broad beans
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yes the bigger head, which means bigger brains
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Hello,Yes they can, and it is a very painful condition to them. They shed flakes of skin and scratch like crazy, and it usually...
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Very carefully. We suggest taking them to an animal groomer if you can afford that. In the alternative mild soap and water that...
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My piggy went through the same thing, he needs a salt lick, they sell them at every pet store. We have salt on our hands and body...
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No, definitely not. I've fed normal rocket (from the supermarket) to mine loads of times.
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you can eat a grapefruit peel, DONT ASSUME THAT YOU CANNOT DO THINGS, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN THE EYE OF THE LORD. why do...
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Its Probably when you eat you don't wash your hands and your piggy picks up the scent and likes it bites you and mistakes you for...
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If you're looking for a guinea pig that doesn't shed, a Skinny Pig would be your best bet. They are hairless guinea pigs.
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Guinea pigs eat paper all the time. Sometimes it means they're hungry, but it usually means they're just bored. It's harmless to...
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Some one mentioned it is called Pop Corning and they do it when they are happy.
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my guinea-pigs have done this sometimes and it can just be because they aren't very hungry, never force ur pig to eat!!! check ur...
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If they are still with the mother, she will wean them at 3-5 weeks. Provide regular guinea pig food (grass hay, alfalfa pellets,...
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it is a warning when it is mild chattering or with server chattering it is about to attack. If it is chattering its teeth at you...
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No sometimes depends on the place, North Americans and other continents, Are very careful for any diseases or germs, bacteria, or...
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I have a guinea Pig and I've never heard of putting a chick in the same cage with a guinea pig, but I would say its okay for now,...
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no they would not like that well if you had a long haired one then on a summer day you should give it a hair cut or this would be...
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You can tell they're pregnant by them eating and drinking a lot. They will also not let you rub their belly. My guinea pig is...
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Yes. Potbelly Pigs are hypoallergenic.
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Give it plenty of FRESH clean wather and give them vitamin c every day and always clean out the guinea pigs water dottle with an...
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Grapes for starters! It can give guinea pigs kidney disease. Nothing that grows from a bulb like onions and garlic. Also there...
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Depending on how they fall or get hurt, yes Guinea pigs can break their legs.
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The technical term is "pretty orange". The ratio would be 100% orange fur, to 0% other fur. Improved: Guinea pigs can eat as...
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guinea pigs can never eat anything but guinea pig food. hamster food does not have the right nutrients
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AnswerMost rodents need to do this to get all the nutrients from their food.Here's a good page about...
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Mine does this too. Mine runs away from me so not hard but pick it up and support the butt and lightly push against the cage. It...
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Guinea Pigs would be better cause they are awesome. they are the best pet. they are extreamly cute and are low matinence!also...
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After hearing all this rubbish by UNEDUCATED zoologists it's time for me to answer the question. So 'can a guinea pig and hamster...
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Get a container with some holes punched in the roof (not too big or the snail might escape) and fill it 1/3 - 1/2 with soil or...
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Oh, no! They do not unless u asked 4 a floppy-eared one, which is highly unrecommended. So, rarely guinea pigs have floppy or...
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You should bring it to the vet because that means that your guinea pig is dying. My guinea pig got very skinny and about five...
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it depends if they were born together or else i wouldnt. Because that can lead to blood mabe death.
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No. If they get food stuck in their throat they will hiccup to try to get it dislodged. If it is farther down in their system...
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it means that he is happy Answer My daughter's guinea pig vibrates when it hears a female's voice...when my husband talks...
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They sleep at night and wake up in the morning just like us.
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NO! They will become blind and it has very little air circulation!
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My two guinea pigs love weetabix with a wee bit or milk for there calcium :)
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Sounds like it's all in the smells. AnswerBecause puppies just wanna make friends with the guinea pig...that's all...its just...
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Pumpkin seeds have high sugar and can make your guinea pigs have a bladder stone. Bladder stones (also known as kidney stones)...
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OK to let it feel safe pick up around stoumach area and put towl under. it also myt help to establish some sort of routine so...
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He is still nervous of you. It will take him a little while to get used to you and your presence. Gently pet him and talk to him...
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Yes....u have to take ur GP to an experienced Exotic Vet. Many things can go wrong with a crap vet :D I hope i helped!
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