There are five secrets which every guinea pig owners should know to keep their pets healthy.
It is advised that you, as the owner, take a regular weighing of your guinea pig in as frequent as weekly. This is to make sure that he is in a normal condition. No guinea pig owner would want to have an overweight or an underweight guinea pig. If you don’t check the weight of your guinea pig regularly, this may lead to unforeseen health complications.
When handling your guinea pig, make sure that it is with care and tact. Be cautios not to damage your pet’s delicate lungs while picking it up for feeding or grooming.
Guinea pigs are animals who lived in the infinite domain of the wild. They also need to exercise just like us. This is to keep them in good health and in shape.
If you decide to add a new guinea pig in one cage, make sure to quarantine it since older guinea pigs are not accustomed to the presence of its newer mate.
Finally, read your guinea pig. They show various behavior patterns. Learn to read them and know what is critical and what is not.