One of the most favorite pets of many households are guinea pigs especially in these recent times. As a matter of fact, guinea pigs are so abundantly domesticated as pets, that when you look to meet one, you should check your neighbor’s family with kids and chances are, you will probably find one there. Guinea pigs are seldom found in wild these days.
What is so surprising is the though they are abundantly domesticated, seldom do the owners of these pets have a decent knowledge on how to keep and care for them. This is very alarming. Considering that these cute creatures are very delicate.
What guinea pig owners need to know is that they are very vulnerable to health ailments.
Guinea pigs thrive on a vegetable, quality fresh hay and pellets diet. Their stable diet should be hay. They are also fond of pellets. That is the reason why these are used as bribes to reward them for their good behavior. Guinea pigs can’t manufacture Vitamin C in their body. Though they are on their cage, they also need to feel as if they are in the wild. Give them enough space to exercise and run. Maintaining their proper hygiene inside their cage is important to their health. It will ensure that there would be no health related issues to arise.