Breeds
There aren't many guinea pig breeds, but there are a lot of different colors to chose from. The few breeds that there are are abyssinian, teddy, rex, silkie, peruvian, texel, himalayan, and american.
Questions
Q: What are the firt things I need to do?
A: Before you bring a guinea pig home you need to have their home ready and waiting for them. This will include housing, pellets, hay, vegtables, water, toys, hiding places, and treats. You will also need a good vet ready in case something were to happen to your guinea pig.
Q: Where can I get my guinea pig from?
A: You can get your guinea pig at a local animal shelter or rescuce center. But, that might mean that the guinea pig has gone through something traumatizing and might not be the ideal pet. These pets do need loving homes, however. You can also get your guinea pigs from just your average pet store. There are some pet shops that might not take very good care of their animals. You can also get them from a breeder. These will be the most expensive, but best. These guinea pigs will also be pure-bred.
Q: Should I bring home males or females?
A: Well, both males and females are both equally wonderful pets. You should though not bring home a male and a female. Keep them of the same gender.
Q: Which breed of guinea pig should I get?
A: It really doesn't matter. Pure-breds and cross breeds are both fine and pretty. If you don't have much time for your guinea pig, I would not reccomend having a long haired. Their coat takes a lot of care and can become uncomfortable and matted if it is not brushed at least twice a day.
Q: How can you tell if your guinea pig is healthy?
A: Thsi is what you should look for to see if a guinea pig is healthy:
1) If the guinea pig running well on all fours?
2) Are the guinea pig's eyes bright, open, and clear?
3) Is the guinea pig's nose clear, showing no signs of discharge?
4) Listen to the guinea pig's breathing. It should not be labored or strained.
5) Check the guinea pig's skin. It should not be flaky or showing bald patches, except for the areas behind its ears.
6) Check their bottom area. Make sure it is clean and make sure their waste in the cage is jelly-bean shaped.
7) The top teeth should neetly overlap the lower teeth.
8) Is the guinea pig nice and plump, also gently feel for lumps and swelling.
A: Before you bring a guinea pig home you need to have their home ready and waiting for them. This will include housing, pellets, hay, vegtables, water, toys, hiding places, and treats. You will also need a good vet ready in case something were to happen to your guinea pig.
Q: Where can I get my guinea pig from?
A: You can get your guinea pig at a local animal shelter or rescuce center. But, that might mean that the guinea pig has gone through something traumatizing and might not be the ideal pet. These pets do need loving homes, however. You can also get your guinea pigs from just your average pet store. There are some pet shops that might not take very good care of their animals. You can also get them from a breeder. These will be the most expensive, but best. These guinea pigs will also be pure-bred.
Q: Should I bring home males or females?
A: Well, both males and females are both equally wonderful pets. You should though not bring home a male and a female. Keep them of the same gender.
Q: Which breed of guinea pig should I get?
A: It really doesn't matter. Pure-breds and cross breeds are both fine and pretty. If you don't have much time for your guinea pig, I would not reccomend having a long haired. Their coat takes a lot of care and can become uncomfortable and matted if it is not brushed at least twice a day.
Q: How can you tell if your guinea pig is healthy?
A: Thsi is what you should look for to see if a guinea pig is healthy:
1) If the guinea pig running well on all fours?
2) Are the guinea pig's eyes bright, open, and clear?
3) Is the guinea pig's nose clear, showing no signs of discharge?
4) Listen to the guinea pig's breathing. It should not be labored or strained.
5) Check the guinea pig's skin. It should not be flaky or showing bald patches, except for the areas behind its ears.
6) Check their bottom area. Make sure it is clean and make sure their waste in the cage is jelly-bean shaped.
7) The top teeth should neetly overlap the lower teeth.
8) Is the guinea pig nice and plump, also gently feel for lumps and swelling.