Before you buy yourself an adorable guinea pig, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of caring for this animal.
Instructions
Step 1
Guinea pigs do not like to live alone, but when choosing a pair for your pet, remember that two males cannot be kept in the same cage.
Step 2
The more spacious the cage is, the better. In length, it must be at least 50 cm.
Step 3
Sawdust is considered the best filler for a cell. They should be changed 2-3 times a week as they become dirty.
Step 4
Take care of purchasing a feeder, drinker, house - all this is necessary for your pet.
Step 5
There should also be salt wheels in the guinea pig's cage. They will provide the gilts with salt. In addition, a flat stone for grinding claws and tree branches for grinding teeth can be placed in the cage.
Step 6
Pigs also need to have their nails trimmed. You can do it yourself, or you can instruct your veterinarian to do it. The main thing is to do it with care and cut it off carefully, being careful not to touch the fabric.
Step 7
Gilts are washed as needed or in case of contamination. The most important thing is to make sure that no water gets into your ears. After bathing, the mumps must be thoroughly dried so that they do not get sick.
