[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1334},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fanimals\u002F5-most-common-guinea-pig-owner-mistakes":3,"platform:site":763},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"body":11,"canonical":695,"category":696,"categorySlugs":701,"cid":702,"cover":703,"description":706,"extension":707,"featured":708,"language":709,"meta":710,"navigation":711,"noindex":708,"ogImage":712,"path":713,"publishedAt":714,"recipe":695,"related":715,"revisedAt":695,"seo":742,"seoDescription":706,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":695,"sources":743,"stem":747,"tagSlugs":748,"tags":752,"translations":759,"type":760,"url":761,"__hash__":762},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F289.md","Guinea Pig Care: Top Five Missteps for New Owners to Avoid",[7],{"name":8,"slug":9,"role":10},"Rowan Carter","rowan-carter","author",{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":665},"minimark",[14,19,23,28,47,56,62,65,69,72,75,79,82,85,88,95,100,104,107,110,114,120,123,127,130,133,137,140,143,146,152,157,160,166,171,174,178,225,228,231,233,236,238,241,244,247,249,251,253,256,258,261,263,266,268,270,272,275,277,280,282,285,287,289,291,293,295,298,300,304,307,311,314,321,324,330,337,340,346,349,355,373,377,380,383,387,390,393,399,404,408,411,416,420,426,432,437,442,447,452,457,462,467,472,477,482,487,492,497,502,507,512,517,522,527,532,537,542,547,552,557,562,567,571,576,581,586,590,595,600,605,610,615,620,625,630,635,640,645,650,655,660],[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"five-common-pitfalls-in-guinea-pig-care","Five Common Pitfalls in Guinea Pig Care",[20,21,22],"p",{},"Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are delicate creatures that need more attention than many people realize. Numerous first-time owners unknowingly make one or more of these five typical errors. It's wise to educate yourself before bringing one home, using this guide to help you get ready. While some of these misunderstandings might appear minor, they can lead to a less joyful—or even shorter—life for your pet.",[24,25,27],"h3",{"id":26},"top-five-errors-for-new-guinea-pig-owners","Top Five Errors for New Guinea Pig Owners",[29,30,31,35,38,41,44],"ol",{},[32,33,34],"li",{},"Purchasing from a pet shop",[32,36,37],{},"Believing they can live alone without companions",[32,39,40],{},"Choosing a cage that's too small",[32,42,43],{},"Overlooking proper diet",[32,45,46],{},"Selecting unsuitable bedding",[20,48,49],{},[50,51],"img",{"alt":52,"height":53,"src":54,"width":55},"",427,"\u002Fpics\u002Fcf15120e5b139ca217b0.webp",640,[20,57,58],{},[59,60,61],"em",{},"Thinking about getting a guinea pig? Be sure to avoid these common pitfalls.",[20,63,64],{},"Toshihiro Gamo, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr",[15,66,68],{"id":67},"_1-purchasing-your-guinea-pig-from-a-pet-shop","1. Purchasing Your Guinea Pig From a Pet Shop",[20,70,71],{},"This is a frequent and significant error. You walk into a pet shop, spot a guinea pig that melts your heart, and notice it's squeezed into a tiny tank with several others. Your first reaction might be that buying it would rescue it, making the purchase seem like a good deed. In reality, the best approach is to steer clear of supporting that shop, so that eventually it might close and animals won't endure such conditions—especially when thousands of guinea pigs in shelters are in need of homes.",[20,73,74],{},"Backing pet shops that neglect animals is a classic example of an avoidable yet widespread mistake for new owners. The \"enclosures\" they use are often tanks too small for even a single pig, yet they frequently hold three or more. These methods are well-known and have been problematic for years.",[24,76,78],{"id":77},"opt-to-adopt-from-a-rescue-or-shelter","Opt to Adopt From a Rescue or Shelter",[20,80,81],{},"For those interested in getting a guinea pig, adoption is the ideal route. A rescue focused on small pets like guinea pigs will have superior knowledge of cavy care compared to any pet shop. Guinea pigs from pet shops often receive poorer care and may be in worse health. Your nearby rescue can also address virtually any query about your new pet—something a teenage employee at a pet shop might not manage.",[20,83,84],{},"Adoption has another perk: you can readily find companions for your guinea pig, sidestepping the challenge of introducing a new one. My guinea pigs are brothers who've lived together their whole lives, and I got them as a pair because the rescuer understood how crucial it is to keep companions together. Her spouse was a veterinarian, so I was confident these two young males were in excellent health when I adopted them. More than three years on, we remain in contact, and she occasionally checks in on them. Such personalized attention isn't available in a shop.",[20,86,87],{},"What if you're set on a young guinea pig? Relax—there are thousands of guinea pigs of various ages awaiting homes at shelters and rescues (and don't dismiss the older ones until you've met them). If you think pet shops are the only source for young guinea pigs, reconsider.",[20,89,90],{},[50,91],{"alt":52,"height":92,"src":93,"width":94},1024,"\u002Fpics\u002F87d7b92660019ad1dc1a.webp",1600,[20,96,97],{},[59,98,99],{},"I can’t imagine how it would be if I had split these two up.",[15,101,103],{"id":102},"_2-thinking-guinea-pigs-are-content-without-companions","2. Thinking Guinea Pigs Are Content Without Companions",[20,105,106],{},"This is another widespread misunderstanding. Many assume that a single guinea pig is sufficient and doesn't require a friend. That might hold if you can devote ample time to compensate for the lack of a companion, but most people are busy with work or school. Picture being stuck alone in a small area all day. You'd endure, sure, but it'd be far better with a friend around.",[20,108,109],{},"Guinea pigs are highly social creatures. As prey animals, they'll always prefer the company of another guinea pig over even the most dedicated human attention. Humans can seem threatening to them, whereas fellow guinea pigs offer a sense of security.",[24,111,113],{"id":112},"do-two-guinea-pigs-create-more-odor-than-one","Do Two Guinea Pigs Create More Odor Than One?",[20,115,116,119],{},[59,117,118],{},"\"Ugh, but two guinea pigs would stink so much more!\""," Actually, not necessarily. With a properly sized cage for two, the smell won't be worse than your current setup. I've had one guinea pig and now have two, and I haven't noticed any difference in odor.",[20,121,122],{},"What I have noticed is that having two is far more enjoyable. Why? Observing their interactions, seeing their unique personalities, and watching them snuggle together is much more fulfilling than staring at a solitary, frightened guinea pig with a vacant expression.",[15,124,126],{"id":125},"_3-selecting-a-cage-thats-too-small","3. Selecting a Cage That's Too Small",[20,128,129],{},"If your cage came from a pet shop, it's likely undersized. Even if you opted for the largest model costing over $100, it's probably still inadequate—and you've overspent.",[20,131,132],{},"The optimal solution is to construct your own guinea pig cage. It's simpler than it seems and far more economical than buying an oversized one. For the cost of a pet shop cage, you could build a C&C cage three times larger. C&C stands for cubes (wire storage grids with plastic connectors) and coroplast (corrugated plastic).",[24,134,136],{"id":135},"guinea-pigs-require-room-and-activity","Guinea Pigs Require Room and Activity",[20,138,139],{},"Some might view a suitable guinea pig cage as excessively large, but comparing an average guinea pig to a typical store-bought cage is like housing a hamster in a shoebox. Would you do that to a hamster? Just because it can turn around and take a few steps doesn't make it acceptable.",[20,141,142],{},"Exercise is vital for guinea pigs' longevity, as with all living beings. If a Labrador were confined to a pen allowing only a few steps daily, most would call it cruelty—so why is it acceptable for a guinea pig?",[20,144,145],{},"See the images below for examples of a poor cage (too small) and a good cage (spacious and suitable).",[20,147,148],{},[50,149],{"alt":52,"height":150,"src":151,"width":150},400,"\u002Fpics\u002F5d665776b1ae4f0353e8.webp",[20,153,154],{},[59,155,156],{},"Example of a bad cage. Petsmart says this cage is a “perfectly sized home for your guinea pig.” Not only is this cage less than half the size it should be, the $60 you would have spent buying it could have built you a C&C cage in the right size.",[20,158,159],{},"petsmart's website",[20,161,162],{},[50,163],{"alt":52,"height":164,"src":165,"width":94},1200,"\u002Fpics\u002Fc97331eaeeedaec7d1bb.webp",[20,167,168],{},[59,169,170],{},"Example of a good cage. Choosing to build a C&C cage means the sky’s the limit to all different types of customizations. This is a 2×4 C&C cage that my piggies Wilson and Apollo currently share.",[20,172,173],{},"Step-By-Step C&C Cage Tutorial",[15,175,177],{"id":176},"cage-size-recommendations","Cage Size Recommendations",[179,180,181,200],"table",{},[182,183,184],"thead",{},[185,186,187,191,194,197],"tr",{},[188,189,190],"th",{},"Number of Guinea Pigs",[188,192,193],{},"Minimum Acceptable Size",[188,195,196],{},"Preferred Size",[188,198,199],{},"In C&C Grids",[201,202,203,214],"tbody",{},[185,204,205,208,210,212],{},[206,207],"td",{},[206,209],{},[206,211],{},[206,213],{},[185,215,216,219,221,223],{},[206,217,218],{},"1",[206,220],{},[206,222],{},[206,224],{},[20,226,227],{},"|",[20,229,230],{},"7.5 Sq Ft",[20,232,227],{},[20,234,235],{},"more",[20,237,227],{},[20,239,240],{},"2×3 grids",[20,242,243],{},"|\n|",[20,245,246],{},"2",[20,248,227],{},[20,250,230],{},[20,252,227],{},[20,254,255],{},"10.5 Sq Ft",[20,257,227],{},[20,259,260],{},"2×4 grids",[20,262,243],{},[20,264,265],{},"3",[20,267,227],{},[20,269,255],{},[20,271,227],{},[20,273,274],{},"13 Sq Ft",[20,276,227],{},[20,278,279],{},"2×5 grids",[20,281,243],{},[20,283,284],{},"4",[20,286,227],{},[20,288,274],{},[20,290,227],{},[20,292,235],{},[20,294,227],{},[20,296,297],{},"2×6 grids",[20,299,227],{},[24,301,303],{"id":302},"do-males-and-females-need-equal-space","Do Males and Females Need Equal Space?",[20,305,306],{},"For male guinea pigs, the preferred size is more of a necessity than a guideline. Boars often fight more, so they need extra space for alone time. Generally, the larger the cage, the happier the pet.",[15,308,310],{"id":309},"_4-overlooking-proper-diet","4. Overlooking Proper Diet",[20,312,313],{},"This is arguably the most crucial aspect of guinea pig care. As with any living creature, nutrition for guinea pigs is not to be taken lightly. Follow these guidelines to ensure you're meeting your guinea pig's dietary needs:",[24,315,317],{"id":316},"dry-food-pellets",[318,319,320],"strong",{},"Dry Food (Pellets)",[20,322,323],{},"Dry food, or pellets, come in various types, brands, and prices. Most pellets found in stores should be avoided. This article offers detailed advice on what to seek and avoid in guinea pig pellets. Popular brands among guinea pig experts include Oxbow Cavy Cuisine (my top choice, often cheaper online) and pellets from KMS Hayloft.",[24,325,327],{"id":326},"hay",[318,328,329],{},"Hay",[20,331,332,333,336],{},"Your guinea pig requires an endless supply of hay ",[59,334,335],{},"at all times",". Hay is essential for many reasons. Their digestive systems need a high-fiber diet to function properly. Additionally, their teeth grow continuously, and chewing hay helps keep molar growth in check. Guinea pigs adore eating, sleeping, and playing with hay—everything. If a guinea pig made a Valentine's card, it would be for hay.",[20,338,339],{},"When buying hay, opt for second-cut Timothy hay. Second-cut refers to the season's second harvest—the first cut is tougher, so you want the softer second batch—and Timothy hay is a grass type specifically grown for hay. You can buy hay in stores (not ideal), online (better), or from a trusted local Timothy-hay farmer (best!). Start stocking up and treating your guinea pig to plenty of hay; it will be much appreciated.",[24,341,343],{"id":342},"fruits-and-veggies",[318,344,345],{},"Fruits and Veggies",[20,347,348],{},"Guinea pigs should receive a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. It's enjoyable to discover your guinea pig's preferences. My guinea pigs' favorite vegetables are carrots. Consult this detailed nutrition chart from a popular guinea pig site to learn which fruits and vegetables are safe and the correct serving sizes.",[24,350,352],{"id":351},"a-few-additional-tips",[318,353,354],{},"A Few Additional Tips",[356,357,358,361,364,367,370],"ul",{},[32,359,360],{},"Sugary, oddly flavored, colorful guinea pig treats are not good. There are likely suitable treats from brands like Oxbow, but a good rule is: if you're unsure of its healthiness for your guinea pig, don't buy it.",[32,362,363],{},"Some sell hay balls that go in the cage as movable hay racks. These are known to be very dangerous as guinea pigs can get their feet stuck inside.",[32,365,366],{},"If a pellet food looks tasty to you, it's probably bad for your guinea pig. Choose plain pellets. Avoid those with seeds, nuts, and strange-colored shapes.",[32,368,369],{},"Never feed iceberg lettuce. It lacks nutrition and can cause diarrhea. The greener the leaf, the healthier the lettuce.",[32,371,372],{},"Salt wheels = bad. If you feed high-quality food like Oxbow, it already has enough sodium.",[15,374,376],{"id":375},"_5-using-the-wrong-guinea-pig-bedding","5. Using the Wrong Guinea Pig Bedding",[20,378,379],{},"One of the most common bedding types is wood shavings or paper-based bedding. This is fine if you use the right kind (not pine, cedar, or sawdust). However, wood shavings may not be best for your guinea pig's health.",[20,381,382],{},"Small wood, paper, or dust particles inhaled by a guinea pig can cause respiratory issues or irritate its sensitive eyes. These beddings can be kicked around easily and aren't the cleanest since your guinea pig lives in its waste until you fully clean the cage. Though many use wood- and paper-based bedding, it's not very eco-friendly and can become quite expensive.",[24,384,386],{"id":385},"why-fleece-bedding-is-excellent","Why Fleece Bedding Is Excellent",[20,388,389],{},"This brings me to my next tip: the wonders of fleece bedding. Fleece is a newer option gaining popularity among guinea pig owners. It's cheaper than alternatives and more eco-friendly. With fleece, you can \"spot clean\" daily, so your guinea pig can live in a poop-free environment if you choose.",[20,391,392],{},"Instead of absorbing urine like paper or wood bedding and becoming soggy, fleece lets it pass through (underneath, you should have two layers of towel or similar that you'll wash periodically), leaving the top layer completely dry. Cleanup is quick and your cage looks better too.",[20,394,395],{},[50,396],{"alt":52,"height":397,"src":398,"width":94},1129,"\u002Fpics\u002Fe2243c57f99e3f31db8a.webp",[20,400,401],{},[59,402,403],{},"Another added bonus to fleece? Your pigs will love it! Having a clean dry cage means you are free to make small pillows and beds for your pigs to lounge around on, without having to worry about them getting filthy in minutes.",[15,405,407],{"id":406},"wishing-you-and-your-new-pets-the-best","Wishing You and Your New Pets the Best",[20,409,410],{},"This was written with the health and longevity of guinea pigs in mind. It's information every new owner should know but isn't always taken seriously. I hope these tips and guidelines help you start off right with guinea pig care. Guinea pigs are precious pets with unfortunately short lifespans, but with optimal care, we can hopefully give them longer, happier lives.",[20,412,413],{},[59,414,415],{},"This article is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.",[15,417,419],{"id":418},"questions-answers","Questions & Answers",[20,421,422,425],{},[318,423,424],{},"Question:"," My home-bred guinea pig died for no reason. She was perfectly fine, with a big cage, another guinea pig, water, food, and all that stuff, but she died. It happened three times to three guinea pigs. She was fine, and then I went to the bathroom, came back, and she was lying on her side, and after a minute, she was dead. Why? What did I do?",[20,427,428,431],{},[318,429,430],{},"Answer:"," Sometimes when pigs go, it’s very sudden and seemingly for no reason. I would only question it if all three seemed too young to die that fast.",[20,433,434,436],{},[318,435,424],{}," My brother’s’ guinea pig is always hiding in its hideaway home. It never comes out, and when it does come out, which is very, very rare, it panics and goes crazy! Why does it do that, and why won’t let us hold it?",[20,438,439,441],{},[318,440,430],{}," Guinea pigs are prey animals, it’s in their nature to be scared of pretty much anything.",[20,443,444,446],{},[318,445,424],{}," My guinea pigs always run away when I try to take them out of their cage. Is that normal?",[20,448,449,451],{},[318,450,430],{}," Yes, guinea pigs are prey animals, and it’s in their nature to be terrified of pretty much everything.",[20,453,454,456],{},[318,455,424],{}," Do I replace the fleece for my guinea pig daily? How would one clean the poop? I have two piggies, and wow can they make a mess. I am willing to try anything.",[20,458,459,461],{},[318,460,430],{}," We replaced the fleece weekly, and swept poops daily with a hand broom and dust pan.",[20,463,464,466],{},[318,465,424],{}," We have two female guinea pigs. One is eight months old, and the other is six months old. We adopted another one that is a little over a month old. The older guinea pigs want to attack the baby. What do you think I should do?",[20,468,469,471],{},[318,470,430],{}," You need to research how to properly introduce a new guinea pig to a cage of established cage mates. I’ve never done it before, but I do know that you’re not supposed to put them in the cage together.",[20,473,474,476],{},[318,475,424],{}," Can you wash the fleece in the washing machine?",[20,478,479,481],{},[318,480,430],{}," Yes, just make sure you don’t use fabric softener! It will prevent the fleece from being able to wick.",[20,483,484,486],{},[318,485,424],{}," Why do guinea pigs eat their own poo?",[20,488,489,491],{},[318,490,430],{}," They digest their food twice, it’s actually normal for them to do that!",[20,493,494,496],{},[318,495,424],{}," What does it mean if my guinea pig is purring? I’m a new guinea pig owner, and she doses it all the time.",[20,498,499,501],{},[318,500,430],{}," Purring can mean a lot of different things, depending on how low or high pitched it is. Generally, a low, deep purr is a content piggy.",[20,503,504,506],{},[318,505,424],{}," We have a new guinea pig and she is usually very peaceful but tonight she has been “popcorning” all over her cage. Is this normal?",[20,508,509,511],{},[318,510,430],{}," “Popcorning” is a good thing! It means your guinea pig is happy.",[20,513,514,516],{},[318,515,424],{}," Can guinea pigs have watermelon?",[20,518,519,521],{},[318,520,430],{}," Yes.",[20,523,524,526],{},[318,525,424],{}," Do you ever go to pet stores? Your article is total crap. I own and operate a pet shop and have bred pedigreed guinea pigs for 20 years and they always have a lot of room and great, top-notch care, so before you lump all box pet stores in with us independently-owned shops, why don’t you learn a few things and visit some stores before bashing them all!",[20,528,529,531],{},[318,530,430],{}," Gold stars for you operating a pet shop that takes proper care of small animals! I think you can agree that MOST pet stores do not operate as well as yours does, however. I will edit the article with that taken into consideration and mention that I’m mostly referring to big box stores. That being said, you criticized me for lumping all pet stores, but you’ve decided my entire article is crap based on just one of my points. Eye for an eye I suppose.",[20,533,534,536],{},[318,535,424],{}," How do I put a blanket on my guinea pig’s cage if they poop a lot?",[20,538,539,541],{},[318,540,430],{}," I have an article on Hubpages about using fleece in place of guinea pig bedding that you should visit. Using fleece for bedding requires regular sweeping of the cage, but it overall provides a cleaner environment for your pig to live in.",[20,543,544,546],{},[318,545,424],{}," is it good if a guinea pig licks you?",[20,548,549,551],{},[318,550,430],{}," Sure, I don’t see any problems with that!",[20,553,554,556],{},[318,555,424],{}," I am looking to adopt 2-3 guinea pigs, but am completely new to piggies, so this information is very helpful. I have been leaning towards getting females because I’ve read males can require more room and be smellier, and females are said to be friendlier. Does this sound correct?",[20,558,559,561],{},[318,560,430],{}," I adopted two bonded males, worried that they’d be smellier and that I’d regret not choosing females. They were honestly just fine, and both were very friendly. I believe females don’t mark their territory the way males do, but either gender will require regular cleaning to prevent them from getting smelly. Hope this helps; I wouldn’t worry too much about it.",[20,563,564,566],{},[318,565,424],{}," Would it be safe to use a plastic serving bowl with a door cutout as a DIY hidey-hole?",[20,568,569,521],{},[318,570,430],{},[20,572,573,575],{},[318,574,424],{}," Do guinea pig bites hurt?",[20,577,578,580],{},[318,579,430],{}," Yes, they do.",[20,582,583,585],{},[318,584,424],{}," Is it ok if I feed guinea pigs wet veggies and fruits?",[20,587,588,521],{},[318,589,430],{},[20,591,592,594],{},[318,593,424],{}," Can I make my guinea pig a bed out of a pillow?",[20,596,597,599],{},[318,598,430],{}," Yes, I think you can make a bed out of a pillow for your guinea pig.",[20,601,602,604],{},[318,603,424],{}," Guinea pigs cannot live entirely off hay, and like humans, they cannot produce their own vitamin C. So, is it okay to give them vitamin C tablets?",[20,606,607,609],{},[318,608,430],{}," Some fruits can provide vitamin C, but I had a pig who was very picky with what he’d eat, and our vet recommended we give him vitamin C drops, not tablets, that were safe for small animals. I wouldn’t do anything without checking with your vet first.",[20,611,612,614],{},[318,613,424],{}," Will my guinea pig die if I leave him with a person he doesn’t know?",[20,616,617,619],{},[318,618,430],{}," If the person you leave him with takes proper care of him, he’ll be fine. Guinea pigs are fearful of pretty much anyone because they are naturally prey animals.",[20,621,622,624],{},[318,623,424],{}," I have two happy boars. Should I get another so when the much older one dies, the other two will be friends already?",[20,626,627,629],{},[318,628,430],{}," That’s up to you, really. Adding a third pig to the cage would mean needing a different cage size, for boars especially. Also, there are steps you have to take when introducing a pig to your family that you will have to research.",[20,631,632,634],{},[318,633,424],{}," I’m new to the piggie life, and I was wondering if having my two piggies in separate cages is bad. Also, should I use a jumbo cage for my piggies?",[20,636,637,639],{},[318,638,430],{}," Pigs don’t like to live alone, but if they aren’t already a bonded pair, you will have to follow specific instructions to introduce them to share a cage. Generally, jumbo cages don’t provide enough space for what is required for guinea pigs. Google the needed square footage depending on how many pigs per cage you will have, as well as their genders. Then, see if the pen you are looking to use will be large enough. 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