Diet
What should their diet mostly consist of?
Hay
What is the minimum recommended space for 2 Guinea Pigs?
7.5 ft (8 is also acceptable)
True or False: Guinea pigs need exercise to stay healthy
True
How often should you comb them/check their hair for matting?
Every day
What percent of their diet should be hay?
85-95%
True or False: Cedar or Pine shavings are healthy for your guinea pig
False! They have harmful chemicals
How often should guinea pigs get exercise?
Everyday
What type of soap should you use for guinea pigs?
Guinea pig shampoo or shampoo marketed for kittens
True or false: Rosemary, sage, and thyme are all safe herbs for a guinea pig
True
How often should you clean your guinea pig's cage?
Everyday (spot clean)
Once a week (deep clean)
Is it better to walk your guinea pigs on a leash or run around in a play pen?
Play pen! Leashes can be harmful to your piggies
Should you bathe your guinea pig routinely? How often?
No. You should bathe them for specific reasons like lice, matting, etc.
Name 3 safe veggies for piggies to eat
Artichoke leaves
Baby corn on cob
Bell Peppers – high in vitamin C
Beetroot
Carrot tops
Cauliflower leaves and stalks
Celery leaves
Chicory
Collard greens
Courgette (and flowers)
Green beans
Lettuce – Butterhead, Red leaf, Cos, Little Gem (not Iceberg)
Parsnips
Pak Choi/Bok Choi
Peas – leaves and pods
Rocket
Savoy cabbage
Spring greens – high in vitamin C
Swiss chard
Tomato (not leaves/vine, as poisonous) – high in vitamin C
Watercress
What temperature range is preferable for guinea pigs?
65-80oF
Why are harnesses risky for guinea pigs
It can hurt their back
It can cause anxiety and stress
Why do you clip their toenails?
To avoid the turning of the foot on its side when they move.