Nutrition
Health
Illness
Care
History, and Origins
100

A great source of fiber for guinea pigs. Also needed to wear down guinea pig teeth.

What is hay?

100

Guinea pig babies are called:

What is pups?

100

A sure sign of illness in guinea pigs is:

What is lethargy, hair loss, poor appetite, or diarrhea?

100

Guinea pigs with long hair should be brushed:

Twice a week or every few days
100

This is the place of origin of guinea pigs.

What is South America?

200

This should be provided 24/7:

What are water and hay?

200

Guinea pigs typically can live up to:

What are up to 8 years?

200

When Guinea pigs teeth become misaligned, or too long, this is called:

What is macculision?

200

Guinea pigs have                        vision, because they are                     .

What is peripheral, and what is they are prey animals?

200

These are the uses for guinea pigs:

What is pets, food, research, and shows?

300

Guinea pigs diet consists of the the following:

What is grass, hay, or vegetables?

300

Guinea pigs go into estrus every:

16 days

300

Scurvy is caused by:

What is a vitamin C deficiency?

300
Male guinea pigs should never be housed with:

What is other male guinea pigs?

300

Female guinea pigs are called              and male guinea pigs are called              .

What is a sow and a boar?

400

These foods are bad for guinea pigs, and can lead to obesity.

What are high fats and carbs? Fruit, nuts, seeds or sugary treats?

400

Calcium is important in a mother's diet because:

What is lactation and/or fetal development?

400

Guinea pigs catch this certain infection/disease very easily

What is respiratory infection?

400

This is the minimum dimension for a single guinea pig habitat:

What is 18 inches by 24 inches?

400

What is another name for a guinea pig?

What is a cavy?

500

Vitamin C can be supplemented in the diet by:

What is a complete pellet diet, vegetables, or Vitamin C drops?

500

Guinea pigs need                  mg                    per g of body weight of vitamin C daily.

What is 1-3 mg/100g?

500

Abscessed enlarged lymph nodes are caused by this bacteria:

Streptococcus

500

Guinea pigs make great pets because:

They are generally low maintenance, very friendly, and active.

500

The scientific name for a guinea pig is:

What is Cavia porcellus?