Guinea Pig Supplies

First day home
- It can be a little unnerving to hold a Guinea Pig for the first time, as it may squeal loudly as if its in pain, and this may be alarming to a child who's holding it. But this shouldn't happen if you are gentle. Once your new Guinea Pig is used to you holding it regularly it will usually stop making this noise. Since Guinea Pigs don't bite instinctively they can be picked up easily - you just have to catch them first!
- Make sure your Guinea Pigs have plenty of room to move around (good size cage for one Guinea Pig is 2ftX3ft)like this one for instance, Super Pet My First Home Complete Guinea Pig Kit, Burgundy
They are not that active but like to be inquisitive so hide treats for them to find in their cage.
They also like to have a hiding & sleeping area so make sure its floor is taken out if you use a box to allow air to flow through, this is perfect Super Pet Waffle Block House
The cage should have wire at the top & a solid bottom. Guinea Pigs cage should be kept indoors if you dont live in a warm area. They should be kept in the shade constantly if outside in warm weather.
- Although Guinea Pigs are mainly horizontal living creatures, sometimes they like to have a jump off the roof of the sleeping box, so just make sure its solid enough to do that.
- They will need a water bottle like this LM Animal Farms Water Wells Wide Mouth Water Bottle for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & Ferrets (64 oz.)
to drink from this is attached to the cage sides. Make sure they get fresh water. A tip when its hot is to have a store of cold or iced
water in the fridge to put straight into their water bottles in the morning, they love it.
- Food should be freely available to your Guinea Pig, if he emptys his bowl fill it up straight away. The bowl has to heavy enough to hold a hungry piggy! Just like this Super Pet Paw-Print PetWare Bowl, Guinea Pig, Colors Vary
- To pick up your Guinea Pig put your left hand in front of it as it runs, then place your right hand behind it as it runs around. Use your right hand to stop it by
placing your hand around its body. Reverse your grip if you are left handed. Slide your hand under its hindquarters & lift out of its cage. If held this way it won't struggle. But make sure you've got a good grip.

Healthy Daily Treats for your Guinea Pig.
Faourites are:
- celery (cut into small slices)
- cucumber
- cabbage and spring greens and kale
- cauliflower leaves
- broccoli
- lettuce
- spinach
- carrot slices
- apple slices
- banana slices
- strawberries, blackberries or raspberries
- grapes
- mango slices
-pineapple chunks.
- tomato slices
- orange slices
- melon slices

Indoor Exercise:
- For your Guinea Pig will be in a safe area in your home, on tiles preferably.
-Or in a cage just for indoors for them - although its not required, if your cage is indoors (which most people have)

Outside Exercise:
- in a grazing hutch is the safest way, it has the grass coming through the floor. You can make your own or buy them just like this great one WARE Premium + Back Yard Hutch

Grooming:
- Short haired Guinea Pigs only need a brush every now & then, and thats mainly so you can get to know them better, its not really required.
- longer haired Guinea Pigs need regular daily brushing and combing. Gently untangle any knots in the fur and take out bits of dirt or hay. Then carefully comb through your pets coat. This is a great brush Guinea Pig Petting Brush
- Check your Guinea Pigs claws regularly to see if you need to trim them yourself, or have the Vet do this for you. This is a great price Miracle QuickFinder Safety Nail Clipper (Cats/Small Animals)

Cleaning the Cage:
- Everyday just see if it needs a liitle tidy up, some Guinea Pigs put their wee and droppings in one corner, which is easier to clean up.
- once a week clean the cage out completely removing old food, fruit and bedding - Everything!
- Re line the cage with newspaper and hay.
- Having a separate box to put your Guinea Pig in whilst you're doing this makes life a whole lot easier!
HAVE FUN!