Posted by Sarah, Guinea Pig Supplies Editor | Posted in guinea pig cages , guinea pig care , guinea pig food , guinea pig help , guinea pig supplies , new guinea pig
There are lots reasons why people may be buying or being given a new Guinea Pig. They may just be new Guinea Pig owners, or they may have had their own one die. Some people might see a friend have Guinea Pig babies and get theirs that way - they are VERY CUTE...make sure you're ready to buy, before you go round!
You can find a new Guinea Pig in good local pet shops (make sure they are good though! or mainly in your local Cavy Sanctuary. (Cavy being their shortened technical name) You can also find them advertised online in your local sales pages. Or check the freeads in your local paper, usually they are very cheap to buy, but make sure you are prepared to look after them as they may live to 15 years - Long after your Kids have left home!
Make sure the pet is completely healthy looking, glossy coat and eyes that sparkle are a sign of a good diet. See what they are eating so you can perhaps buy the same Guinea Pig food
for them. Thy need to have lots of Timothy Hay in the food., so choose one that has dried fruit etc for the extra Vitamin C they need.
for them. Thy need to have lots of Timothy Hay in the food., so choose one that has dried fruit etc for the extra Vitamin C they need.If you are looking to have a buddy for your other Guinea Pig, you'll be better getting a baby of the same sex if male. Two females go well together most times. Introduce them gradually, both with their own cage is the best way. Always be there whilst your two Guinea Pigs are being introduced, to take one out if a fight starts.
You'll need to make sure you have a cage
for your new Guinea Pig, with a place for it to shelter
, hide and sleep. A nice bedding is Timothy Hay
, as they can eat it too, which keeps their teeth at a decent length too. Or use Carefresh 
small pet bedding as an alternatve.
for your new Guinea Pig, with a place for it to shelter, hide and sleep. A nice bedding is Timothy Hay, as they can eat it too, which keeps their teeth at a decent length too. Or use Carefresh small pet bedding as an alternatve.A water bottle 
is a must, two better for hot times! Food bowl,
high sided so the food stays in it ensures that your Gunea Pig is not eating other on the floor things.
is a must, two better for hot times! Food bowl, high sided so the food stays in it ensures that your Gunea Pig is not eating other on the floor things. Although Guinea Pigs are not supposed to be playful creatures, I put a cardboard box with windows cut out either side in my 8 week olds cage. She went around the box and through the windows just like an assult course!!
Have awesome fun with your piggie!
Sarah
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