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Introduction

When it comes to taking the right steps in caring for your guinea pig, you

piggy lovers want the best you have to offer them. And we guinea pig owners know that there will be some ups and downs. Taking mental notes, watching your guinea pig carefully, and seeing what they like are just a few of the big responsibilities you have as a guinea pig owner. You must also clean their cage, give them the right diet and exercise,  and bathe them. Here are some tips, and easy step-by-step instructions to help first time--and experienced--piggy owners. 

CLICK HERE for a printable copy of a Daily/Weekly Check List for you! 

 

Visit the FOOD page for everything you need to know on your pig's food.

Visit the CAGES page for everything you need to know about keeping your pig in a cage.

Visit the SOS page for emergency situations and what to do, including how to bond with your pig.

Visit the IS MY GUINEA SICK? page for help if you might think your pig is sick.

 

Holding your Guinea pig

Holding your Pig is very important if you don't want broken bones, hurt backs, etc..(which you obviously don't!!) So here's some tips that can help you correctly handle your Guinea Pig(s).

1.  You want your Guinea Pig to be safely, securely, held. So here's how to-- hold your guinea pig with one hand supporting its bottom and rump. and the other supporting its back and chest/front. There's a picture to show you how to the bottom right.       
             
2.  Another thing you should be careful of when holding your guinea pig is dropping it, especially when she gets a little squirmy. They tend to get a little squirmy, and might even jump when you are getting ready to put her back in her cage, when you are heading towards it, or when you are setting her down in it. To keep him/her from jumping and hurting itself, you can set them down-- bottom first. that way they won't jump out of your hands and hurt themselves.

3.  You should be careful not to hold your guinea pig too tightly, because it can cause injuries, but you also don't want to hold them too loosely, because they could jump/squirm out of you hands and fall. so hold them securely, but firmly.                                                                                                                                                                             

Bathing Your Guinea Pig in 3 Easy Steps

     Once every month, you should bathe your Guinea Pig. This is important in keeping your Guinea Pig healthy, happy, and clean. Visit the videos page to watch a video tutorial on how to bathe your pig, also.

  1.  Start by filling a bathroom sink with warm water. Try not to make it too hot. Place your Guinea Pig in the water and gently pour water over its body avoiding his/her head.

      2. Now add a little bit of shampoo to its fur depending on the size of your guineapig. (I recommend buying Guinea Pig shampoo/small animal shampoo, but if you can't, then use baby shampoo, or tear-free kids shampoo.) And Gently massage into fur. Make sure to get their stomachs and chests.

     3. Pour water over its body until all soap is gone. Again, try to avoid its head. Take your Guinea Pig out of the water and place him/her on a small towel, or wash cloth. Now, dry your Guinea Pig thoroughly,(its ok if she's still a little damp), and place her back in her back in her cage.

 

*For Long Haired Guinea Pigs, you should blow dry your Guinea Pig dry with a hairdryer on low, on the cool setting.*

TIP

Here's a helpful tip for bathing you guinea pig:
 
 Does your guinea pig splash water all over the bathroom in a desperate attempt to escape the water? Then place a towel around the sink so when the water splashes, it hits the towel...not the floor.

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A Potty Box!!

Hey Guys, want a way to reduce your Piggy's poo by 30% less? The secret? A Potty Box!!! I even have one, and I can say it really works! And so you can join in, here's the litter that I buy to help me out with my cleaning! :

 

 

Great stuff! If you can't find this, look for other brands similar! Click here for a bigger pic!

 

 And hey, here's a helpful Potty Box to go with it! 

 To see a bigger pic click here!


 

 

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