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yes guinea pigs can swim but baby guinea pigs cannot so don't try to put your baby guinea pig in the water! but even full grown guinea pigs do not like to swim they can only do it for a short period of time and it puts alot of stress on them! so baith your guinea pig at your own risk!
Guinea Pigs instinctively known how to swim. But only for short periods of time.
I wouldn't recommend you make a Guinea Pig swim in water too deep for them to touch the bottom, as it can be quite frightening for them and causes them to become stressed.
yes guinea pigs can swim. but don't leave them swimming for a long time they get stressed, and they can only be bathed once a month it is so bad for them.
Guinea Pigs can swim, but only for short periods of time. This no doubt puts stress on the creatures, though.
Yes guinea pigs can swim I have two and they love it but make sure there is something they can get onto so that if they get tired of swimming they can lay on it.
Yes guinea pigs can swim, but they may not necessarily enjoy doing do.
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Can water retention kill a guinea pig?
it can't kill a guinea pig. they can swim in it. i even tried it.
How old is a guinea pig when old enough to swim?
Guinea pigs are not natural swimmers and are generally not suited for swimming. It is not safe to place a guinea pig in water as they can become stressed, panicked, and may drown. It is important to never attempt to make a guinea pig swim.
Can old guinea pigs swim?
A full grown healthy guinea pig CAN swim but not babies or old ones.
My guinea pig won't drink his water what will i do?
Your guinea pig will drink it's water
What can you use on your guinea pigs bites?
most guinea pig bites dont need cleaning as they will lick them and are generally quite small however if your guinea pig does have a nasty wound that needs cleaning warm water will do the trick just give them a bath but dont have the water to deep until your guinea pig knows how to swim. (yes they can swim) if the wound doesnt seem any better or is particulary deep and open or becomes infected than take it to the vets.
Can a guinea pig swim when there 5 months?
Guinea pigs shouldn't swim, never try and make them swim. However, for bathing purposes, you can fill the tub (or whatever you're using) and fill it up to the bottom of the guinea pig's stomach - so the water is just covering it's feet and tiny legs. You must be gentle while washing, especially for the first time, otherwise they'll learn to hate the water.
Can baby guinea pigs swim?
NO. A baby guinea pig cannot swim. It has fairly small legs that a baby has not yet learned to use in correct ways. Don't even try to put it in water, for i warn you, it will drown!
Can guinea pig learn how to swim by themselves?
NO. Guinea pigs do not like to swim or go near water. Not only guinea pigs but hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, and many other poor little creatures who are to hopelessly try to stay alive when thrown in water! Please spread this information out. Thanks.
Should you let your guinea pig swim in the pool?
I wouldn"t let your pig swim in a chlorinated pool because is can irritate their eyes and skin.
Were should you let your guinea pig swim?
You shouldn't. To learn more about guinea pigs and their care, go to guineapigcages.com
What do you do the first time you let your guinea pig swim in the bath?
be careful. don't let the water go more than 2 inches
What is healthy for a guinea pig?
what is healty for a guinea pig is carrots and lettuce celery and lots of water.
