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Limit their pellet intake and increase their hay intake. Provide only high-quality pellets: no seeds, grains, nuts or colored bits. Don't give your pig any sugary treats. Make sure your pig has a big enough cage to exercise in and a cagemate (another guinea pig) to exercise with. The cage needs to be at least 30" x 36". Make sure your guinea pig gets exercise in the form of floor time too (but hide all cables).
Just like a human, it's possible for your small pet to struggle with his weight. If your rabbit or guinea pig has a poor diet and gets too little exercise, he will have trouble keeping off the pounds.
Diet and Exercise
If your rabbit or guinea pig gets the proper food and right exercise, it's unlikely that he will end up overweight. Here are the keys to keeping your small pet healthy:
- Always feed your pet a food that is formulated specifically for his species, be it rabbit or guinea pig. Not all small pet foods are created equally.
- Take it easy on the snacks. It's ok to treat your rabbit or guinea pig once in a while, but you can't give him a fattening treat every day. If you notice your small pet is getting chubby, lay off the treats altogether.
- Try giving your small pet fresh, healthy food. Rabbits like grass hay and other greens. Guinea pigs need vitamin C in their diet, so you should give them kale, red peppers, snow peas, or dark green leafy vegetables like mustard greens or turnip greens.
- If your small pet is overweight, do not put him on a crash diet. This could be dangerous. Instead, just feed him a regular, balanced, healthy diet and make sure he gets plenty of exercise.
- Playing with your small pet is a great way to ensure that he gets exercise, and it is a great way to bond. His cage can be restricting, so it's important to get him out for exercise. While he is in his cage, making sure that he has plenty of toys to play with can increase his exercise level.
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What is the weight of a dalmatian guinea pig?
Dalmation guinea pigs will weigh the same as most other breeds of guinea pigs: males 800-1020 females 700-1000
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
The practice of toasting guinea pigs was common in ancient Incan culture, not Roman culture. Incan people would roast guinea pigs over open fires as a delicacy and for special occasions.
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
How long have guinea pigs been around?
Guinea pigs have been domesticated for over 3000 years, originating in the Andes region of South America. They were first kept as pets and for food by indigenous peoples.
Why aren't guinea pigs wild?
well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.
How are guinea pigs endangered?
Guinea Pigs are not endangered and are bread in millions all over the world
How are guinea pigs used all over the world?
Guinea pigs originated in South America as food.
What do guineas have to do with guinea pigs?
They are called Guinea Pigs because they were sold in England for a Guinea, which is a coin used over in the United Kingdom.
What is the weight of a dalmatian guinea pig?
Dalmation guinea pigs will weigh the same as most other breeds of guinea pigs: males 800-1020 females 700-1000
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
The practice of toasting guinea pigs was common in ancient Incan culture, not Roman culture. Incan people would roast guinea pigs over open fires as a delicacy and for special occasions.
What is the weight of a guinea pigs Brain?
Weigh yours and that's yr answer
How do i age my guinea pigs?
it is hard to age a guinea pig but if its over 1kg then its over 1 year old
Can guinea Pigs eat Hearty chicken Flavor blend Ferret food?
yes they can ive fed my guinea pigs that for over a year
What is consider over weight for a guinea pig?
It depends on the age and body length of the individual pig. Find a vet that is experienced in exotics (guinea pigs are one of several animals that are considered to be veterinary exotics) to see if your pig is at a healthy weight.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
How do guinea pigs roll over?
Uh same way we do
