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If you want a pet that isn’t too big, doesn’t take too much looking after and is still fun, calm and friendly then a pet guinea pig is the perfect choice! They are great for those who aren’t yet ready for a cat or a dog, however they still need a certain degree of space and specialised care to keep them happy and healthy. Just use this article as a guide to what challenges you’ll face with your new pet.

Gathering Your Supplies

Your new pet guinea pig is a responsibility, and may live between 5 to 7 years. This is why it’s important to get everything ready for them before you bring them home. Their cage will need to be spacious and include bedding, a water bottle, a covered sleeping area and food. It’s also a good idea to give them a chew toy to play with.

Your Pet Guinea Pig is Part of the Family!

Just like you, they need space to eat, sleep and to move around. Its recommended that you give each guinea pig at least 2 square feet to run around in ” though youll probably need more since guinea pigs are best off in groups of two or more ” and the bigger cage you can get for them the better! They need the space to roam and enjoy their lives, and if you give them a comfortable home you can be sure they wont try to escape very often!

Guinea pigs will also need the space to hide away – especially if you have more than one. Give them a covered area to sleep and hide and they’ll be happy.

Helping Your Pet Get Used to Its New Home

One thing youll quickly learn about guinea pigs is that they scare easily. Hovering around their cage staring at them can cause them to panic ” so give them time to adjust to their new home and environment, and kneel down whenever you want to look at them.

Gently start to pet and stroke your guinea pig to show them that you care for them and arent a scary predator. They can be very friendly once they get used to you, and if you want to pick them up and cuddle them, just make sure that you do so in a way that wont harm them. Carry them gently, making sure to always support their whole body as you do.

Guinea pigs won’t bite, which makes them great creatures to get close to. Just remember that it can take time, but once you have that bond it will never be broken!

Terri has had pet guinea pigs for years, and enjoys taking care of them. Learn how to look after your new pet guinea pig by visiting her guinea pig tips blog for more care information, reviews and tips. You’ll be able to find lots of free tips, including how to decipher that guinea pig language, as well as a guide to buying guinea pig cages.