A complete guide to your Guinea pig
Why get a Guinea pig?
How to prepare for the guinea pig before she or he comes home
Before you bring your Cavy home for the first time, make sure you set up a cage with food, water, bedding, a litter box, and chew toys. A good bedding to use that is cheap, and safe for your pet is pine bedding. NEVER EVER USE CEDAR bedding! This is because Cedar has strong oils, and lots of dust particles that can get your pig sick! You can also use straw, paper bedding, or Carefresh®!
For the food pellets, I suggest that you buy guinea pig pellets that don't contain seeds or nuts. Also don't use rabbit pellets as they don't contain all the necessary nutrients that a guinea pig needs. Below is a list of necessary items that you need for your guinea pig for her to be happy.
1. A cage specifically designed for guinea pig.
2. Feeding dish
3. Any bedding other than cedar
4. Water bottle
5. Vitamin C drops
Mike's guinea pig is hanging out in the grass
Guinea pigs should always be provided with many fresh fruits and veggies! Also remember to give your piggies fresh, filtered water with Vitamin C drops, to assure you that your pet is healthy and happy. You can train your guinea pig with treats, and get it to use the litter box!