Not exact matches
So Palese's team exposed hundreds of
guinea pigs to a human flu strain at different temperatures and humidities, in
cages that allowed only air to pass from sick animals to
well ones.
Because a
guinea pig will spend a
good deal of their life in his
cage, it is imperative that the
cage is big enough and outfitted with the proper accessories and supplies.
Tulsa small animal veterinarian Paul Welch advises when buying a
guinea pig to look at all of them in the
cage to see that they all look
good — «bright - eyed, active, alert and looking fabulous.»
Either way, the bigger the
cage you can provide the
better for your
guinea pig.
The
best cage for your
guinea pig depends on whether you plan to keep it indoors or outdoors.
For cleaning, you should pick up a scrub brush to use only on your
guinea pig's
cage (for monthly cleanings), as
well as some non-toxic soap.
Guinea pigs like to have places to hide and sleep so it's a
good idea to have a wooden house for them inside their
cage.
Care should also be taken if you have small children who should not be handling the
guinea pigs unsupervised to provide a more secure
cage environment as
well.
Making a homemade
cage is very easy, though, and since
guinea pigs are a
good size and not escape artists, a homemade
cage is a great option.
The
best way to prevent bringing lice into your
guinea pig's home is to freeze their food and bedding for 24 hours before putting it into it's
cage or the room where the
cage is.
The Super Pet My First Home Giant Rabbit Habitat is a sturdy,
well built
cage that provides a much
better environment for
guinea pigs than rabbits.
Some people use hutches made for
guinea pigs and rabbits for their hamsters, but these are
good if you have a pregnant female that needs lots of space and won't want to climb all over her
cage.
Animals such as birds,
guinea pigs, rats, rabbits, and mice require
well - maintained
cages as
well as toys that they can play with.
Guinea pig cages and rabbit
cages need a secure water supply as
well as room for regular food.
You can learn more about how to care for pet
guinea pigs, the best cages for pet guinea pigs and more in our Pet Guinea Pig Care Se
guinea pigs, the
best cages for pet
guinea pigs and more in our Pet Guinea Pig Care Se
guinea pigs and more in our Pet
Guinea Pig Care Se
Guinea Pig Care Section.
Whether you have an inquisitive ferret, an excitable
guinea pig or a treat - motivated rat, promote your pet's health and
well - being by keeping his
cage clean and utilizing the right brushes, pet shampoo and other supplies needed to address his unique grooming needs.
Texas Rustlers Care Info AND HSUS Guide AND
Cage Building Ideas Printable care sheet:
Guinea Lynx Care Sheet (pdf)
Guinea pigs are social animals, so it is
best if they live in PAIRS.
Guinea pigs should be given the largest
cage available, preferably with a solid bottom as wire bottomed
cages can cause foot and leg injuries as
well as prevent the ingestion of night feces.
Tall, narrow
cages are
good for climbing species, such as sugar gliders or flying squirrels, but not as
good for species that like to scamper and play, like gerbils, mice, rats and
guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils: bigger is better For your guinea pig, the cage should be at least 28 inches long by -LS
Guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils: bigger is
better For your
guinea pig, the cage should be at least 28 inches long by -LS
guinea pig, the
cage should be at least 28 inches long by -LSB-...]