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Keep your guinea pig with a companion animal from the start.
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Always speak in a quiet, calming voice, and get the animal used to your
hands by offering small treats.
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To lift your cavy correctly, place one hand under its chest and support
the hindquarters with your other hand.
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Children should hold the animal with both hands against the chest.
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Never grab the animal suddenly, taking it up by surprise. It will
develope anxious behavior.
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Allow your guinea pig ample free roaming time. They need to satisfy
their curiosity and the need physical activity.
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Be tolerant if your animals do not become fully litter trained.
Prepare for their needs by anticipating where they will move, and prepare
the quickest cleanup methods.
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With imaginative cage furnishings you can give your cavies plenty of
exercise right in their home.
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Most important are regular, varied, and high-quality foods. You
little pets should not eat because they are bored; rather, their foor should
satisfy their physical needs.
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Keep the cage and all accessories meticulously clean. Dirt encourages
the growth of disease-causing bacteria.
