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| Danger | Source of Danger | How to Avoid Danger |
| Falling | Balcony
Table |
Supervise your animals when they run free.
Secure the area with wire or boards. |
| Getting crushed
Getting stuck |
Doors | Watch carefully when opening or closing doors. |
| Heat stroke | Sun
Heaters |
Never place a cage in the sun or next to a heating unit. |
| Cats Dogs Badgers Raptors |
Balcony
Outdoor housing |
Screen the cavies' housing roof to protect them from their natural enemies. |
| Electrical shock | Electrical cords
Outlets |
Unplug nearby cords during free run.
Cover electrical lines with netal or plaster. |
| Burn | Any hot objects | Do not allow free run close to stove, toaster, ashtrays, and the like. |
| Poisoning | Poisonous houseplants
Treated or varnished woods |
Eliminate poisonous houseplants from all areas where the guinea pig will
move about.
Use only nonpoisonous paint for housing and furnishings. |
| Injuries | Human footsteps | Watch your step when the animals run free. |
| Toxicity from Food Additives | Antiboties | Read labels carefully.
Do not allow cavies access to rabbit food or other pet food that cantains antibiotics. |
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