Pet Guinea Pigs – Are They The Right Pet For You?

Would a pet guinea pig be the right pet for you?

I just love guinea pigs. They are cuter and more snugglier than rabbits and easier to look after than your typical domesticated pets – cats and dogs. The guinea pig is a species of rodent, but don’t let that intimidate you. As you probably already know are not pigs  nor do they come from Guinea.

They are not your average rodent and are different from hamsters and large gerbils. One of the biggest differences is that they take many naps throughout the entire day, instead of at night. This means that you can play and care for them throughout the day as they have plenty of energy and don’t fall into a long sleep. Great companions for kids!

Guinea pigs, also known as cavies,  make great pets  because they can be easily potty trained. And even if they do leave you are few surprises around the house it takes little effort and time to clean up the mess. They also don’t need to be taken for any walks nor require  special environmental conditions, such as a specific room temperature. This makes them the perfect low maintainance  pet.

All they really need is plenty of tender loving care, a cage with a reasonable amount  of space and some basic material for bedding. Old newspapers work great for this.  Just keep them hydrated throughout the day with plenty of water and ensure that  they have enough food – pellets, hey, vegeis and fruit.

They are quite independent and do their own thing if no one is about.  They are very easy to hand-tame and love a cuddle or hand-feed. You don’t need to give them constant attention as you would with other pets.

If you want a pet that is easy to care for but also offers you friendly warmth, then a pet guinea pig is right for you.