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Consider this when purchasing guinea pig supplies: a water dish is perfectly acceptable for a dog or a cat-but highly inadvisable for a guinea pig for at least two reasons. 1) Cavies tend to knock dishes or bowls over quite frequently and 2) they tend to defecate often and they tend to defecate everywhere. (Yes, even in their food and water dishes.) Because of this, when selecting guinea pig supplies, you would be well-advised to avoid water dishes or water bowls and to instead outfit your cage with a top quality water bottle.

Guinea pigs love to explore, and they are naturally playful little creatures. Guineas require plenty of fiber (in the form of hay or approved guinea grasses) as well as high quality guinea pig pellets and vegetable or fruit treats. Guineas do not respond well to being out in the open (as they are prey animals), and leashes or harnesses should not be used on guineas as they can cause injury to the guinea’s little body and increase the guinea’s stress.

On the other hand, if your pigs do manage to flip the bowl over (and it’s very probable that they will), it will cause a wet spot in the bedding that can became an appealing breeding ground for mold, fungus, or other undesirable life forms.

High Quality Foods – Timothy hay, fresh vegetables, fruits and a good quality of Timothy pellet food. (Stay away from pellet foods that have wheat, soy, alfalfa or beets as the top ingredients.) Use only pellets that are formulated for guinea pigs. Pelleted food that is labeled for use with small animals will lack the proper nutrients that are essential for your guinea pigs. Do not forget the treats. Guinea pigs love treats, so don’t forget them. (Most treats given to these pets are different fruits and veggies. So always keep some on hand.)

You will see vitamin C drops widely recommended as guinea pigs are not able to produce any on their own. However these supplements rapidly degrade when exposed to light and gives the water a taste many guinea pigs find unpleasant. If your pet does not like the taste of the water you provide it is very likely that he or she will not drink enough to ensure good health. The best source of vitamin C is still fresh fruits and green vegetables.

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Almost nothing is better for your pet guinea pig than some form of grass hay. Timothy hay is a great choice-containing both high-quality nutrition and the long strand fibers necessary for good digestion. Timothy hay can be given to your pet directly or as the main ingredient in food pellets.

Guinea Pig Supplies