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Guinea Pig's Essentials Guide
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By
Vannie Explores
More high maintenance than you thought! Here's a short guide to caring for your guinea pigs if you're unsure of where to start!
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Sections
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Daily Essentials
Housing
Treats
Daily Essentials
Items that you should always have for your piggies!
Guinea pigs don't produce their own Vitamin C like we do so this is a must in their diet, in addition to foods that are rich in Vitamin C.
OXBOW Natural Science Vitamin C
Packed with vitamin C and other essential vitamins, they need to have this 24/7. It also helps them wear down their teeth.
OXBOW All Natural Western Timothy Hay
High in fiber and vitamins, these pellets are a must in their daily diet. It also encourages foraging when sprinkled throughout their cage.
OXBOW Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food
Housing
Being prey animals, they love to hide in dark spaces and have a sense of privacy.
KAYTEE Natural Tree Trunk Guinea Pig Hideout - Brown
The bigger, the better! Darkness and roominess is a must!
KAYTEE Guinea Pig Igloo Hideout
The basic structure of a C&C cage.
14 in. W x 14 in. H x 14 in. D Black DIY 8 Cube Grid Wire Cube Shelves, Shelving Unit
The inner layer of the C&C cage.
Coroplast 48 in. x 96 in. x 0.157 in. (4mm) White Corrugated Twinwall Plastic Sheet
Treats
For the fussy fur balls in your life
Perfect bribe to get them to come out/do tricks.
EXOTIC NUTRITION Green Pea Flakes Small Pet Treat
Mine goes crazy for these, and I can see why because I even found these to smell insanely yummy!
OXBOW Simple Rewards Freeze-Dried Strawberry Treat
If you're feeling boujee and want to really pamper your guinea pigs!
SCIENCE SELECTIVE Naturals Woodland Loops Treat