1 Quick Manual

Quick Manual: Health

Health & Care: Yes, you have to do better than buying hay and pouring water.

  1. EVERY FEW WEEKS trim the toenails of your cavy (you can do yours more frequently for practicing purposes).

    2. Be cautious!     If you clip too close to the blood vessel the toe nail may start to bleed. Use an additional lightning to see clearly what are you trimming.

  2. EVERY FEW MONTHS bath your guinea pig in a clean, warm water. Dry it gently with a cozy cloth and keep it warm until it dries.

  3. EVERY WEEK weigh your pet to ensure it is not losing weight. Losing weight more than two ounces (~60g) could be a common symptom of illness or dental problems.

  4. ALWAYS watch for signs of illness. Watch for mites on your guinea pig. More info on Guinea Pig Health Page.