Guinea pig

19/03/2023

17/03/2023

Penicillin contained in mold is a deadly poison for guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs are forced to eat constantly and in small portions due to the special structure of their digestive system.

17/03/2023

Guinea pigs sleep more than most other mammals. During the day, they go to sleep several times for 10-15 minutes, but this is usually all they do.

16/03/2023

Guinea pigs are constantly grooming themselves: they wash and clean their fur carefully. Of course, they like to look good, but that's not the main reason! On an instinctive level, guinea pigs "remove" all odors from themselves so that predators don't smell them.

13/03/2023

● Guinea pigs can be seriously injured even by falling from a low height.
● Guinea pigs, unlike other rodents such as mice, can distinguish colors.

10/03/2023

Guinea pigs are not the quietest of pets.
Guinea pigs make distinctive wheezing and whistling noises, especially when waiting for a treat or when they need attention. As a rule, they are not too loud to bother the neighbors, but they can interrupt your sleep or interfere with your dinner.

08/03/2023

08/03/2023

A guinea pig is a long-term commitment.
Even though guinea pigs don't live as long as cats or dogs, they still require a lot of attention and care. The average age of these animals is 5-7 years, and sometimes even longer, so be prepared to care for them for that long.