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Pet City Mt Gravatt use and recommend GUINEA PIG CARE SHEET Guinea Pig Checklist Oxbow Pellets Oxbow Hay (75% of a Guinea Pigs Diet) Fresh Fruit & Vegetables guinea pig.indd 1 (20% of a Guinea Pigs Diet) (5% of a Guinea Pigs diet when feeding Oxbow) Cage Bedding (soft bedding to soak up An essential staple of any Herbivore diet High-quality hay is essential to the health of rabbits, guinea pigs and other small herbivores. High-quality hay provides a long-strand fibre source that is needed to improve the digestive and intestinal function by stimulating the digestive system. urine + gentle on feet) Igloo (to hide in and feel safe) Wood Chews Salt Lick Stone Daily C Tablets (perfect treat Served by: and also essential Vitamin C) Flat Food Dish Water bottle with dripper Worming Solution Fido’s Rinse Concentrate Shampoo Tunnel (to hide and play in) Cage Cleaner Spray (safe for use around Guinea Pigs) Join the Pet City Club and save $$$ every time you shop! www.petcity.com.au Ph: 07 3349 2086 14/05/2012 4:46:37 PM General Care Guinea Pigs need to have a secure cage to ensure they are safe from predators at all times. If they feel threatened or scared they may go off their food and become ill. Igloos are a great way to help your Guinea Pig feel safe and secure especially if they feel threatened. Their cage should be checked daily and any soiled bedding or left over fruit and vegetables should be removed. We suggest regular cleaning of the cage should be at least once a week depending on how many Guinea Pigs you have, perhaps even twice a week. Choosing the right size cage is extremely important, so it is a good idea for you to know how many Guinea Pigs you wish to keep. Don’t forget Guinea Pigs will breed continually so it is very important to make sure you buy the same sex. Guinea Pigs can be housed outdoors or indoors however, if they are housed indoors it is important that they be allowed access to natural sunlight for about 5-10 minutes each day. But always make sure they can retreat to a shady area if they become too hot or stressed. Guinea Pigs are extremely sensitive to the heat and to the cold, so never leave a Guinea Pig in direct sunlight with no shade and always remember in winter it is best to have a night cage inside the house. Guinea Pigs also have sensitive eyes so it is important to keep them away from bright lights especially if they have red eyes. If you have a cage with wire on the bottom we recommend you cover the wire with a layer of newspaper and then a layer of soft bedding or remove wire if possible. The reason for this is because wire can cause ma jor health problems to your Guinea Pig such as sores, infection and joint problems. Don’t forget if your cage has an open base it is not completely predator proof so you may need to purchase camping pegs to help prevent predators from digging or squeezing underneath. guinea pig.indd 2 Guinea Pigs make wonderful pets for both children and adults alike. Just because they are small doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to consider before adding them to your family. Responsible pet ownership always involves a certain amount of planning, commitment, time and expense. So in all fairness to you and your pet, always do your homework first and learn as much as possible about the animal, including all of its’ requirements. Guinea Pigs are extremely social animals and should be kept in small groups of two or more depending on cage space. It is important to realize that Guinea Pigs can grow up to 20-25cm long and can generally live between 4-8yrs if properly taken care of. At Pet City Mt Gravatt we do our best to ensure that your new pet is as healthy and happy as possible. This care sheet has been created to give you some helpful tips and practical information for keeping Guinea Pigs. Diet Guinea Pigs require a well balanced diet that does not vary from day to day as they have sensitive stomachs. Pet City Mt Gravatt recommendation of the perfect diet is 75% Oxbow Hay with 20% Oxbow Pellets (roughly 2 tablespoons per day for adults but baby Guinea Pigs can eat as much as they desire) and 5% fresh fruit and vegetables every day. High fibre is definitely the key to a healthy gastrointestinal system for a Guinea Pig. Problems for Guinea Pigs Mites and Lice are nasty pests that can cause itchy and painful skin problems for Guinea Pigs. If you notice your Guinea Pig scratching a lot, it might be lice so treatment with the Fido’s Rinse Concentrate will give your Guinea Pig some relief. However if your Guinea Pig is scratching and is losing hair you may have a mite problem so you will need to visit your local vet. Dental Disease is also a very common problem for Guinea Pigs, this is due to the fact that Guinea Pigs have continuously growing teeth. Their teeth need to be chewing on fibrous and abrasive foods to help prevent their teeth from over growing. This is why getting a Guinea Pigs diet right is so important. Another way you can help is by ensuring your Guinea Pig always has Oxbow hay and wood chews available. Worming is also a must with Guinea Pigs just like it is for dogs and cats. This is easily given by drops directly into the mouth or into the water bottle. Pet City Mt Gravatt recommends this be done every 3 months. Herbs and Plants / Fruit and Vegetables: High in Vitamin C: Super Tasty: Strawberries Basil Paw Paw Clover Brussel Sprouts Wombok Capsicum Tomato Kiwi Fruit (feed Sparingly) Spinach Rocket Kale Cucumber Cabbage leaves Corn(feed Sparingly) Raspberries Celery Cauliflower Carrots Pak Choy (feed Sparingly Coriander Capsicum Dandelion Cabbage Dill (feed Sparingly) Mint Apples Parsley Mulberries and leaves Watermelon DO NOT FEED: Raspberry leaves, unripe fruits or veg, potatoes, seeds, nuts, thyme, bulbs of plants, avocado, onion, rosehips, buds or dairy products. 14/05/2012 4:46:40 PM