Guinea Pig Toys

By guinea-pig-gal, on August 20th, 2010%

Guinea Pig Toys

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are not only cute and cuddlesome animals but they also make great pets. These lovely little creatures display liveliness and inquisitiveness and are perfect for the new or experienced pet owner. If you trace back their history, you’ll see that the domesticated guinea pig have wild guinea pig ancestors from the Andres region. Unlike their wild counterparts, domesticated guinea pigs have been especially bred and domesticated and make perfect pets.

Guinea pigs do not require too much care and can live till five or seven years or even longer. With proper maintenance, adequate food, and suitable supplies (an adequate cage) and quality food and water, guinea pigs can stay healthy and fit, maintain a fine temperament, and make great additions to the family home.

Here’s some advice for taking care of your guinea pig:

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Guinea Pig Toys – Do they need them and what kind?

By guinea-pig-gal, on August 1st, 2009%

Do Guinea Pigs play with toys? Do they need them? The answer is yes.

Guinea Pigs are very social animals. Ideally, your guinea pig should have a friend, another guinea pig. They really do like to live in pairs. But even if you have a single guinea pig, you want to provide some fun toys to give them some variety in their day.

So, what can toys to guinea pigs like, and what kind should they not have? Continue reading Guinea Pig Toys – Do they need them and what kind?

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