This is the perfect size of cage for 2 piggies. I highly recommend Kavee cages since they are designed specifically for guinea pigs. This design gives your piggies all of the room to roam. Although floor time is still essential to raising happy and healthy guinea pigs.
4x2 C and C Cage for Guinea Pigs with Loft Ramp | Kavee C&C Cages USA – Kavee USA (kaveecage.net) |
Children's liquid vitamin C is a must. Guinea pigs are unique mammals that lack the ability to produce Vitamin C. Therefore it is needed as a supplement. You can give them 1/2 a mL per week, or even give it to them daily.
Amazon.com: ChildLife Essentials Liquid Vitamin C - Immune Support, Vitamin C Liquid, All-Natural, Gluten-Free, Allergen Free, Non-GMO, High in Antioxidants - Orange Flavor, 4 Ounce Bottle : Health & Household |
1 mL oral syringes are needed to give your piggies supplements and medications.
Amazon.com: 1ml Oral Syringe - 100 Pack – Luer Slip Tip, No Needle, Sterile Individually Blister Packed - Medicine Administration for Infants, Toddlers and Small Pets : Health & Household |
Critical Care is a great source of vitamins and nutrients that are needed for a guinea pig to thrive. Critical Care Herbivore is needed if you ever suspect your piggy is losing weight or not feeling well. It provides the boost they need and helps them get their appetite back.
Amazon.com : Oxbow Animal Health Critical Care, Herbivore, Apple-Banana Flavor, 141 Gram Bag : Pet Supplements And Vitamins : Pet Supplies |
Terramycin ointment can be found on Amazon and in store at Tractor Supply. Sometimes piggy's can get hay poke, or a scratched eye. This cream can be applied up to 4 times a day. It works great to heal their eye(s).
Amazon.com : Terramycin Antibiotic Ointment for Eye Infection Treatment in Dogs, Cats, Cattle, Horses, and Sheep, 0.125oz Tube : Pet Supplies |
Baytril is an antibiotic safe for guinea pigs. They are prone to URI's and it's always good to have this at home. You do not need a vet prescription. This can take a while to receive in the mail so be sure to order it before you have guinea pigs.
Baytril 10% We Have It Ready To Ship - No RX Needed – All Bird Products |
Ivermectin is a parasiticide, it can rid your piggies from mites that easily comes from their hay. This can be used about every 6 months as a preventative. All you have to do is place a small drop behind each piggies ear. The paste works just as well.
Amazon.com : Durvet IVERMECTIN Pour ON for Cattle : Pet Supplies |
Choosing the right feed is a huge decision when getting a guinea pig. Make sure you feed your guinea pigs a good quality pellet. Do not buy feed with colorful pieces or seeds in it, it should be pellets only. We use Oxbow Essentials, but Kalmbach, and Mazuri are also great choices.
Amazon.com : Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food - All Natural Adult Guinea Pig Pellets - 25 lb. : Dry Pet Food : Pet Supplies |
As stated before, guinea pigs are unable to create their own vitamin c. Therefore, it is essential that guinea pigs are aware and able to feed each guinea pig about 1 cup of fresh green and red leafy vegetables every day. Bell peppers, corn on the cob, carrots, and broccoli are also loved treats in our caviary in moderation.
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Guinea pigs can easily get ringworm. This is easily treatable with an antifungal cream. Apply to the infected area multiple times a day for quick results. This is very contagious to other cage mates and to humans. Wash hands after handling and if you have the cage space, please separate the infected piggy from the others.
Amazon.com: CareALL® 1.0 oz. Antifungal Miconazole Nitrate 2% Cream, Compare to Micatin, Cures Most Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm : Health & Household |
I often see piggies with horrible feet issues resulting from never having their nails trimmed. It is such a simple and easy task that should be done about once a month, sometimes more often. Trimming your piggies' nails could improve your piggy's life. If nails are never trimmed, their nails curl up under their feet causing pain to walk. A simple pair of nail clippers like these are simple to use and work wonderful.
Amazon.com: Kaytee Pro-Nail Trimmer : Beauty & Personal Care |