Guinea Pigs

It might seem that guinea pigs are very easy to look after, but they have five very important needs. Do you know what they are?

PDSA pet care tips for guinea pigs
Watch videos of PDSA vets and nurses caring for pets
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PDSA pet care tips for guinea pigs

Here’s a quick check list of things I need:

A large, clean weatherproof home that can be moved indoors when it gets cold

Cosy, clean bedding, such as hay or straw
Plenty of hay to eat everyday, I also like guinea pig nuggets and washed fruit and vegetables
Plenty of fresh drinking water from a clean bottle
A large exercise run on a safe, grassy area
Company from another guinea pig of the same sex – I don't like to be kept on my own. Remember not to keep me with rabbits as we can bully each other
A gnawing block to wear my teeth down
A brush to groom my coat if I'm long-haired
Toys, like tubes and shelters, so I don’t get bored and can hide when I want to
Remember, to gently handle me from a young age so I can get used to people

A vet to treat me if I am sick or injured

Watch videos of PDSA vets and nurses caring for pets

We have lots of brillaint videos showing our vets and nurses caring for pets. Why don't you watch today?

Below is a video that shows PDSA vet, James, speaking about some of the things you should consider before getting a new pet. Having a pet is a big responsibility and he says that pets like dogs, cats and rabbits should all be vaccinated, neutered and insured. He says that pets need our time and love, with time spent playing and exercising them every day, and that anyone thinking about getting a pet also needs to fully consider all the costs that will be involved.

We have lots more video's you can watch on our Watch page.

Downloads for you

We have a great poster you can download and print out to keep at home.

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Download our pet files page on Guinea Pigs (PDF - 449 KB)

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