Guinea pigs

Do you think you have what it takes to care for a guinea pig? Are you positive? Well okay, if you say so. We will cover multiple things throughout this session, such as What is a guinea pig and how to care for one. So lets get started. Based on what I know, and a little help from guineapigcare.com, let me tell you what you need to know to prepare yourself for your little guinea. Now, lets start with what exactly a guinea pig is. A guinea pig, or Cavy (pronounced “kay-vee”) as it’s scientific name is pronounced, is a tail-less rodent native to the coast of South America. They usually weigh 3 ounces at birth and 1-2 pounds fully grown. An adult cavy will usually measure 8-10 inches vertically. They can have long, short, or short and curly hair.…

I did my presentation over how many times my lovely guinea pig Gus whistled at me when I walked in the room. I got Gus about two years ago, and I will say he is a very needy piggy. His specific breed is a teddy guinea pig, which means he has some what long hair, and he is very fluffy. Now, on about my research. As I said before, Gus is needy; therefore, if I were to leave the room and come back he would want a treat, he would want me to pet him on his little head, or he would want me to just…

Guinea pigs are unlike most other rodents, they are small and they are easy to take care of. Other animals require a lot more of work but guinea pigs are simple pets to care for. They are easy on your pocketbook meaning that they do not cost that much. Also guinea pigs can adjust to your schedule than other animals. My research will show that the guinea pig evolution, appearance, habitat, lifestyle, and diet and prey make the guinea pig one of the most interesting Rodent to learn about. The…

Despite the name, they are not pigs at all, nor do they come from Guinea. Guinea pigs were first domesticated as far back as 2000BC in the South American Andes mountains, from a region we now call Bolivia and Peru. They were originally kept as food, but many may have become family pets for children to rear as pets back then. Guinea pigs are also called 'Cavy'which is short for Cavia Porcellus, their official name. Male guinea pigs are referred to as boars and females are called sows. In…

According to his article, the Guinea Pig is a domesticated species of rodent that came from South America that belongs to the cavy family. They have a very robust body with short study limbs, large eyes and head, and very tiny short ears. Their feet have hairless soles, like many other mammals, they also have very sharp short claws. The Guinea Pig us a fairly large rodent that weighs one to up to three pounds, and is twenty to forty centimeters long. They used to be a native animal in…

Guinea pigs, scientifically called cavia porcellus, have existed for over 3000 years. The Incus were the first to discover and domesticate the small rodent, and used the pigs on farms. Eventually, Americans received the animal from Africa and made them into pets (Bradford). To take care of a guinea pig, the first thing to do is provide a proper home. Guinea pigs require a cage at least 18 inches wide, 25 inches deep, and 14 inches high. The preferred bedding for the rodents is shredded cedar…

Ax-Men Pandas There once was a guinea pig village in the old forest, the tribe is very unhappy because their houses are old, weak and broken. One August day two red pandas, Red and Stipe, walked towards the village in the old forest with axes over their shoulders. The villagers approached the two brother pandas and asked them if they could help them. They were very pleased when the pandas said yes. It would only cost the villagers a nice place to sleep and food for their bellies. The pandas…

In about a week from now my dorm mates and I will be recieving a pair of two year old guinea pigs, Pumpkin and Ginger. My mom has had these two guinea pigs for the past year or so and she recently decided that she didn’t want them --- as the has habituated with her pets of the past. She had previously promised my dorm mates and I one of her six cats, but going back on her word she decided she would bestow upon us her guinea pigs instead, we decided we’ll take what we can get. So in preparation…

If you have ever considered raising guinea pigs as pets, you aren't alone. Many are attracted to the idea of having guinea pigs as pets, mainly due to their cuteness. Not only that, they're actually one of the easiest pets to own. But even they will need some attention for both their health and safety. As with all pets, being a responsible owner is always important. Before you go to your local pet store and bring home a guinea pig, you should educate yourself on some of the basic requirements…

wait to buy a new guinea pig. He and his twin sister, Stacy, drove in their new green car to Cullen’s Critters, a pet store in Pacifica, California. The pet store, which opened eight years ago, included all pets that weren’t cats and dogs, such as fish, snakes, and lizards. And of course, Sam’s favorite animal, guinea pigs. While the twins took the ten-minute drive from their neighborhood to the pet store, they decided to listen to some tunes on Stacy’s phone. And what better lyrics than those…