Guinea pigs are gentle, social and will enjoy the companionship of another guinea pig (if you
have two, house only same gender pairs), as well as interaction with their Pet Parents.
Although shy at first, guinea pigs will develop intense affection for their Pet Parents and may
whistle to signal their happiness.
This means that guinea pigs are most active during the day. They will sleep about 4-6 hours per
night.
Handle your guinea pig gently. Place one hand under her shoulders with your thumb over and around
the neck, use your other hand to support under her back end, and hold firmly but not tightly.
Guinea pigs cannot store or manufacture vitamin C, so you'll need to add a supplement to her
water daily.
Your guinea pig's front teeth never stop growing -- so she needs lots of healthy things to chew
on like treat sticks and chews.
Your guinea pig needs a well-ventilated home with a solid floor, large enough for a food dish,
water bottle and a hiding area (if one isn't built in). There should be plenty of room for all
cage accessories, and for her to move around freely. Minimum cage size is 24"L x 12"W x 12"H (61
cm x 31 cm x 31 cm).
