What does it mean when a guinea pig stretches?

What does it mean when a guinea pig stretches?

When a guinea pig stretches they are really just trying to make themselves more comfortable, generally before nap time. They will often display this behaviour and yawn whilst being petted and may even drift off into guinea pig dream land. As mentioned previously, guinea pigs do love a good yawn!

When to put a New Guinea Pig in a separate cage?

When you bring home a new friend for an existing guinea pig, or get guinea pigs from two different sources, keep them in separate rooms with separate cages for 2-3 weeks before trying to put them together. This will ensure that the new guinea pig does not have any medical problems which could be transmitted to the other.

Can you have a younger guinea pig with an older guinea pig?

Just be careful that you don’t have a very feisty younger guinea pig with a very laid back older guinea pig. In that case, the younger one may challenge the older one’s position as alpha guinea pig.

How big does a guinea pig cage need to be?

Adequate cage space. While minimum cage size requirements for two guinea pigs is 7.5 square feet (or a 2×3 grid cage), we recommend a 10.5 square-foot cage (or a 2×4 grid cage). Even one guinea pig needs 7.5 square feet. Adding a few more square feet for two should be possible in most cases.

How to take care of a guinea pig after surgery?

After the surgery, keep your pet quiet and separated from other guinea pigs while recovering. A small, clean cage with towels for bedding works well. The towels should be changed at least twice a day. Check to see that the guinea pig is eating and drinking; extra vitamin C may also be helpful.

When you bring home a new friend for an existing guinea pig, or get guinea pigs from two different sources, keep them in separate rooms with separate cages for 2-3 weeks before trying to put them together. This will ensure that the new guinea pig does not have any medical problems which could be transmitted to the other.

Just be careful that you don’t have a very feisty younger guinea pig with a very laid back older guinea pig. In that case, the younger one may challenge the older one’s position as alpha guinea pig.

Adequate cage space. While minimum cage size requirements for two guinea pigs is 7.5 square feet (or a 2×3 grid cage), we recommend a 10.5 square-foot cage (or a 2×4 grid cage). Even one guinea pig needs 7.5 square feet. Adding a few more square feet for two should be possible in most cases.

After the surgery, keep your pet quiet and separated from other guinea pigs while recovering. A small, clean cage with towels for bedding works well. The towels should be changed at least twice a day. Check to see that the guinea pig is eating and drinking; extra vitamin C may also be helpful.

When a guinea pig stretches they are really just trying to make themselves more comfortable, generally before nap time. They will often display this behaviour and yawn whilst being petted and may even drift off into guinea pig dream land.

What does it mean when your guinea pig lays down a lot?

It actually is really normal behavior when you see your guinea pigs lay down a lot. It just means that they feel secure enough lying down for a long period of time. It is also normal for a guinea pig to lay down a lot when they are starting to become bored too.

Why does my guinea pig drag his bum on the floor?

Male guinea pigs will mark their territory. The scent glands are located close to the anus and they scoot on their butt to help spread the scent around the cage.