What happens if you get a guinea pig for free?
Please be aware that if you get a guinea pig via free-ads that it can easily turn into a rather steep and sometimes expensive learning curve; the responsibilities and risks re. potential health problems (quarantine), pregnancy and compatibility with your own piggy are all on your side.
What to do with a guinea pig that has died?
If the companion has died from a transmittable illness, please have your surviving piggy checked by a vet and wait 2-4 weeks before letting your bereaved guinea pig come in contact with others (quarantine). It can be a weighing up of risks if your bereaved guinea pig is showing signs of acute pining.
Can a 5 year old Bury a Guineapig?
Yes I will call the vet to check what I should look out for in case. I have tucked her into a shoebox on a bed of hay and fleecy stuff so DD can see her if she wants to and we can bury her this evening and have a little ceremony. The other two ‘belong’ to the older two children so our 5 year old is the one most bereft.
How old do guinea pigs have to be before bonding?
You may also need to conduct a quarantine before bonding for guinea pigs over 4 months of age.
When to get a baby guinea pig after birth?
When to Get a Baby Guinea Pig. Let’s be clear, a newborn guinea pig should not leave its mother’s side for at least 3 weeks. In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy needs to be nursed in a safe environment with the mother.
What to do if a pregnant guinea pig dies?
Getting your guinea pigs’ blood tested by a professional veterinarian is the first step. Your vet will give you the solution then. Pregnant guinea pigs are obviously going through a lot of pain and trouble. So you have to try to make things easier for them. If you fail in taking proper care of your pregnant guinea pig, they could die.
When to bathe and groom a baby guinea pig?
Baby Guinea Pig Grooming You should avoid grooming your baby guinea pig until there are old enough. In some cases, bathing a newborn pup will wash and shed away their sensitive skin. Ideally, you want to wait until they’re adolescent guinea pigs before washing them frequently.
How old do guinea pigs have to be to be sold?
In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy needs to be nursed in a safe environment with the mother. Failure to do so will show how irresponsible the breeder is. If a breeder tries to sell you a guinea pig under 3 weeks old, then you should find another breeder.
