| Guinea pigs are very lovable animals. They are very | | | | my guinea pig a healthy, balanced diet?* Will I provide |
| affectionate and have their own personalities, which | | | | my guinea pig with fresh water every day?* Can I |
| will become very evident within days after you bring | | | | provide him with a comfortable cage?* Will I remove |
| them home. They love to snuggle and cuddle. They | | | | all soiled bedding every day?* Can I ensure that she |
| will live longer than most other small pets, usually five | | | | will be kept away from drafts, cold, too much heat |
| to eight years. Although guinea pigs are naturally | | | | or direct sunlight, and other pets?* Do I have the |
| healthy animals and rarely get sick, doing your part to | | | | time to care for and give affection to my guinea pig |
| care for them can have a direct impact on how long | | | | every day?* Am I willing to groom him/her regularly, |
| they will live.However, assuming that because they | | | | including baths?* Do I have a place in my home |
| live in cages, guinea pigs have little or no care | | | | where my guinea pig can exercise daily?* Am I willing |
| requirements is far from true. They need daily care. | | | | to take him/her to the vet when he/she needs |
| They rely upon you to give them proper nutrition, | | | | medical attention?* Does my budget allow for me to |
| exercise them daily, and give them lots of love.A | | | | provide for all the necessities?Guinea pigs have many |
| guinea pig will need fresh food and water every day. | | | | great attributes as pets. They do however, require |
| While this may seem like a lot of work, making it a | | | | quite a bit of cleaning, from their cage to the area |
| part of your daily routine will help it seem easy. In | | | | around the cage, as they will kick out their bedding |
| addition, you will receive lots of love from your pig, | | | | from time to time. In addition, there are several |
| which will make your sacrifices worthwhile.Just as | | | | activities that you should be prepared to perform on |
| with any other animal, before you make a | | | | a daily basis. Before making a decision to bring a |
| commitment, there are certain questions that you | | | | guinea pig into your home, make sure that you are |
| should ask yourself. Here is a list of things to consider | | | | prepared to take on this daily routine.In the end, for |
| as you make your decision:* Can I provide proper | | | | guinea pig lovers like myself, it's all worth it! All your |
| care for my pig every day of its life?* Am I willing to | | | | hard work will be rewarded with love, affection, and |
| let him/her live in the room in my house where I | | | | companionship. If you are prepared to properly care |
| spend most of my time?* Will I commit to feeding | | | | for your cavy, I higly recommend them as pets! |