Can you sleep with your guinea pigs?

You should never share a bed with your guinea pig. Even if you don't mind waking up in a pile of guinea pig poop, it's way too dangerous for your little cavy.
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Can you keep a guinea pig in your bedroom?

It is critically important to the long-term health and happiness of your guinea pig that you place its cage central to family activity or at the immediate periphery. Do not put cages in children's bedrooms. The guinea pig should be part of family life, even if it is designated as one person's pet.
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Are guinea pigs allowed at night?

The answer is no, guinea pigs are not nocturnal. Guinea pigs choose to sleep during both day and night.
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What do guinea pigs do at night?

Guinea pigs are active during the night as well as throughout the day. And this includes eating, drinking and running around. Your sleep will be disturbed with their squeaks and scurrying, and while guinea pigs don't require a lot of sleep, you definitely do.
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Do guinea pigs like to watch TV?

The quick answer is yes, although they obviously don't understand what's happening on the screen. Guinea pigs love to watch tv once they are used to the home, and they feel safe. They don't usually do that on their own but will sit with their owners when they're watching TV.
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Do guinea pigs like to be in the dark?

So, do guinea pigs like the dark? Yes, guinea pigs prefer the dark. They are prey animals and can easily be spotted during daylight hours by predators.
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Do LED lights hurt guinea pigs eyes?

Are LED Lights Dangerous For Guinea Pigs? As a general rule, LED lights are safe for guinea pigs.
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How can I get my guinea pig to sleep with me?

In order for your guinea pig to fall asleep in your hands, he needs to feel safe and comfortable—so don't expect it to happen the first few times you hold him. Work on gaining trust by touching, petting and picking up your guinea pig often. When you pick him up, hold him against your chest to make him feel more secure.
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What colors can guinea pigs see?

Unlike most rodents, guinea pigs -- also called cavies because of their scientific name, Cavia porcellus -- do see colors. They are not color-blind; they see most colors accurately. They also rely on their other senses, such as hearing and touch, which are more developed.
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Do guinea pigs sit in your lap?

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Lap time is an important part of bonding. It gives you one on one time with them to just enjoy being with each other. I often find myself just chatting away to our little piggies. They actually listen too!
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How often should I hold my guinea pig?

Most guinea pigs love spending quality time with their owners, so handling them is enjoyable for all concerned. Once your guinea pig gets to know you, being hand-fed and petted become important parts of their lives. This means it's actually up to you how much you hold them - you can do so as often as you like.
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Do guinea pigs get attached to their owners?

Do guinea pigs bond with their owners? Yes, they do form bonds with their humans, very much like cats or dogs. They're able to recognize certain people according to scent, sound, and sight cues.
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Can you hold a guinea pig too much?

It is recommended to hold your pet for maximum of 10-15 minutes at a time, as it naturally needs to go to the bathroom: If held for too long, your pet will let you know if it wants to get back to its home (it becomes restless, starts whining and nibbling your clothes) It is normal for a guinea pig to poop on you.
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Should I cover my guinea pig at night?

Covering the whole cage at night can create problems and affect your guinea pigs breathing. That means that you should only cover part of their cage at night. This ensures that the cage remains properly ventilated while still letting in some light.
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Is guinea pig poop harmful to humans?

In addition to the bacteria naturally present in all feces, guinea pigs with conditions such as salmonella or lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) can pass those conditions onto humans through direct contact with feces or even through the air.
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Will my guinea pig pee on me?

Guinea pigs are known to produce a good amount of urine and feces, and nothing seems to be off limits as a deposit area, even food and water dishes. This being the case, it's not surprising that guinea pigs might pee on people.
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Do guinea pigs love kisses?

Typically, guinea pigs like being kissed if they've formed a bond with a person doing the kissing. It also depends on the personality of the individual guinea pig. Some enjoy swapping kisses (or licks) as a display of affection.
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Do guinea pigs feel love?

Sometimes raising guinea pigs can seem like one-sided love especially when we would do anything for our guinea pigs. But you should not be discouraged! Guinea pigs love is shown differently from other pets.
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Do guinea pigs enjoy music?

Do Guinea Pigs like music? Yes, Guinea pigs have been found to enjoy certain types of music played at a soft volume. There have been many studies on the topic of what music is best for guinea pigs to listen to. Most people agree that classical music or soft jazz, in particular, might be good choices.
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Do guinea pigs have periods?

Female guinea pigs have estrous cycles in which they go into heat several times a year for several days, with different stages. However, they don't experience bleeding or periods as in a menstrual cycle. While they are in heat, they are fertile and go through spontaneous ovulation.
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Do guinea pigs like showers?

Guinea pigs don't enjoy being wet, and in cold climates bathing guinea pigs and not drying them off properly can give them chills, and make them feel very miserable at the very least.
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How do guinea pigs see humans?

Guinea Pig's Eyes

Compared to human vision, which is 22 images per second, this feature prevents blurred vision when a guinea pig turns his head. Guinea pigs can also see color, which allows them to differentiate from red, green and blue.
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Do guinea pigs eat their poop?

Not only is guineas eating their own poop perfectly normal and natural, but it is also essential for their health. Many small mammals perform the same practice, and there is actually more reason to worry if they are not eating their poop!
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