Can I let my guinea pig air dry?

Can you blow dry your guinea pig? Yes! In fact, it is recommended that you fully dry them with a blow dryer (in a specific blow dryer setting). Once you have dried the guinea pigs enough with the towel, blow dry your guinea pig using 'cold' setting to prevent overheating your guinea pig.

How long does it take a guinea pig to dry?

We would recommend using a dryer on all long hairs as they take so long to dry and could get a chill. But even so, leave them for about 20 minutes to dry naturally.

What happens if a guinea pig gets wet?

It's best to bathe your guinea pigs on a day when it's not too wet outside, so that they can dry quickly afterwards. 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.

Do guinea pigs need fresh air?

When guinea pigs live outdoors, the fresh air definitely helps with the smell and odour is generally not as strong as it is when they are housed indoors. If you want to provide your guinea pigs with a natural lifestyle, housing them outdoors has many benefits.

Do guinea pigs need dust baths?

No, guinea pigs do not need sand baths. In their natural habitat of South America, guinea pigs would not use sand as a way to clean themselves. If presented with a sand bath guinea pigs would not know what to do with it and excess dust or sand particles could cause them some respiratory issues.

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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.

Can guinea pigs play in water?

Yes, guinea pigs can swim, but no, they don't enjoy it. If they have no other option in their natural habitat, swimming will allow them to escape predators. They may also decide to get their paws wet if there is a food source nearby. But their desire to go in the water stops there.

Do guinea pigs feel the cold?

Guinea pigs can really struggle with the cold weather, so it is important to offer them plenty of protection.

How long should you play with your guinea pig a day?

Ideally, a guinea pig will enjoy 3-4 hours of free range play time each day, especially if their cage habitat is small. Even with a big cage, however, it is important to provide adequate exercise out of the cage, and guinea pigs that can get these good workouts will be happier, healthier and better adjusted.

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.

What is the most common cause of death in guinea pigs?

Pneumonia. Pneumonia is actually the leading cause of death in Guinea pigs. It is generally caused by a bacterial infection. Some of the symptoms of pneumonia include wheezing, trouble breathing, discharge from the nose or mouth, weight loss, reddish eyes, and depression.

Do guinea pigs have a period?

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.

Do guinea pigs need grass to run on?

Hay and grass

Remember, guinea pigs need hay and/or grass for their digestive systems to function properly. Also, their teeth are always growing, and eating hay helps wear them down to keep them at the correct length and shape.

How often should you bathe guinea pigs?

How often should I bathe my guinea pig? Unlike humans, guinea pigs will only ever need a bath approximately 2 to 4 times a year. For hairless varieties, bathing is very rarely encouraged due to their particularly sensitive skin, and their difficulty in regulating their temperature.

Do guinea pigs shiver after a bath?

If your guinea pig is shivering after a bath, you should change the way you bath him. Wash him in a shallow bowl of warm water in a warm room -- since water carries heat away from the body, washing him in a cold room is like getting out of the shower and standing in front of a box fan.

Do guinea pigs cry?

So, although we wouldn't consider guinea pigs to cry 'emotional tears', like all mammals their eyes do produce physical tears. This is to keep their eye moist and clean.

What do guinea pigs like to sleep in?

While they don't sleep much, guinea pigs still need a secluded, comfy spot to snooze. Place a sleeping box or cuddle cup in your furry friend's cage and line it with some soft hay or paper bedding to keep him comfy. Get a large sleeping box for more than one guinea pig to share.

Do guinea pigs like hanging beds?

Many guinea pigs will love to rest on a soft bed! There are many different colors, styles, etc of beds your piggies will enjoy! Also, you don't even have to use a bed that is made for guinea pigs! Dog and cat beds also provide your guinea pigs with a nice, comfortable, and huge place to rest!

Do guinea pigs need light at night?

As a general rule, guinea pigs do not need a light at night. Guinea pigs can't see in the dark, but they have sharp senses and skills that help them navigate their cage – such as hearing, smell, and spatial memory. In fact, keeping their cage dark at night benefits guinea pigs in several ways.

Do guinea pigs sneeze?

An occasional sneeze from your piggy is not usually anything to worry about. Just like us, guinea pigs can get particles up their nose and they may sneeze to shift the blockage.

Do guinea pigs need blankets?

Add blankets and towels.

Blankets give your guinea pigs something to snuggle up under, which helps them better maintain their body heat. Any blanket will do, though smaller is probably better. A small fleece blanket is a great option. You can also cut up old towels to use.

Can guinea pigs see color?

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.

What is poisonous to guinea pigs?

Make sure you do not feed your guinea pigs the following foods (this is not an exhaustive list): cereals; grains; nuts; seeds; dried beans, corn, and peas; buttercups; garden shrubs (such as hemlock or privet); lilies of any kind; sweet peas; nightshade; oak; avocado; onion grass; onions; potato tops; mushrooms; ...

Can a guinea pig drink water out of a bowl?

Water bowls are also another option that can be used in conjunction with bottles. A heavy ceramic bowl which cannot be easily tipped over is best. Some guinea pigs may find it much easier to drink from a bowl compared to a bottle, however bowls will require frequent rinsing and cleaning as they may become soiled.