What is the longest a guinea pig has lived?

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the oldest guinea pig known was 14 years and 10.5 months old and was named Snowball. The average life expectancy of guinea pigs is about 4 to 7 years. Snowball died in February 1979.

Can guinea pigs live for 20 years?

The average guinea pig lifespan is between five to eight years, though particularly pampered and healthy animals can reach ten years or more. This is much longer than other small mammal pets like hamsters, mice, and rats, but shorter than animals like dogs or cats.

Can a guinea pig live for 12 years?

To my knowledge, the breed of guinea pig can affect life span. Silkies/Shelties or Peruvians have lived 12 to 14 years. The hairless breeds tend to be short-lived at 3 to 5 years. It is difficult to determine the age of a guinea pig, but looking at its feet can give you a clue.

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.

Is a 6 year old guinea pig old?

The average lifespan for a guinea pig is about five to seven years. Many vets consider four-year-old guinea pigs approaching their golden years, but there is no hard and fast rule. It's almost impossible to gauge the age of an adult guinea pig after they are fully grown.

How long do guinea pigs live as pets?

How can u tell if a guinea pig is dying?

Do guinea pigs get skinny when they get old?

As guinea pigs tend to lose body fat as they age, their hips will often become more prominent. If you notice your guinea pig is rapidly losing weight, in the range of 50-100g; in a short period of time, it is advised to contact your vet. Fast weight loss is often an indicator of a developing health issue.

Can you bring a guinea pig back to life?

Unfortunately, guinea pigs can't come back to life. If your pet dies, you can't reverse the situation. That's the end of the story. You won't be able to make any new memories with that pet.

Can guinea pigs play dead?

Playing Dead

In the wild, cavies lie motionless on their backs to make predators think they are already dead. Domestic guinea pigs sometimes use this tactic if they become very frightened.

Why is my guinea pig lying on its side?

Typically, a guinea pig laying on its side is a sign of a happy, relaxed guinea pig. However, if lying on his side is accompanied by twitching, shortness of breath, or other signs of illness, your guinea pig is ill and should be taken to a vet. Guinea pigs also lie on their sides if they're shocked or scared.

How old is a 3 year old guinea pig?

6 months = 5 years old. 1 year = 10 years old. 2 years = 20 years old. 3 years = 30 years old.

Is 3 old for a guinea pig?

The average lifespan for a guinea pig is about 5 to 7 years. Many vets consider four-year-old guinea pigs to be approaching their golden years, but there is no hard and fast rule. Just like us, guinea pigs age differently and at different rates. Signs of aging appear earlier in some guinea pigs, and later in others.

At what age is a guinea pig considered old?

Senior Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are usually considered seniors once they are more than 5 years old.

How long can a guinea pig live alone?

Guinea pigs should never be left alone for more than 12 hours at a time. If you're going to be away for an extended period, your piggies must have everything they need to keep them healthy and comfortable, including lots of food, water and toys.

Are guinea pigs smart?

Guinea pigs are actually very intelligent pet rodents, they are able to understand some gestures, respond to their names and identify various sounds. They also can catch on and learn a few tricks faster than some other pets.

Do male guinea pigs live longer than females?

Male guinea pigs (boars) have a tendency to live a little longer than females (sows), especially if the females are having young. Both have similar temperaments although males often have a bolder personality, making them easier to handle.

What does it mean when guinea pigs lay flat?

Guinea pigs lay flat because they feel safe and comfortable enough with you and their surroundings, and they just want to lay still and relax for a while. Most of the time there's no problem with a guinea pig lying down flat because it just shows that it's peaceful enough for them to be able to relax out in the open.

What do I do with my dead guinea pig?

Leave your deceased guinea pig in the cage (or put them back if they died outside of the cage) so that your remaining guinea pigs can see him. They may ignore him or trundle up and lick him. Give them half an hour with their friend before you remove him from the cage.

How do you know if your guinea pig hates you?

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.

Do guinea pigs understand death?

Let your Guinea Pig understand what has happened

If you find that your Guinea Pig has passed away during the night, your surviving guinea pig would have been with them and may understand what has happened. Sometimes you will find that your Guinea Pig would be cuddling up to them; trying to keep them warm.

Do guinea pigs get lonely?

Guinea pigs are herd animals and really shouldn't be kept alone. Even if you're the best owner in the world and handle them every day, they'll still be lonely without a fellow guinea pig to talk to, so it's really important to keep guinea pigs together.

Can guinea pigs get fat?

Guinea pigs can get fat quickly if they don't eat the right food or don't take enough exercise. Use our body condition score chart (Pet Size-O-Meter) every four weeks or so to check your guinea pig's body condition score.

Can you get guinea pigs high?

If you've ever wondered if your pets can get high, the answer is yes, but they don't like it and it's not good for them.

How long do guinea pigs sleep?

Guinea pigs don't have a specific time where they sleep, but will usually sleep on average about 6 hours a day. While I was filming our most recent vlog, you may notice certain sleeping habits of my own guinea pigs. My guinea pigs tend to sleep when I sleep.