guinea pig problem

[Randy]

I wanted to now if there is a way that my two little guinea pigs could like me better!

[chrissycat21]

How long have you had your guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs by nature are shy animals, so if you haven't had them that long, they will be slightly afraid of you.

[Randy]

Well I have two guinea pigs. Both girls. Ones named Piglet and the other Pooh. I got them on saturday 3/19/05. I guess thats why. But is there a way i could make my two wonderful guinea pigs trust me better. Like i heard putting them on your chest helps alot. Any other ways? And i was also wondering if you are supose to cut there nails. I dont know much about guinea pigs, but im reading all i can. Any tips i should know. It would really help. Thank. Please Reply

[chrissycat21]

When their nails start to seem a little long trim them with dog nail clippers.

Do you feed them fruits and vegetables? If you do, start feeding it from your hand. It will just take patience.

Check out these sites:

www.cavyspirit.com
www.cavycages.com'

And search 'cavy care' or 'guinea pig care' in google and you should find more sites. If you need anymore help, PM me.

[Randy]

Thanks for the advice

[Karen]

Just let them get used to you, handle them a little more every day, let them become accustomed to your scent. Bring them treats, let them out to play (supervised and contained of course) and the longer you have them, if you interact with them every day, the more they will like you!

[Randy]

Thank.
I have another question. Do I have to supply vitaman C tablets for my guinea pigs or can i just give them green veggie and fruits.

[chrissycat21]

What kind of vitamin C tablets? I don't give my guinea pig any, as long as you give your guinea pigs atleast 2 snacks a day of fresh veggies and fruit and lots of them are high in vitamin C you should be fine. Give them red lettuce with every snack, its really good for them and they love it!

How are they doing? Any luck?

Don't give them the vitamin C tablets in the water, it gives it an 'off' taste and sometimes they will start not drinking it.

[Randy]

Thanks, their doing fine. One of them lets me hold and pet her more often

[chrissycat21]

Thats good!

I love guinea pigs...Mine is 6 years old. Do you have any pictures you can post of yours?

[Randy]

no, i dont know how to anyy ways. I wish i could. I will post them eventually. And i could even put my dog and two parakeets in the pic too.

[Randy]

hi, how have your pets been doing( Just fine i hope)
I have a question to ask. What are salt wheels for and should i buy one for my cavys. And also are guinea pigs just supose to use the bathroom on the floor or do they need a litter box or something like that.

[chrissycat21]

Ok, guinea pigs don't need a salt wheel at all. Or a mineral wheel.

You can either litter box train your guinea pigs or let them go at the bottom of the cage. What kind of cage do you have? One with a wire bottom or plastic bottom? What are the dimensions?

[Randy]

How do u get your Guinea Pigs to use a litter box. Any good sites for that. I have a C&C cage (Cubes and Cloroplast) And are u supose to brush your guinea pig ever day?

[chrissycat21]

Yay! A C&C cage! I was hoping you would have that, so then I wouldn't have to lecture (well, not really) another person on how petstore cages are too small!

Are your guinea pigs long haired or short haired? If they are long haired, you need to comb their fur out everyday. If they are short haired, you need to brush them every day with a soft baby brush or dog brush when they shed; in the spring and summer.

Guinea pigs are tough to toilet train, try to figure out which corners or places in the cage they are using as their toilet, and then put a litter box there. Also, put some of their soiled bedding in the litter box to help them get what they're supposed to do.