excersize ball

[lute]

i bought my brother a big excersize for Precious, his guinea pig. he was SOOOO excited and Precious really liked it too. she was runnin around the house and after a while stopped running into walls.

how long should she stay in the ball? i don't want her to be in there too long!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I think as long as she's enjoying it, and not hurting herself, any amount of time should be okay.

[k9krazee]

I've actually heard that guinea pigs shound not be given balls OR wheels because they could create back, feet or toe problems!

[Jessika]

I've actually heard that guinea pigs shound not be given balls OR wheels because they could create back, feet or toe problems!

I heard the same thing. Maybe as long as the ball is more than big enough it would be ok.. what size ball is she in?

[Zippy]

I heard that they are bad for gpigges backs too.but if she is having fun,the ball is huge it propally is ok my advise check with a vet
i am not a gpiggie person ever thorw they are very cute and sweet

[Chilli]

I heard it was bad, too.

http://www.cavycages.com/toys.htm

If you go to the VERY bottom of that page, it states that both wheels and balls aren't very good for pigs.

[Uabassoon]

I've also heard that they aren't good for small animals. Many animals are actually scared in those balls and they run because they are trying to escape and not because they are having fun. It's better to just let her run around while supervised without putting her in the ball.

[lute]

oh, i had no idea it was bad. the ball is really big. she looks really tiny in it. not sure what size it is.