In this video, we will talk about 15 common mistakes that guinea pig owners unknowingly make when they are caring for their guinea pigs










The wrong diet
A guinea pig’s digestive system is very sensitive.
Guinea pigs should have a constant, unlimited supply of high-quality hay, such as Timothy and orchard hay, to graze on throughout the day.
Hay is critical not only to help wear down their continuously growing teeth, but also to keep their digestive system healthy.
It is important to remember that guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so they require vitamin C-rich foods in their daily diet. Without vitamin C, guinea pigs can become very ill with scurvy.
A dirty or smelly living space
Maintaining a clean environment is vital to your guinea pig's health. Dirty, smelly homes will create mental and physical health problems for your pet.
Feeding them too many fruits
Fruit is also high in sugar. Feeding too much high sugar content may lead to obesity and an imbalance of intestinal bacteria and may cause serious and potentially life-threatening diarrhea.

Keep in mind that some vegetables and fruits such as avocados, mushrooms, rhubarb, and garlic, onions are unsafe for piggies and should be avoided. Fruit seeds should also be avoided. Grass clippings from your lawn are also a serious health risk.
Poorly set up housing
Guinea pigs need well-ventilated living space; this means no aquarium-types.
Hard or wire flooring can cause discomfort and damage to guinea pigs’ feet with a condition called Bumblefoot, so provide an enclosure that has solid floor with bedding or blankets in place.
Suitable options for bedding include soft grass hay, fleece fabric, and shredded paper. Sawdust can cause respiratory issues and should be avoided.
Exercise balls and wheels
Wheels and exercise balls are deadly for guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs have a different anatomy, and they can badly injure their backs with a wheel or an exercise ball. On top of that, there may not be enough ventilation in exercise balls for your guinea pig’s comfort.
Bathing them
Guinea pigs are known to be very clean animals who groom themselves often. Therefore, they rarely need to a bath. These animals also have sensitive skin and unnecessary baths may result in dry fur coats and skin.
Poor handling
Poor handling includes chasing a guinea pig around their living space with your hands, not supporting their abdomen while holding them, and allowing children unsupervised playtime with guinea pigs.
You can get your guinea pigs used to you by hand-feeding them.
Warm environment

Guinea pigs are very vulnerable to heat. Piggies cannot sweat because they have no sweat glands. If it gets hotter than 80 degrees Fahrenheit, your pet could get heatstroke. With high humidity, heatstroke can happen even at lower temperatures.
It is advisable to keep your guinea pig in a ventilated room, but do not to aim a fan directly at your little pet.
Lack of attention
Guinea pigs are prey animals, so they instinctively hide signs of pain and illness to avoid attracting predators’ attention.
Unfortunately though, this also means that it’s very difficult for guinea pig owners to tell if their pet is sick. Any change in their posture, eating, grooming, urination habits, or even increased aggression or a lack of energy, can be a sign of illness.
Not enough space to exercise
Although guinea pigs are small, they need plenty of room to exercise, explore tunnels, and play hide and seek. This is because their bodies are built to run and jump around. Be sure to provide them an environment as large as possible.
Free-roaming them in an unsafe place
An unsafe place is any space you haven’t guinea pig-proofed. This means any area with toxins, accessible power cords, sharp objects, toxic plants, and rooms with other pets such as cats or dogs. Some rooms such as bathrooms and garages should be off-limits to your pet because they often contain toxic chemicals and cleaning products that may be hazardous to your little pet.
Keeping them outside
The outdoors are full of dangers for guinea pigs.
There are predators like owls, stray cats or dogs who want to eat your little pet.
And remember, outdoor guinea pigs may also face extreme weather conditions which lead to heatstroke.
Keeping their enclosure in a high traffic environment
As prey animals, Guinea pigs can be prone to stress, so their enclosure should be placed in an area where there isn't a lot of noise or traffic. Like where there aren’t many people and young children constantly walking around.
Yelling at them

Yelling is another thing you should never do to your guinea pig. Piggies don’t understand the word “No”. When you yell at your pet, you're just frightening them.
Lack of socialization
Guinea pigs are very social animals, and they need constant companionship.
Ideally guinea pigs should be kept in pairs.

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Loud Noises
Loud noises are stressful for your guinea pig because they have much more sensitive hearing than humans. Keep in mind that guinea pigs are prey animals and their sense of fear is a survival tactic.
The sound of fireworks, thunder, loud music, horror movies, loud vehicles, slamming doors, shouting or your vacuum cleaner can be terrifying for your guinea pig.
Having nowhere to hide
Guinea pigs are prey animals and open spaces without a hideout make them feel nervous and vulnerable.
It is important for your little pet to have a safe place to hide when they feel threatened or get spooked. Hideouts are an essential item for your guinea pigs' cage and they will help your pet feel safe and confident.
Cold Temperatures
Guinea pigs hate cold weather. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but anything below that is chilly for guinea pigs and they need your help to stay warm.
Heat
Guinea pigs are very vulnerable to heat. They don’t like to be hot, just as much as they don’t like to be cold. In fact, guinea pigs cannot sweat because they have no sweat glands. If it gets hotter than 80 degrees Fahrenheit, your pet could get heatstroke.
It is advisable to keep them in an air conditioned and ventilated room. If they are outside, it’s important to keep them away from direct sunlight.
Being picked up
Guinea pigs hate being picked up. In the wild, only predators pick them up, and after that not much is left. So when you try to grab them, it reminds them of being captured by a predator, which can cause them a lot of stress.
Being lonely
Guinea pigs are very social creatures, and they need constant companionship.
Ideally guinea pigs should be kept in pairs – but if you have a single guinea pig, then make sure the company comes from you. A lonely piggy can suffer from depression, stress and boredom.
Traveling
Guinea pigs hate traveling because they would rather be at home where they feel safe. Being outside of their known environment makes them feel anxious and vulnerable.
Touching their butt
Most guinea pigs don’t like being touched on their rear end. They prefer to be scratched on the nose, under the chin or behind the ears, but try to keep your hands away from their butt. This is especially true with male guinea pigs. Touching their butt is an act of dominance and they don’t like being dominated.
A home full of urine and droppings
Guinea pigs are very clean animals and they appreciate a clean, nice environment.
Damp, stale dusty hay
It’s important to give your guinea pig high quality hay. It needs to smell nice and be dust free. Hay is the most important part of a guinea pig's diet as it provides the fiber necessary to keep their digestive systems healthy.
Guinea pigs should have a daily diet of mostly hay, a smaller amount of fresh vegetables, and a limited number of pellets.
And remember, guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so they require vitamin C-rich foods in their daily diet. Be sure to provide them with vitamin C-rich vegetables and fruit on a daily basis. You can also choose vitamin C-fortified pellets with no seeds or dried fruit added.
Socializing with predators
By nature, dogs and cats are predators, and guinea pigs are prey.
You may think it’s cute to introduce your little pet to cats or dogs, but these are predatory animals and they can be very frightening for your little pet.
Washing them
Guinea pigs are known to be very clean animals who groom themselves often. Therefore, they rarely need to a bath. These animals also have sensitive skin and unnecessary baths may result in dry fur coats and skin.
Guinea pigs are also sensitive to temperature changes, which is another reason why bathing them isn't recommended. Damp fur can keep their little bodies too cold, and that chill can cause upper respiratory infection.
Not enough space to exercise
Although guinea pigs are small, they need plenty of room to exercise, explore tunnels, and play hide and seek. This is because their bodies are built to run and jump around. A pair of guinea pigs need a space that is at least 10.5 square feet.
Being held for too long
You’ll find guinea pigs don’t like being held for more than 15 minutes.
And guinea pigs urinate approximately every 15 minutes, so your piggy may actually be trying to save you the trouble of getting wet.
Living with rabbits
Rabbits and guinea pigs are similar in size and both are prey animals but they should not be kept together in the same hutch. This is because rabbits may injure guinea pigs by kicking them with their powerful back legs.
Dressing them
Some guinea pig owners confuse caring for their pets with treating them like babies.
A common example is an owner who dresses up their pet for a cute photo, or because they may look cute in them.
Keep in mind that guinea pigs are animals and keeping clothes on them will agitate them.

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Hiding spots
Guinea pigs are prey animals and they find the most comfort in small, dark places where they can hide and feel safe.
A hiding spot allows them to shelter when they are spooked or feel threatened.
Chewing
Guinea pig’ teeth grow continuously all their lives. They’re designed to be worn down to the right length by grinding away at food. In the wild, a guinea pig’s buffet menu often includes hard vegetation such as hay, twigs, tree branches, and other material that requires lots of chewing. The extensive chewing keeps their growing teeth under control. Most piggies also love fruit tree sticks such as Kiwi and apple sticks to nibble on.
Exploring
Guinea pigs are curious creatures, and they love having the chance to explore new places.
Make sure to provide your little pet a large enough space to run around and satisfy their explorative nature.
Another way to ensure your guinea pig is happy, busy and stimulated is to make some holes in the side of a cardboard box and stuff the holes with yummy treats so they go in and out in search of their favorite treats.
Fresh hay
It’s important to give your guinea pig high quality hay. It needs to smell nice and be dust free. Fresh and greenish hay is better than brown hay.
Be careful of some bagged hay from pet shops. Many have not had the dust extracted. It is best to find a local hay merchant and buy a bale of soft, fresh hay. Make sure to give your piggy additional hay types like Timothy and orchard hays.
Being clean
Guinea pigs are innately clean animals, and they get very stressed out and frustrated when they are in a dirty, smelly environment.
A habitat with an accumulation of dust, urine, dirt, and poop can also cause respiratory problems in guinea pigs wherein they may have trouble breathing.
Keep your guinea pigs content and healthy by thoroughly cleaning their living space frequently.
Spreading their scent
Like many other animals, guinea pigs are territorial creatures and they love marking their territory by spreading their scent.
In order to mark their territory, a guinea pig will often rub their bottom across the floor or against cage furnishings.
6. Socialization
Guinea pigs are very social animals. In the wild, they live in large colonies that have intricate rules and hierarchies.
As pets, they still have these social instincts, and they love to spend time with other piggies or members of the household.
If you’re considering adopting one, it’s best to bring home two or more at a young age. Guinea pigs are much happier with company around.
Being with you
Guinea pigs might be in just a small part of our lives, but to them, we are their whole life. They appreciate you and try to show their affection in many ways. Spending time with them will make them happy, and will lead to a longer-lasting and trusting relationship. Make sure not to isolate yourself from your piggy. This will make your little friend feel alone and neglected.
A soft massage
If done right, petting can provide your guinea pig with a soothing overall sensation and help improve the bond between you and your pet.
Guinea pigs have personal preferences about being petted, and they often give signals about when you've rubbed the right spot or the wrong one.

Most guinea pigs don’t like being touched on their rear end. They prefer to be petted on the nose, under the chin or behind the ears, but try to keep your hands away from their butt.

Keep in mind that a guinea pig will not immediately accept pets from new owners or strangers.
Eating their Cecotropes
Have you ever seen your guinea pig dip its head down between its hind legs, then come up chewing?
Well, your piggy is eating their cecotropes, which are soft feces that are nutrient-rich.
It’s important that you as a loving pet owner, respect your guinea pig’s nature. So, if your piggies spray urine, mount, or eat their own droppings, let them, as preventing them from their own nature can cause anxiety and confusion. Guinea pigs hate constant correction from you and it is important that you love your piggies just as they are.
A little sunshine
Recent research suggests that sunlight is important for a guinea pig’s health. Like many other animals, piggies need sunshine to get their vitamin D, which keeps their bones and teeth healthy, but always make sure your guinea pig can move away to shade when they need to cool off.
Treats
Guinea pigs love to eat so it's no surprise that feeding treats is something your guinea pigs love. But though piggies will eat just about anything, it is your job as an owner to ensure they remain healthy. Pay attention to your pet’s preferences. They may prefer one vegetable or fruit over another and will love you more when you feed them what they want.

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