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American Guinea Pig
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American Guinea Pig

class: Mammaliagenus: Caviaorder: Rodentiafamily: Caviidaephylum: Chordata

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Care Requirements

Diet

Herbivorous: high-quality grass hay (timothy or alfalfa for young), fresh vegetables high in Vitamin C, and pellet food formulated for guinea pigs.

Temp. Range

18°C - 24°C

Lifespan

4 - 8 years

Habitat

Indoor enclosure with a solid bottom, well-ventilated wire top, and soft dust-free bedding.

Space Needed

Minimum 7.5 square feet for a single guinea pig, though 10.5 square feet or more is preferred for a pair.

Care Notes & Health

Guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own Vitamin C and require daily dietary supplementation to prevent scurvy.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
ScurvyPododermatitisRespiratory InfectionsDental MalocclusionMites and Lice
Toxic To
Penicillin-based antibioticsAmoxicillinChocolateCaffeineAvocadoPotato topsTomato leaves

Interactive Connections

Diet (5)

Diet

Timothy Hay

Diet

Alfalfa Hay

Diet

Guinea Pig Pellets

Diet

Bell Pepper

Diet

Romaine Lettuce

Compatible Plants (5)

Compatible Plants

Timothy Hay

Compatible Plants

Alfalfa Hay

Compatible Plants

Orchard Grass

Compatible Plants

Grass

Compatible Plants

Dandelion

Recommended Medicines (5)

Recommended Medicines

Enrofloxacin

Recommended Medicines

Meloxicam

Recommended Medicines

Ascorbic Acid

Recommended Medicines

Ivermectin

Recommended Medicines

Vitamin C Supplement

Common Diseases (3)

Common Diseases

Scurvy

Common Diseases

Bumblefoot

Common Diseases

Malocclusion

Recommended Equipment (6)

Recommended Equipment

Guinea Pig Cage

Recommended Equipment

Heavy Ceramic Food Bowl

Recommended Equipment

Water Bottle

Recommended Equipment

Hay Feeder

Recommended Equipment

Guinea Pig Enclosure

Recommended Equipment

Food Bowl

Accessories (6)

Accessories

Guinea Pig Hideout

Accessories

Fleece Liner

Accessories

Chew Toys

Accessories

Nail Clippers

Accessories

Hideout

Accessories

Hay Rack

Compatible Species (3)

Compatible Species

Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Compatible Species

Peruvian Guinea Pig

Compatible Species

Teddy Guinea Pig

Species to Avoid (3)

Species to Avoid

Syrian Hamster

Species to Avoid

Indian Soviet Chinchilla Rabbit

Species to Avoid

Fancy Rat

Predators to Avoid (2)

Predators to Avoid

Domestic Cat

Predators to Avoid

Domestic Dog

Recommended Services (2)

Recommended Services

Exotic Veterinary Care

Recommended Services

Small Animal Grooming

Suitable Habitats (3)

Suitable Habitats

C&C Cage

Suitable Habitats

Solid Bottom Enclosure

Suitable Habitats

Indoor Cavy Cage

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