Guinea Pigs
Prefer your furry, cuddly friends in a small package? Not quite ready for the time commitment of a dog? Guinea pigs make great pets: mild-mannered, sweet, and adorable! They’re fairly easy to care for, but, like any pet, they do require some special care, as well as regular veterinary checkups, comfortable housing, and love and attention from their owners.
Diet
- Large quantity of grass hay, such as timothy, brome, and Bermuda grass (Chewing action prevents teeth from overgrowth, and fiber aids in digestion.)
- Fruits (such as strawberries, honeydew melon, raspberries, kiwi, and oranges) and vegetables (such as turnip greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, kale, parsley, red and green pepper, broccoli, and collard greens) high in vitamin C
- Pelleted guinea pig diet containing vitamin C, approximately 1/8 cup per day
- Alfalfa-based pellets for reproducing sows (females) and juveniles up to 6 months of age (Alfalfa is high in calcium and protein.)
- Timothy hay-based pellets for adult guinea pigs
- No diet mixes containing dried fruit, vegetables, grain, or seeds (These items contain sugars and carbohydrates that can disturb the digestive tract.)
- Gradual diet changes to prevent stomach upset
- Fresh water daily
Common Medical Disorders
- Dental problems
- Gastrointestinal stasis
- Hair loss or itching due to mites, lice, fungal infections, or hormonal problems
- Respiratory infections
- Urinary tract problems such as bladder stones
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Our Partners
Sugar Glider Rescue Highlight
At RRR, we’re committed to giving all animals—big and small—the chance to heal and thrive. Right now, we urgently need your support to care for several sugar gliders who have just arrived at our sanctuary.
These sweet, but fragile creatures were surrendered in desperate need of care and proper nutrition and supplies. Sugar gliders, especially those who have suffered neglect and improper breeding, require specialized care to help them recover and thrive in a safe environment. This is where YOU come in! 💖