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: Their diet must consist of unlimited grass hay (like timothy or orchard grass), about one cup of fresh vegetables daily, and high-quality pellets. Crucially, they cannot produce their own Vitamin C , so it must be provided through their food or supplements to prevent scurvy.
: There are over a dozen recognized breeds, ranging from the smooth-coated American to the long-haired Peruvian and the curly-haired Texel . Essential Care Needs
: Because they have delicate bones, they should always be supported under both the chest and hindquarters when being picked up.
Guinea pigs are highly social "herd" animals that thrive on companionship. In the wild, their ancestors lived in close-knit family groups, and domestic guinea pigs can become depressed if kept alone. Because of this, it is strongly recommended to keep them in same-gender pairs or neutered groups.
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: Their diet must consist of unlimited grass hay (like timothy or orchard grass), about one cup of fresh vegetables daily, and high-quality pellets. Crucially, they cannot produce their own Vitamin C , so it must be provided through their food or supplements to prevent scurvy.
: There are over a dozen recognized breeds, ranging from the smooth-coated American to the long-haired Peruvian and the curly-haired Texel . Essential Care Needs guinea pig
: Because they have delicate bones, they should always be supported under both the chest and hindquarters when being picked up. : Their diet must consist of unlimited grass
Guinea pigs are highly social "herd" animals that thrive on companionship. In the wild, their ancestors lived in close-knit family groups, and domestic guinea pigs can become depressed if kept alone. Because of this, it is strongly recommended to keep them in same-gender pairs or neutered groups. Essential Care Needs : Because they have delicate
