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Pet\u2011Extra: Guinea Pig Care Secrets You Need to Know<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Moreso, guinea pigs look tiny. Yet they need steady care. They also need calm homes. Besides, they thrive when life feels safe. Plus, they relax when routines stay simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, they love gentle voices. Gently, they love soft hands. Hygienically, they love clean spaces. Essentially, they love fresh food. Vitally, they love quiet corners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daily Care Basics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Clean their cage often. Keep the floor dry. Use soft bedding. Avoid dusty bedding. Give them space. Moreso, they need room to move. Besides, they need room to hide. Also, they need room to rest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offer hay all day. Moreso, hay keeps teeth short. Besides, hay keeps the gut moving. Also, hay keeps them happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give fresh water. Change it daily. Use a bottle. Check the nozzle. Make sure it flows well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Feeding Secrets<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Healthily, give leafy greens. Moreso, rotate them often. Moreso, add peppers. Besides, add herbs. Also, add small fruit treats. Plus, keep fruit rare. Because too much sugar harms them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitally, give vitamin C. Unfortunately, guinea pigs cannot make it. Moreso, use pellets with vitamin C. Besides, use vegetables with vitamin C. Also, use small supplements if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Behaviour and Enrichment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Guinea pigs talk a lot. Moreso, they squeak. Besides, they rumble. Also, they purr. They whistle. Each sound means something.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus. they need toys. Essentially, they need tunnels. What's more, they need hideouts. Vitally, they need chew items. They need floor time. Short sessions work well.<\/span><\/p>\n

They bond with friends. Keep them in pairs. And never keep one alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grooming and Hygiene<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Moreso, brush long-haired breeds often. And keep knots away. Essentially, trim nails often. Moreso, check feet. Besides, check the skin. Also, check eyes. Plus, check ears.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hygienically, clean the cage fully each week. What's more, remove all bedding. Then wash the base. Carefully, dry it well. Finally, add fresh bedding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vet Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n