Here are some VERY important suggestions:

• The cavy's cage should be at least three times the cavy's size.
  

• Use only pine wood shavings at the bottom of the cavy's cage.
  

• Do no use a wire bottom cage.
  

• Do not keep the cage in direct sunlight.
  

• Feed the cavy only guinea pig pellets.
  

• Change the cavy's water every day.
  

• You should clean the cage every 2 - 3 days.
  

• Feed the cavy a treat with a large amount of Vitamin C. I suggest oranges, apples, spinach or parsley.
  

• Cavy's enjoy most fruits and vegetables. Wash all fruits and vegetables before feeding. "If you won't eat it, don't feed it."
  

• Don't crowd the cavy's.
  

• Never, never, never hit the cavy.
  

• Handel cavy with gentel care ang kindness.
  

• Isolate a sick cavy.
  

• Groom the cavy.
  

• Talk softly to your cavy.
  

• Strict control of vermin and insects.
  

• Give the cavy loves every day. They thrive on it.
  

Do a health check:

• Check body for missing hair, cuts, swelling, parasites, etc.
  

• Check ears for injury.
  

• Check eyes for infection.
  

• Check for runny nose.
  

• Check teeth for overgrowth or breaks.
  

• Check genital area for debris.
  

• Check perineal sac for impaction.
  

• Trim toenails.
  

• Check feet for injury.
  

• Groom cavy with soft brush.
  

• Have a good cuddle and conversation.
  

Have any guinea pig questions? I know a guinea pig expert (Sherry Becton) that can help! E-Mail me with your questions and I'll try and have them answered for you.

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