Other dangers
Electrical Cords
There are many dangers to guinea pigs in the house. One is electrical cords. Never have an electrical cord hanging near the cage. The guinea pig can reach a lot farther than you think! Never have an electrical cord in the cavy’s play area. Just one bite on that cord, and your guinea pig will probably not survive!
Other Pets
If you have a dog or a cat, getting a guinea pig might not be the best idea. Some dogs and cats can be trained to leave the guinea pig alone, but some cannot. I have seen a lot of guinea pigs at the humane society that were severely injured by dogs or cats that were in the house with them. Dogs and cats are the natural predators of rodents, so you will be fighting the dog’s or cat’s natural instincts when you try to train them to leave the guinea pig alone. Even if you think you have the dog or cat trained, never, ever leave the dog or cat alone with the guinea pig. The instincts might come back when you aren’t watching!
Other Dangers
Be sure to put things away, like your shoes, expensive rugs, and homework, and keep an eye on your piggy when she is exercising near your furniture and wood trim (she might take a little nibble and those things can be toxic).
You also need to block off little holes that a guinea pig can hide in (and get stuck in!), like behind the cabinets or under the refrigerator.
Put away any chemicals. Make sure you don’t have any rodent poison, sticky traps or snap traps lying around!
Make sure fireplaces are blocked off and keep heaters away from your piggy.
Be sure that all regular doors and dog doors are kept closed when your guinea pig is out of the cage.
You!
Be careful when handling a guinea pig, be sure to care for her properly, and always watch where you’re stepping if piggy is running loose!
Electrical Cords
There are many dangers to guinea pigs in the house. One is electrical cords. Never have an electrical cord hanging near the cage. The guinea pig can reach a lot farther than you think! Never have an electrical cord in the cavy’s play area. Just one bite on that cord, and your guinea pig will probably not survive!
Other Pets
If you have a dog or a cat, getting a guinea pig might not be the best idea. Some dogs and cats can be trained to leave the guinea pig alone, but some cannot. I have seen a lot of guinea pigs at the humane society that were severely injured by dogs or cats that were in the house with them. Dogs and cats are the natural predators of rodents, so you will be fighting the dog’s or cat’s natural instincts when you try to train them to leave the guinea pig alone. Even if you think you have the dog or cat trained, never, ever leave the dog or cat alone with the guinea pig. The instincts might come back when you aren’t watching!
Other Dangers
Be sure to put things away, like your shoes, expensive rugs, and homework, and keep an eye on your piggy when she is exercising near your furniture and wood trim (she might take a little nibble and those things can be toxic).
You also need to block off little holes that a guinea pig can hide in (and get stuck in!), like behind the cabinets or under the refrigerator.
Put away any chemicals. Make sure you don’t have any rodent poison, sticky traps or snap traps lying around!
Make sure fireplaces are blocked off and keep heaters away from your piggy.
Be sure that all regular doors and dog doors are kept closed when your guinea pig is out of the cage.
You!
Be careful when handling a guinea pig, be sure to care for her properly, and always watch where you’re stepping if piggy is running loose!
