Guinea pigs love to play and have fun and that is why guinea pig toys are so important. Toys make guinea pigs fell secure in their home and keep them occupied at the same time. Just remember to purchase safe toys for your guinea pig. Some great toys for guinea pigs are tunnels and hideouts. These will keep your guinea pig stimulated and happy for days on end. Do not keep to many toys in their cages as guinea pigs need lots of space to roam around without toys getting in their way. The best thing to do to prevent boredom is to not keep the same toys in there cage at all times …. Swap out different toys now and then to give your guinea pig some variety. There are some toys to avoid with guinea pigs, especially exercise wheels. They have been known to hurt guinea pigs spines and feet. A guinea pigs body was not designed to use wheels or exercise balls. Also be sure to avoid to small of toys that your guinea pig could choke on. To ensure that your guinea pig lives a long, happy and prosperous life it is essential that your guinea pig maintains a healthy diet. A typical guinea pig food diet consists of fresh water, hay, pellets, vitamin C and some fresh vegetables. When selecting the proper food for your guinea pig be sure to read the ingredients carefully. Look for a guinea pig pellet food that has vitamin C in it, and avoid foods with a high amount of corn. Typically a guinea pig should eat 1/8 of a cup of pellets a day (check the package for recommended serving sizes) along with hay and some vegetables. Food should be stored in a cool dark place for proper preservation of freshness. Most guinea pig pellets are primarily alfalfa which is great for young guinea pigs, and pregnant guinea pigs. Once your guinea pig has reached a year old switching to Timothy pellets is a good idea as it is lower in calcium which will prevent any issues with urinary-tract infections. I hope this article helps you with caring for your guinea pig properly!

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