15 Ways You Are Hurting Your Guinea Pig Without Realizing

In this video, we will talk about 15 common mistakes that guinea pig owners unknowingly make when they are caring for their guinea pigs The wrong diet A guinea pig’s digestive system is very sensitive. Guinea pigs should have a constant, unlimited supply of high-quality hay, such as Timothy and orchard hay, to graze on throughout the day. Hay is critical not only to help wear down their continuously growing teeth, but also to keep their digestive system healthy. It is important to remember that guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so they require vitamin C-rich foods in their daily diet. Without vitamin C, guinea pigs can become very ill with scurvy. A dirty or smelly living space Maintaining a clean environment is vital to your guinea pig’s health. Dirty, smelly homes will create mental and physical health problems for your pet. Feeding them too many fruits Fruit is also high in sugar. Feeding too much high sugar content may lead to obesity and an imbalance of i