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This section is recommended for families with children who are considering purchasing / adopting a guinea pig. It includes the process involved in setting up a home for your guinea pig, the care of guinea pigs when involving children, and special considerations to think about. Our aim is too help you and your children to build a special connection with your new family member through appropriate love and care. Also included is Jessica's own experience growing up with guinea pigs as a young child and how that has influenced her today. read more...
Housing options for guinea pigs are endless. Don't settle on a tiny pet shop cage! Get your piggy a home it deserves! more...
Their are several bedding options for guinea pigs. Click here to read more... ( coming soon )
C&C Cages Cheap, simple and the improved modern day housing lifestyle for guinea pigs!
Little houses, snoozy beds, pipes and tunnels, bricks and ramps and more... Guinea pigs love, enjoy and need their creature comforts!
Companionship A guinea pig needs a companion of its own kind.
Why say no to wire bottom cages? Many pet shops sell cages with wire on the bottom. Read more on why these are unsuitable for guinea pigs.
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A guinea pig has certain dietary requirements that they need daily in order to stay healthy. Click here to read more about correct diet for your guinea pig.
Their are several different types of external and internal parasites that can infest a guinea pig. Guinea pigs require regular mite treatment to prevent infestation? more...
Fungal infections can often be undiagnosed in guinea pigs yet require quick action and treatment to stop a fungal condition from spreading. more...
Toenail Clipping, how to bath your guinea pig and shampoos etc...
Heat/Cold Management
Quite often the ACS receive questions with regards to neutering a guinea pig including what's involved, cost and safety. Click here to read more
Bringing a new member into your family is a commitment and it is a good idea to have a checklist to read through to make sure a guinea pig is right for you. Click here to read the ACS Duty of Care.
Recommended Vets! Our list for you of Australia-wide recommended and trusted small animal and exotic vets!
Behaviour and noises Ever wondered what those wheeks! and grunts and rumblestruts! and little jumps! all mean? Click here to read and find out!
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Children and guinea pigs
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Duty
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