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Your guinea pig needs exercise but not using either of these items. Your guinea pig does not have a flexible spine and both a wheel and exercise ball will cause their spines to bend. This can result in serious injury.

It is possible in the pet store you will find leashes or harness that claim to be guinea pig safe. Please do not use these as your pet can be injured when struggling against the leash. Many people buy leashes with the intention of using them to allow a guinea pig to play safely outdoors. Instead consider building a partially enclosed outdoor area.

Consider this when purchasing guinea pig supplies: a water dish is perfectly acceptable for a dog or a cat-but highly inadvisable for a guinea pig for at least two reasons. 1) Cavies tend to knock dishes or bowls over quite frequently and 2) they tend to defecate often and they tend to defecate everywhere. (Yes, even in their food and water dishes.) Because of this, when selecting guinea pig supplies, you would be well-advised to avoid water dishes or water bowls and to instead outfit your cage with a top quality water bottle.

High Quality Foods – Timothy hay, fresh vegetables, fruits and a good quality of Timothy pellet food. (Stay away from pellet foods that have wheat, soy, alfalfa or beets as the top ingredients.) Use only pellets that are formulated for guinea pigs. Pelleted food that is labeled for use with small animals will lack the proper nutrients that are essential for your guinea pigs. Do not forget the treats. Guinea pigs love treats, so don’t forget them. (Most treats given to these pets are different fruits and veggies. So always keep some on hand.)

When it comes to guinea pig supplies, one frequently overlooked item is the hay rack. Your pig loves hay and it should be readily available to her at all times. One easy way to do this is to use a hay rack which attaches to the wall of your cage. If using a C&C cage, you may be able to find a model with a built-in hay shelter.

When shopping for guinea pig supplies, be sure to select a top quality water bottle to reduce the probability of leaking. Yes, water bottles do leak occasionally. But if you find a wet area forming beneath your water bottle, suspect your guinea pigs’ drinking technique first. As I mentioned earlier, a bowl placed underneath the sipper is the solution. But make sure the bowl is heavy and sturdy as your pigs will most likely stand on it to drink.