How fat should a guinea pig be?
Also, some guinea pigs are just bigger than others. Guinea pig weights can vary from 900 to 1,200 grams for males and 700 to 900 grams for females, according to the book “Ferrets, Rabbits And Rodents Clinical Medicine And Surgery.”
What makes guinea pigs fat?
As with most other creatures, guinea pigs become overweight if they consume too much of the wrong foods and don’t get enough exercise. A guinea pig’s diet should consist of 75% Timothy hay or orchard grasses. You can feed your guinea pigs as much hay as they need.
Is my guinea pig skinny?
How can I tell if my guinea pig is underweight or overweight? You should be able to tell if a guinea pig is too fat or too skinny by feeling their hips and spine. You should be able to see the spine and hips but not feel them. His chest should be slimmer than his bottom and there should be no rounding of the abdomen.
What is a healthy guinea pig weight?
On average, a healthy male cavy should weigh between 900 and 1,200 grams and a female anywhere between 700 and 900 grams. To make sure your piggy is maintaining a healthy body weight, we recommend weekly weigh-ins.
Can I overfeed my guinea pig?
Unfortunately, guinea pigs can eat even when full. So, yes, you can easily overfeed a guinea pig, which is why owners should take great care of their guinea pig’s diet. Guinea pigs are herbivores.
What age is a guinea pig fully grown?
Guinea pigs are typically considered adults from 6 months to about 5 years of age. Adults are no longer growing but still require macro-nutrients like fiber and protein, as well as micro-nutrients like the vitamins and minerals that are found in a timothy hay-based, uniform fortified food.
Can I take my guinea pig for a walk?
You can “walk” a guinea pig on a leash, but don’t try to get your guinea pig to go for outdoor walks. Unlike dogs and cats, cavies cannot successfully learn to go for leashed walks. Do not take your guinea pig onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get him to walk like your neighbor’s miniature poodle.