Little Live Pets 26410 Soft, Interactive Mama Guinea Pig & Reactions. Batteries Included & Bright Light Chameleon interactive toy pet with 30 sounds, reactions with super-soft squishy skin

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She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Science in Plant Biology from Ohio University. But don't remove the water dish until you're sure your animal is consistently drinking from the bottle. Place the mama guinea pig into the hutch and close the doors (closing the doors properly is crucial). I would have hoped the toys themselves would have a slightly better look, as it is they’re quite plastic around the face.

Making a homemade cage is very easy, though, and since guinea pigs are a good size and not escape artists, a homemade cage is a great option. While guinea pigs may be nervous or skittish at first, with consistent gentle handling, they usually become tame very easily. Playing with your guinea pig in a secure area outside of the enclosure for a few hours per day will help it get both physical activity and mental stimulation. Standard veterinarians may not have specialized knowledge about guinea pigs, so it’s worthwhile to find a small-animal or exotic vet near you who sees guinea pigs for regular checkups and emergencies with your pet.

Guinea pigs make a distinctive wheeking or whistling type sound, often in anticipation of getting a favorite treat or when in need of some attention. You must be over 18, a resident of the country offering Afterpay, and meeting additional eligibility criteria to qualify. However, they are social animals, and it’s ideal to keep more than one at a time, which adds to both their cost and upkeep.

Using fast mode means all of the babies can be born in less than an hour, whereas with normal there is a 10 hour gap between babies two and three (so this draws the process out over a couple of days). Though generally not loud enough to annoy the neighbors, a wheeking guinea pig can be surprisingly loud. On occasion, guinea pigs can get sores on the bottom of their feet from dirty cages or wire-bottomed enclosures.Care for Mama again and you will find new guinea pig babies to complete your adorable, guinea pig family! Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Diehl is a passionate veterinarian pursuing specialty medicine with over 6 years' experience with exotic pets. Choosing a good quality diet and providing a variety of fresh foods and roughage is important, but most owners choose to also give their animals a vitamin C supplement.

They need to pet the mama guinea pig on the head where there is a sensor and feed her the celery by placing it in her mouth (where there is a button that can also be triggered if your child puts their finger there). This is much longer than other small mammal pets like hamsters, mice, and rats, but shorter than animals like dogs or cats. Guinea pigs are social animals, so it's recommended to keep them in same-sex pairs or small groups to prevent loneliness and boredom. Instead, it’s important to give them time outside of their enclosure every day to stretch their legs and explore. Your child then needs to nurture the mama guinea pig again until she’s ready for the next baby to born and then repeat the process again until all three babies are born.My eldest was 7 when she first got the toy and I would say this fascinates her as she loves animals, but it’s not really enough to hold her attention.

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. The Little Live Pets Mama Surprise lets your child nurture a guinea pig until she gives birth to three cute babies. No matter how often they ask, you might not be ready to give your youngster an animal of their own just yet – it’s a huge responsibility, after all. This playset includes an interactive guinea pig, hutch, hair brush, celery, 3 adorable babies to melt mama's heart, paper nesting material and instructions.

Emily has been a proofreader and editor at a variety of online media outlets over the past decade and has reviewed more than 200 articles for The Spruce Pets for factual accuracy. With enough love and attention, Mama's heart will start to glow, indicating that a baby is on the way! Pick up a Little Live Pets toy for a lovable friend that will move, sound and act just like a real pet!