1.
overcrowded cage or cramped cage
guinea pigs need room to move about in--include a litterbox area, food area, and sheltered cardboard box or wooden structure for the guinea pig to retreat to
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
2.
accidents around the home
pet owners need to keep an eye on where the guinea pig is--otherwise the guinea pig may get underfoot (or be on a couch when someone intends to sit down)
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3.
not getting enough vitamin C
most pellet foods will contain supplements, but guinea pigs need fresh fruit and vegetables as well
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4.
being kept in isolation
they are social creatures
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5.
food left to rot in the feeding dish
food needs to be changed daily
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
6.
Avocados
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7.
Dairy products
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
8.
Chocolate
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9.
Iceberg lettuce
not good for the digestive system
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10.
Meat
guinea pigs graze on vegetable matter
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11.
Onions
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 - 1 comment
Comments:
I disagree with this...I loooked this up and they said it does nothing for them but isnt bad for them.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
12.
Raw beans
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13.
Nuts or seeds with the shell on
these can pose a choking hazard
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14.
Potatoes
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 - 1 comment
Comments:
If sweet potatos are good for them,then why arent regular potatos? That's rightt!! They are..
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
15.
Letting young children learn a lesson in pet care
this can result in negligence as pet owners--adults need to supervise
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
16.
Having overgrown teeth that are not taken care of
this can lead to problems being able to eat properly
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
17.
Health problems that are not promptly dealt with
secretions, loss of weight, drooling, and wax build up in the ears due to mites are all potential problems
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
18.
being allowed outdoors to feed on grass or plants contaminated by other animals
pet owners need to choose the site wisely, and make sure the area is enclosed--pet stores sell small fences for this purpose
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
19.
having a person sit upon him or her accidentally
0 points - added 14 years ago by amelco7 -
20.
unventilated cages such as repurposed aquariums
they need lots of space to move about in, and plenty of ventilation
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