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Guinea Pig Enrichment Through Outdoor Or Indoor Play Areas



Your pet guinea pigs have to be let out of their cages every so often. You can do this by preparing outdoor or indoor play areas.


This can be as creative and as simple as you would want it to be. For instance, you might want to try setting up obstacle courses so that your pet guinea pigs can get some exercise. Try to place some items in the area where your pet will be playing. Include shredded paper, small huts, boxes, toys, paper rolls that have soft hay inside as stuffing, or any household item safe enough for guinea pigs.


Make sure the weather is pleasant before you allow your pets to enjoy their outdoor play place. Be sure that the spot is not invaded by predatory animals like cats and dogs. Guinea pigs could easily get spooked by even just the predator’s scent, its urine for instance. If safety cannot be guaranteed, think about using outdoor cages for guinea pigs.


For indoor play spots, utilize locations where your pet guinea pig could run a lot and explore. There are even guinea pigs who are smart enough to go down or up the stairs. Guinea pigs like exercising, but do take care that they are prevented from exploring spots that have open cabling or other tight places you do not want your pet to be in. These animals investigate their surroundings by chewing. Allowing them free reign inside your home could mean damage or bite marks on your furniture.


A sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should warrant a visit to your animal hospital San Antonio, TX. Visit their website to know more about their services.

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