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Have variety in the Guinea Pig’s diet make sure you switch up every once in a while, all the fruits and vegetables that you are feeding it. Using variety provides longevity in the Guinea pig’s life. Hay keeps teeth worn down and is very good for its health. they are very social animals and should live in pairs. They are herbivores and don't require vitamin C.

Types of Guinea Pigs:


 * Abyssinian
 * The Abyssinian guinea pig has tall round swirls of hair all over its body and come in a variety of colors as well as satin.
 * American
 * The American is a smooth, short-haired guinea pig with a rounded body and comes in a variety of colors as well as satin. This is the most common and calmest of all the guinea pigs.
 * Crested
 * These guinea pigs are smooth and short-haired but also have a swirl of hair on the forehead. Guinea pigs with a white swirl and the rest of the hair a different color are known as White Crested.
 * Coronet
 * These guinea pigs are a combination of Cresteds and Silkies. They have long hair as well as the swirl of hair on the forehead.
 * Peruvian
 * The Peruvian has the longest hair of all guinea pigs. They have hair that falls over the eyes and long hair parts down the middle of the back. They come in a variety of colors as well as satin and require a lot of grooming.
 * Silkie
 * The Silkie has short facial hair and very long hair that does not part down the back. They come in a variety of colors as well as satin.
 * Skinny Pig
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">These are almost hairless guinea pigs. Other than a few short hairs they are mostly naked.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Teddy
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Teddy has fuzzy or frizzy hair, comes in a variety of colors as well as satin.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Texel
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Texel's have a long curly coat and require a lot of grooming

ILNESSES: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A common problem is when the incisors or molars of your pet do not grow straight. The teeth will not wear evenly, and may even grow into the roof of the mouth or cheeks. The teeth will need to be trimmed or filed back by your veterinarian. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ear problems may be caused by infection, injury or parasites. Scratching at the ears, head shaking, tilting his head to one side or a loss of balance are all symptoms of a possible ear problem. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Guinea pigs can get cataracts and pink-eye, but humans can not contract pink-eye from them. Eye injuries from sharp objects or bedding in the cage are possible problems with guinea pigs. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Parasites, bacterial and viral infections, improper diet, stress or unclean cages can all cause gastrointestinal problems in your guinea pig. These problems may cause diarrhea, constipation and bloat. Bloat is a medical emergency that is very painful and rapidly results in death. Signs of bloat are rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, lack of appetite, inactivity, extreme pain and a distended abdomen filled with gas and fluid. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Small stones can form in the bladder or urethra and obstruct the outflow of urine. These stones are very painful and surgical removal is usually necessary. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #93c47d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pneumonia which is caused by a bacterial infection is the most common cause of death in guinea pigs and symptoms may include wheezing or sneezing.