ALL ABOUT GUINEA PIGS

WHAT ARE GUINEA PIGS?

• They are cavies.
• They originated from South America
• They are rodents
• Their scientific name is "Cavia porcellus."
• They come in different breeds.

BREEDS

• There are over 60 breeds
• American
• Peruvian (long hair)
• Abyssinian
• Hairless

WHAT DO THEY EAT?

• Celery
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Lettuce
• Foods high in vitamin C.

VITAMIN C

• Vitamin c is very important to guinea pigs' health
• Deficiency in vitamin c will cause pain in their joints
• Diarrhea
• Lose weight
• Die

WHAT DO THEY NEED?

• Guinea pigs need hay
• Water
• Toys to play with and chew on
• Guinea pigs need affection
• Pellets high in vitamin C

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