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What should I do to keep my guinea pig healthy and prevent illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 18 days old | 2 lbs

What will make a Guinea pig healthy

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 15th, 2017

Guinea pigs are fun, fairly easy pets to own. Clean water daily, lots of Timothy hay, limited guinea pig pellets, vitamin C supplement are important. Guinea pigs also have sensitive respiratory tracts, so changing their cage several times a week to keep the urine smell (ammonia levels) down is also important. Some daily exercise out of the cage is also great! I hope this was helpful!

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