GUINEA PIG/ WONDERPET

Guinea pigs (also called cavies after their scientific name) are rodents belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, the animals are not pigs, nor do they come from Guinea. Male guinea pigs are called boars, females sows and babies are called pups. 

Other things to avoid:

• Mixes or treats with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and dyed pieces.
• Dairy and meat products (cavies are herbivores)
• Seeds in husks can be a choking hazard.
• Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, collards, bok choy, broccoli) may cause gas in your pet and are best offered sparingly and infrequently.
• Mineral wheels. Never use Tang (which contains dyes, refined sugars, and very little vitamin C) in drinking water.