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lil louis · 01-31-2012, 07:06 PM

Does anyone have a guinea pig or any experience with them? I am thinking about getting one, but I want to do as much research as I can. Are they very noisy? I have heard them squeal and I was wondering if they do that all the time? Do they make good pets, do they bite? Any other info would be great!

Maximo · 01-31-2012, 07:23 PM

In grade school, we had pet guinea pigs in the class room. I got to take one home to babysit during holiday breaks. They are easy to care for. I had to clean his cage daily.

I don't recall them making noise at all, and I never had one bite. My hamster bit me, but he was sick and died when he did it. I'm sure it is possible for any little creature to bite.

Farleys · 01-31-2012, 07:25 PM

I used to have a guinea pig! And one of my best friends has one. Mine only made noise when i was giving food or treats. He also made the cutest purring like noise when u petted him in a place he loved. And he may nibble on my skin if it smelled like food or something. But would never bite to be mean.

horsnaround · 01-31-2012, 07:44 PM

We had one when the kids were small. Sara she lived for eight years. She would squeal when we would get the treats out. And would run fast around her cage. Our yorkie at the time would look up at her cage and bark . She was a great pet. She never bite us. I brought her home when she was weaned from her mom. They are messy though cage needed cleaned often. When we lost her I felt so bad for boji that was our yorkie. He looked up at her spot often I could tell he missed her. We never let them together but he knew she belonged on her table ..

Jinger · 01-31-2012, 08:40 PM

My son had two, "John the Biter" and Spike. Spike was awesome. John, well...he was vicious.
And they did smell a bit in my opinion

SophieandZiggy · 01-31-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lil louis

Does anyone have a guinea pig or any experience with them? I am thinking about getting one, but I want to do as much research as I can. Are they very noisy? I have heard them squeal and I was wondering if they do that all the time? Do they make good pets, do they bite? Any other info would be great!

We have had our guinea pig, Chester, for a little over 5 years now. He is a great pet. He's not that noisy at all and doesn't bite. They do make good pets. Keep in mind, their cage needs changed weekly, they need to be played with and you have to keep their nails trimmed. Mine LOVES his carrots!

Good luck!

Britster · 01-31-2012, 08:42 PM

I had two guinea pigs growing up. One actually lived a fairly long life, if I remember correctly. It became a big pain though - nobody ever wanted to clean the cage. It was a big process, LOL. They got very smelly though so the cage cleaning HAD to be done. Our guinea pigs were not very social so they did not like being handled by us very much, hence I found them very boring, but I am sure lots of guinea pigs enjoy attention more. Also their nails got soooo long and had to be trimmed. If they weren't, poop would get stuck in them, which was GROSS.

lil louis · 02-01-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I had two guinea pigs growing up. One actually lived a fairly long life, if I remember correctly. It became a big pain though - nobody ever wanted to clean the cage. It was a big process, LOL. They got very smelly though so the cage cleaning HAD to be done. Our guinea pigs were not very social so they did not like being handled by us very much, hence I found them very boring, but I am sure lots of guinea pigs enjoy attention more. Also their nails got soooo long and had to be trimmed. If they weren't, poop would get stuck in them, which was GROSS.

Eww, yes I have heard that the cages were a pain to clean. Maybe I won't be getting a guinea pig after all!

Harrysmum · 02-01-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lil louis

Eww, yes I have heard that the cages were a pain to clean. Maybe I won't be getting a guinea pig after all!

Yep, they're a lot of work!!

And also, we were due to be adopting a little girl Yorkie (pre Harry, it all went wrong, but that's another story!!

)

Her owners were 'getting rid of her' because the rats and guinea pigs were terrified of her - all she would do is sit and 'watch' them obsessively and it drove the rodents nuts!! Don't forget, our Littlies were originally ratters - and I'm not sure they can tell the difference!!

Sally x

01-31-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	Guinea Pigs Does anyone have a guinea pig or any experience with them? I am thinking about getting one, but I want to do as much research as I can. Are they very noisy? I have heard them squeal and I was wondering if they do that all the time? Do they make good pets, do they bite? Any other info would be great! __________________ Lil Louis

01-31-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	In grade school, we had pet guinea pigs in the class room. I got to take one home to babysit during holiday breaks. They are easy to care for. I had to clean his cage daily. I don't recall them making noise at all, and I never had one bite. My hamster bit me, but he was sick and died when he did it. I'm sure it is possible for any little creature to bite. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

01-31-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,706 Blog Entries: 1	We had one when the kids were small. Sara she lived for eight years. She would squeal when we would get the treats out. And would run fast around her cage. Our yorkie at the time would look up at her cage and bark . She was a great pet. She never bite us. I brought her home when she was weaned from her mom. They are messy though cage needed cleaned often. When we lost her I felt so bad for boji that was our yorkie. He looked up at her spot often I could tell he missed her. We never let them together but he knew she belonged on her table .. __________________ loving life with my furry friends

01-31-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
Jinger Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,213	My son had two, "John the Biter" and Spike. Spike was awesome. John, well...he was vicious. And they did smell a bit in my opinion __________________ Jen and Zoe

01-31-2012, 08:42 PM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I had two guinea pigs growing up. One actually lived a fairly long life, if I remember correctly. It became a big pain though - nobody ever wanted to clean the cage. It was a big process, LOL. They got very smelly though so the cage cleaning HAD to be done. Our guinea pigs were not very social so they did not like being handled by us very much, hence I found them very boring, but I am sure lots of guinea pigs enjoy attention more. Also their nails got soooo long and had to be trimmed. If they weren't, poop would get stuck in them, which was GROSS. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-31-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
Farleys No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 551	I used to have a guinea pig! And one of my best friends has one. Mine only made noise when i was giving food or treats. He also made the cutest purring like noise when u petted him in a place he loved. And he may nibble on my skin if it smelled like food or something. But would never bite to be mean.