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Bedding needs to stay dry and replaced right away if it starts getting damp. 0000080924 00000 n
Unlike some other pets, they like the same temperatures as us. The average adult weight is 30 to 35 ounces (850 to 1000 g). 0000387770 00000 n
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You can also make it thicker by adding more hay and pieces of paper or wood shavings. Cavies that are housed outdoors have an advantage during summertime due to having an open area which naturally provides good ventilation, air circulation, and fresh air. Keep them in temperatures between 60 and 85 °F to avoid putting their health at risk. This article has talked about what is the coldest temperature a guinea pig can live in. 0000008330 00000 n
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To facilitate the maintenance of their core body temperature, the air in the guinea pig’s location should be kept at a range of 17 – 20°C. 0000007882 00000 n
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This will enable you to monitor the air temperature at a moment’s notice and make any necessary changes. Guinea pig originates from the high plains of Southern America and can also be found in other regions of the world. 0000101864 00000 n
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For all of you living in climate regions of harsh winters and summers, here are some essential tips for how to care for your guinea pigs in such conditions. In either case, here are some tips to help you maintain your guinea pig’s body temperature in areas with frigid winters and scorching summers. The guinea pig life span varies, but on average they live 6 to 8 years (see Table: Guinea Pigs at a Glance). This way you can make an informed decision on what you feel would be most beneficial for them. If you house your guinea pigs outdoors, you will need to make sure they don’t become too cold during the cooler months of the year. This Animal Care Aid is part of a series developed to promote optimal guinea pig care and health. 0000378985 00000 n
Guinea pig is the common name for Cavy, a member of the rodent family Caviidaa and the genus Cavia, they are not from Guinea and are not a member of the pig family, they call them Guinea pigs because grunt and squeal like a pig.. Lymph nodes are part of your guinea pig’s immune system and are located throughout his body. In general, they are accustomed to living in a cool environment neither extremely cold nor very hot. 0000378755 00000 n
Their normal body temperature is 102°F to 104°F (39°C to 40°C). Having an outdoor covered enclosure for your guinea pig will also help you lower your electricity bills as there’ll be no air purifiers and air conditioners running 24/7. As an owner, one factor that can slip your mind when attending to your cavy is the current state of the weather and temperature. Centralized air conditioning may be used and adjusted to 17 – 20°C. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ ˈ k eɪ v i /), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia in the family Caviidae. When the guinea pig gets more comfortable with you, they might even start to crawl on your hand during the Vegetable & Treat Method as they grow a bit impatient. 0000337704 00000 n
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Ensure that your pet’s hutch is in a safe and secure location, with no possible entryways for predators. It is very important to always be aware of the temperature in a guinea pig’s location at any given time, as well as have the foresight to predict weather changes that will necessitate a change in its living quarters. It would be best if you kept them comfortable and warm at all costs. 0000381502 00000 n
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Again, keep a watchful eye on the thermostat. Guinea pigs have a very potent sense of smell, and they might be sensitive to the fragrances in soaps. An average body temperature of guinea pigs should be between 102 degrees Fahrenheit and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas the heart rate should be in the middle of 240-250 beats per minute. 0000109501 00000 n
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Currently being in school for my veterinary technology degree, I spend my leisure time with 3 critters that I own. Breeders tend to use the word cavy to describe the animal, while in scientific and laboratory contexts, it is far more commonly referred to by the colloquial name guinea pig. 0000379276 00000 n
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It, therefore, becomes an absolute necessity to ensure nominal temperature levels in and around a guinea pig’s habitat at all times. Your pet should be between 37.2-39.5 degrees celsius. It has a normal body temperature of 38-40 degrees Celsius and so has a very similar air temperature to humans which is between 18-24 degrees Celsius. Guinea Pig Life expectancy: 4 – 8 years. 0000050839 00000 n
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It's best to bring them inside the house in the fall or winter when you live in a cold climate or create a warm structure when temperatures dip below 60 °F (16 °C). In cities and rural areas where the temperature stays within a certain range all year long, it is much easier to create a more consistent living environment. H�*��w6PH/�2P��w�5Pp�� The lower temperature inside your home will certainly help it … Guinea Pig Temperature Ranges. Water bowls and bottles should be replaced or refilled often and small ice cubes can be included to help keep the animal(s) cool. 0000008608 00000 n
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Once your guinea pig is in the water, give it time to adjust to the temperature and feeling of the water. 0000120250 00000 n
Get it as soon as Tomorrow, Jan 29. Make sure to keep your piggies in an environment with an adequate temperature between 60°F to 75°F. Guinea pigs can tolerate temperature as low as 15°C and as high as 24-25°C. If you’re willing to open your home to one or, preferably, two guinea pigs, please adopt from a shelter or rescue group—two rescue groups are listed below this article. Others keep their guinea pigs outside the house in specially-made shelters. 0000335455 00000 n
About guinea pigs (average info). Moreover, bathing your guinea pigs could also expose them to these abrupt environmental changes, making them shiver afterward. Slowly put your guinea pig into the water hindquarters-first. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to Guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear. Don't walk away while your guinea pig is in the container. 0000380983 00000 n
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Probiotics: While your guinea pig is taking antibiotics, it’s beneficial to their health that they are also given a probiotic to help restore the balance of microflora in the … CARE SHEET : GUINEA PIG (rodent) Guinea Pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. 0000065832 00000 n
Guinea pigs being not very temperature tolerant pets, areas that have variable weather patterns are the places that will be more challenging to adapt to. 0000117057 00000 n
Do not use too many products on the guinea pig since the chemicals they contain may have an adverse effect on their skin. The most effective way to keep your guinea pig safe from the heat is to move it from outdoors to indoors (if it isn’t already inside). The temperature requirement for the pig might have been 20ºC (68ºF) before the move but could well be 25ºC (77ºF) for the first days in the new accommodation. Challenging doesn’t mean impossible though, and when the right preparatory steps are taken and safeguards are put into place, providing the ideal temperature for your guinea pig can be a breeze. Guinea Pigs Do Best When Housed at the Right Temperature. 0000007516 00000 n
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There should be a minimal number of electronic devices in the room and no primary heat sources such as furnaces and stoves. 0000111816 00000 n
Also, your vet will look in your guinea pig’s mouth for signs of dental disease, which can sometimes cause respiratory problems. We discuss how to keep your Guinea Pig outside in the winter and the summer, the best temperatures for your Guinea Pig, and what else you should be thinking about. Your vet may also touch your guinea pig’s lymph nodes, which may have gotten bigger if your guinea pig has an infection. 0000120680 00000 n
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If it’s still over 26°C even after you’ve taken precautions, you might have to move the animal(s) inside the house. The life span of guinea pigs generally lies between 5-8 years. 8 0 obj
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During moments of extreme humidity, industrial fans placed in strategic locations can greatly cool off herds of guinea pigs. Anything lower degrees and they can get very chilled, and anything higher means they’re in danger of overheating and heat stroke. It can certainly tolerate the cold more than the heat. 0000334945 00000 n
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Guinea pigs have an ideal temperature of between 18 – 23 degrees. GABraden Guinea Pig Cage Heated Pad,Rabbit Bunny Heating pad with Anti-bite Protection Cover. 0000491800 00000 n
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If the temperature continues to rise and the dehydration is not corrected your guinea pig will come down with heatstroke. Guinea pigs that are housed outdoors will have a harder time in winter compared to summer. 0000109094 00000 n
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Keeping your guinea pig at a stable temperature is also important in ensuring a quick recovery. 0000380596 00000 n
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If not rectified immediately, a guinea pig exposed to either high or low-temperature extremes can become severely ill and face permanent disability or death. An overabundant amount of hay will give the guinea pig something to snuggle up against. 0000335569 00000 n
As the guinea pig temperature tolerance is quite low, windows should be closed to avoid draughts of cold air and the cage should be placed in a warm and cozy room with plenty of heat sources. Due to its compact, body guinea pigs can tolerate the cold more than we think they can. Can Guinea pigs live outside? Guinea Pig Temperature Ranges Guinea pig’s body temperatures should be approximately 37.2-39.5 degrees celsius. By Tamara Labelle 25 Oct 2019 . Stable Temperature - Ensure any area you house your guinea pig in does not suffer from extremes in temperature hot or cold. 0000007742 00000 n
In the winter, indoor cavies will need pretty much the opposite of their summer requirements. 0000385594 00000 n
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Lower your guinea pig into the water. Guinea pig housing should be located away from strong heat sources such as direct sun, wood stoves, fireplaces and heating vents. A guinea pig's core body temperature will rise to higher than normal levels (usually over 103 F), and the cavy will lose fluids and become dehydrated during heat exhaustion. %PDF-1.7
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Temperature: The ideal temperature range for guinea pigs is approximately 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Guinea pigs are very sensitive to changes in temperature. By following the stated information, your guinea pigs won’t only feel warmth, but they also feel the warmth of … Guinea pigs are similar to humans when it comes to the ideal temperature. 0000104619 00000 n
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Irregularities in these is a sign that shouldn’t be ignored. No guinea pig should ever be placed downwind from a stove or range though, no matter the season. Having more than one guinea pig together in a cage is extremely useful during the winter as they will generate extra heat and keep each other warm during grooming or other daily activities. 0000335402 00000 n
Damp hay and bedding must be removed immediately and replaced. 0000108333 00000 n
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However, if placed far enough away and set to rotate, they can be useful. The temperature range that guinea pigs should be kept in is about 16 - … Cold weather is extremely dangerous for guinea pigs. 3. 0000112643 00000 n
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Guinea pigs are very sensitive to both heat and cold. Domestic guinea pigs are hybrid animals descended from Cavia aperea, a slender grey wild guinea pig from Brazil, Cavia fulgida, a shiny wild guinea pig from Brazil and Argentina, and Cavia tschudii, a mountain guinea pig from Peru. 0000340149 00000 n
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Outside guinea pigs. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings and jump in the air when happy. 0000380280 00000 n
Guinea pig’s temperatures should be approximately 98.96 and 103.1 degrees fahrenheit. 0000117613 00000 n
The temperature range that guinea pigs should be kept in is about 60 - 75 degrees fahrenheit. You can use hollow blocks, bricks or pieces of wood to accomplish this goal. 0000007279 00000 n
Excessive amounts of direct sunlight can cause a cavy to overheat. How often do you have to bathe a guinea pig? 0000335668 00000 n
Water bowls can freeze over and snowfall will make playtime difficult. Heat exhaustion will lead to a heat stroke which can cause dehydration, seizures, coma, and eventually death if untreated. ... Keeping your guinea pig warm and dry should be enough to prevent any illnesses caused by the cold weather. Using warm bedding is a great way to trap heat inside the cage. Guinea Pig Health information. Ensure your temperature guidelines adhere to those specified above by the The Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science Australia. 0000104786 00000 n
Body temperature: ~37°C to ~39°C (99°F – 103°F) Ideal Environmental temperature: 19°C – 22°C (68°F – 72°F) *NOTE: more tolerant to lower than higher temperatures Acceptable Environmental temperature 15°C – 18°C (59°F – 64°F) Hay is also a moisture-resistant material which makes it great for insulation. 0000123233 00000 n
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The best room temperature for guinea pigs to live in safely is between 17-20°C (source: RSPCA). Each guinea pig should be given no more than two to three pea flakes per day. The ideal body temperature for guinea pigs, regardless of the season, needs to be around 37 – 39.5°C. 0000108667 00000 n
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If there are any puddles or wet areas inside a cavy’s hutch area, make sure they’re cleaned up right away. 0000101781 00000 n
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