Things to consider before adopting Guinea Pigs

While you have room in your heart, do you have room in your wallet?

The set-up costs to provide the best home for your guinea pig as well as the ongoing expense of keeping piggies is actually pretty significant!

Upfront expenses:

Adoption fee.
Suitable cage set up.
Cage bedding.
Cage items.
Carry cage.
Pellets.
Hay.
Fresh foods.

Ongoing expenses:

Fresh foods.
Hay.
Pellets.
Washing costs for towels & fleece bedding.

Are you allowed Guinea Pigs at your home?Sometimes the desire to have a guinea pig outweighs rational thinking and owners find themselves with a bit of a messy situation on their hands when a landlord or family member says, “either the piggies go, or you go”!

Do you have time for Guinea Pigs?While it’s true that guinea pigs don’t actively demand the level of constant supervision that a dog might, they do require a lot of love and attention and are prone to loneliness and boredom if they’re left in isolation for a long period of time.

Do You Have Access to Proper Veterinary Care?Not all vet clinics treat guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are in a category of animals known as exotic pets. This can mean their veterinary costs can quickly become exspensive as they may require specialized equipment.