Bumblefoot. On occasion, guinea pigs can get sores on the bottom of their feet from dirty cages or wire-bottomed enclosures. This is known as bumblefoot. Your guinea pig may need antibiotics, depending on the severity of the problem, and it always means that you need to adjust the animal’s enclosure. The average guinea pig lifespan is between five to eight years, though particularly pampered and healthy animals can reach ten years or more. This is much longer than other small mammal pets like hamsters, mice, and rats, but shorter than animals like dogs or cats. The guinea pig lifespan is likely the result of their size; larger mammal species tend to live longer than smaller species.

With enough love and attention, Mama’s heart will start to glow, indicating that a baby is on the way! Gently place her inside her interactive hutch. Now it’s time to wait. Kids will enjoy styling the baby’s hair and seeing the mama guinea pig’s reactions to their feeding and petting her.

They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. Mama Surprise takes caring for your pet to a whole new level. This soft, interactive Mama guinea pig comes with a deluxe, interactive hutch. Care for Mama by feeding her and brushing her long, beautiful hair with the accessories provided.

Once both the guinea pig and hutch are on, your child can start to play. They need to pet the mama guinea pig on the head where there is a sensor and feed her the celery by placing it in her mouth (where there is a button that can also be triggered if your child puts their finger there). Every time your child pets or feeds the guinea pig, there will be a sound in reaction.Compared to other small mammal pets, guinea pigs are quite long-lived. If you’re considering getting a guinea pig, you should be prepared to make a long-term commitment to your pet’s health. How to Keep Your Guinea Pig Healthy