I have a metal bottom cage for my guinea pig it also has a tray so the pee and p**p falls down is this ?

Question

also whats a safe spray to take away odor also in whats the best bedding for wire and i want to get another Guinea pig soon after the one I'm getting but should i get two at the same time ive never had one so i don't want to hurt both if I'm unsuccessful ty ty

Answer 1

Firstly - you need a better cage.

Wire floors are extremely dangerous for guinea pigs. They can get their legs trapped causing broken bones, and suffer from pododermatitis (bumblefoot).

It is also likely that your cage is far too small - most pet shop cages are well below minimum standards!

I would recommend a c+c cage. These can be made to whatever size you like and are really cheap and easy to make. And unlike the cage you have now they are safe!

http://www.guineapigcages.com

Good beddings include aspen, carefresh and megazorb.

Pine and cedar should never be used - they contain high levels of phenols which cause respiratory and liver disease.

If you have a large enough cage you can also use the fleece method - check out the bedding section in the forum on that link I gave you for details on how to do it.

Guinea pigs are a social species and need the company of their own kind. If you currently don't have any, it is probably easier to get both at once, so they can be introduced to their new cage at the same time.

If you get one, then add another later, you will need to thoroughly clean out the cage to remove all smells. The pigs should be introduced on neutral territory and if they seem okay can be put together into a clean cage. Do not put them together for short periods and separate again as they will have to re-establish dominance every time!

When you introduce new piggies you should expect to see some squabbling while they work out who is boss. This is perfectly normal. You might notice chasing, squeeking, mounting, nose-butting, and rumblestrutting. All this is fine. You only need to separate if they actually draw blood.

Please visit the forum on that site and read all the sticky threads. It gives the best, most detailed, and most accurate info on everything you need to know about guinea pig care - including cages, intros, bedding etc.

Good luck!

Answer 2

There are sprays for sale at your local pet store, as for bedding, do not use cedar as piggies are irritated by it. For bedding on top of the wire i have always used pine chips, For bedding in the pan. I have found the pine needle pellets used for cat bedding to be excellent for my rabbits and pigs. It deodorizes and absorbs at the same time. If you know you are going to get two, then two that are already sharing a cage is a good way to keep one from rejecting the other later on, so yes, If you are sure, I would get room mates at the pet store. Young pigs adjust quicker than older ones, so if the one you like is the only one at the store, as long as he or she is young, you will be able to locate and introduce them. If you buy separate older pigs, House them in separate cages, but right next to each other or put a divider in the cage until they get adjusted to one another. Then be sure to monitor their together time until they accept each other.

Answer 3

Guinea pigs must have solid flooring!!!! No wire floor ever. Injury is very easy to happen this way. THe leg can get caught and break. And bumblefoot is also related to them walking on mesh. This is when bacterial growths appear on the legs. So get a new cage immediately. While you are at it, make a proper one. Go to guineapigcages.com you cna learn about why these are the best cages, and the proper sizes guinea pigs really need. Bedding can be anythign except pine or cedar. Everythign else is great. And guinea pigs must have companions. They are social animals and will be happier and healthier with other guinea pigs. Go to cavyspirit.com to learn about introducing a second guinea pig

Answer 4

I'm not so sure about guinea pigs but a wire floored cage for rabbits can give them sore hocks because they dont have protective padding like cats dogs do, so put cardbord on the floor or a mat, or even news papers.

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Answer 5

NEVER use a cage with a wire bottom with a guinea pig. You are asking for injury or bumblefoot, which is an awful inflammation of the skin on the foot that will erupt into sores.

You need no spray to help with odor as long as you keep the cage clean. This is part of being a responsible pet owner---keeping your animal's environment clean. Guinea pigs have no natural odor, so if you smell something, you aren't cleaning the cage often enough.

Your best bet is to adopt two bonded pigs from a guinea pig rescue. Then you are almost guaranteed a perfect match.

Make sure you do your research before you get the piggies. They are a big responsibility and not cheap to care for properly. See these links for info on proper care, diet, and housing.

http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html

http://www.guineapigcages.com/

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm