Consultation “Guinea pigs are ideal animals to keep at home.” Kindergarten teachers, school teachers and educators

Where to buy a guinea pig?

There are several alternative options for purchasing a guinea pig:

Look for an animal at a shelter. This way you can do a small good deed. Using the Internet, you should find shelters near your home and inquire about the availability of pigs. You can not be limited by geolocation and choose an animal from thematic sites and forums. You can also consider suggestions from resources on the subject of guinea pigs.
Don't be afraid to call shelters. It happens that sites do not always post all the information about available animals. Many simply do not indicate information about unusual species of animals on websites, but in fact there is a similar arsenal.
Don't ignore message boards either. For example, Avito. But it is worth carefully studying the advertisements on such resources, since there are often scammers who sell young guinea pigs for unreasonably high amounts. It is also worth asking about the breeder from the message board, as well as the condition of the pet. It happens that when breeding animals for the purpose of earning money, people do not maintain their health at all and sell sick pets without warning about it.
Even in pet stores, sometimes you come across unscrupulous sellers who try to sell a sick or infected animal to inexperienced clients. But often the store is not at fault and the responsibility lies entirely with the breeder. It is because of this that animals in a number of sales points are already sick from the very beginning. It would be a good idea to read reviews on the Internet about both the pet store and the breeder. Before making the final choice, it is worth visiting the breeders and personally inspecting the conditions and condition of the animals.

After acquiring an animal, it needs care, no matter how unpretentious it may be. Therefore, before buying a pet, you should carefully read the nuances of caring for a guinea pig.

Where did guinea pigs come to us from?

Guinea pigs are another matter - they are very friendly creatures, however, they are not devoid of curiosity, and you will also have to keep an eye on them. By the way, the guinea pig was named “guinea pig” because it was brought to us “from overseas,” or rather from the Polynesian Islands, on one of the merchant ships.

On the islands of Polynesia, these wild animals live in colonies; for local residents, they are more likely harmful rodents that steal food from barns and warehouses. True, the natives do not disdain pig soup on occasion. Despite the fact that they are called "sea", pigs do not know how to swim, however, unlike cats, they are not afraid of water.

The nuances of purchasing a guinea pig

Before purchasing, you should coordinate your decision with family members. For those who live alone, this item can be omitted. But if the family is large, it is worth convening a family council. Some people may simply not like animals, while others may be allergic to a pet of this type.

It is necessary to soberly assess the possibilities of caring for such a creature. It is necessary to plan a schedule for caring for the animal and think about the need for additional supervision if you need to urgently leave for a long time.

Never purchase an animal spontaneously. It is best to weigh the pros and cons of such a decision. So that you don’t have to regret the time and money spent.

Summary: whether or not to get a guinea pig

Guinea pigs make wonderful pets. It's a pleasure to watch them. But you shouldn’t have them if:

You are not ready to adopt two or more pigs at once;
Get a guinea pig instead of a cat or dog;
Are you going to keep the animal in a tight cage?
Spend little time at home.

Guinea pig: keeping and caring for is a troublesome task; many people believe that caring for a cat is much easier. To prevent things from happening, as in the well-known saying “the woman had no worries, the woman bought a piglet,” assess your capabilities in advance.

If you provide a pig company with decent living conditions, the animals will delight you for many years with their cheerfulness, interesting habits and good health. Write in the comments about your pets!

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