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I would have hoped the toys themselves would have a slightly better look, as it is they’re quite plastic around the face. 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. 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. 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. Eventually the mama guinea pig will make a “ready” sound and her heart will start to glow. The heart on the hutch will also glow and flash.Place the mama guinea pig into the hutch and close the doors (closing the doors properly is crucial). This magical experience is repeatable, so that you can go through the surprise and delight of caring for Mama and discovering her babies, again and again.

It has that nice element of realism to it with the mama guinea pig reacting to being cared for, and the arrival of the babies. Kids will enjoy styling the baby’s hair and seeing the mama guinea pig’s reactions to their feeding and petting her. It’s perfect if your child is desperate for a pet but you don’t have space or time to give that to them just yet.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. Groom your guinea regularly. Many breeds of guinea pig have longer fur. These animals need at least weekly grooming to stay healthy and avoid matted fur. Using a metal wide-tooth comb can help you remove tangles and snarls. The Little Live Pets Mama Surprise is a cool interactive toy where kids can care for a mother guinea pig and enjoy as one by one, her three babies are born. They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. When she’s been cared for enough, the mama guinea pig will signal – with sounds and lights on the toy and hutch – that it’s time for her babies to arrive.

Tumors. Older guinea pigs often get tumors and other cancers as they age. Regularly examine your pet’s skin and abdomen for unusual lumps and bumps, and don’t hesitate to talk to your pet’s vet if you notice anything out of the ordinary.

This makes guinea pigs an excellent choice if you like smaller animals but want to spend more years with your pet. But it also means that they’re a bigger commitment than other small mammals. If you want a guinea pig but you aren’t sure if you can commit to at least half a decade of pet ownership, then you may want to adopt an older guinea pig.

The Little Live Pets Mama Surprise lets your child nurture a guinea pig until she gives birth to three cute babies. Mama guinea pig comes in a hutch and makes 20+ different sounds and reactions as kids interact with the toy. Keep cages clean. First and foremost, always keep your guinea pig’s living space clean and fresh. Guinea pigs will urinate in the same place as they eat and sleep, so regularly changing their bedding is important to avoid contagious diseases.

For most pet owners, their pets are important elements of their own lives. It’s only natural to want to help your pet live a long and comfortable life. When it comes to small or less common animals like guinea pigs, learning about their lifespan and health is crucial to keeping them healthy and happy for as long as possible. Once all the babies are born then your child can play with the guinea pig family and the hutch. Or you can reload all the babies and their surprises into the hutch and start the process all over again. I would say it’s an ideal gift for little animal lovers and they will absolutely adore it, but I do wince a little at the price. The fact you can repeat the whole unboxing process as many times as they want is great – many unboxing surprise reveal toys don’t allow you to do that.