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Guinea Pig Needs

Basic Needs List For Guinea Pigs
http://www.pdxguineapigs.org/adopt.html
 
The basics you would need would be:
  • Standard large cage from C&C cages or Midwestern cage (any petstore cage will be too small) I like the C&C bases that have the high back to protect the wall
  • Water bottle
  • 1-2 hidey houses or tarps
  • Pellet feeder
  • Hay bin
  • Greens basket
  • Nail trimmers
  • Bedding –Carefresh, fleece, or Aspen
  • Timothy Hay or Orchard grass
  • Vitamin C tabs
  • Pellets – Oxbow adult
 
Guinea Pig Resources Online
 
Cages
Cages:
  • C&C cages –        Standard cages have single level. Deluxe cages have a second level
    • http://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/candc-cages
  • Portland Guinea Pig Rescue  - we build and sell 2x4, 2x5, and 2x6 panel C&C style cages – includes grids, connectors, coroplast
 
Cage Essentials:
Hay racks
  • C&C cages-  we recommend the large hayrack –
    • http://www.guineapigcagesstore.com/hay-racks 
  • Portland Guinea Pig Rescue – we sell C&C large hayracks 
Pellet feeders
  • Dr. Foster: metal bin is best since pigs will chew on the plastic feeders
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+23916&pcatid=23916
  • Dr. Foster: Yummy Time bowls - Large, 6 oz 5" dia
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+25483&pcatid=25483
 
Water bottles
  • Dr. Foster: 16 oz-32 oz for 2 pigs
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10382+21369&pcatid=21369
 
Greens basket
  • Pet Mountain: Kaytee Veggie Basket  
    • http://www.petmountain.com/product/rabbit-bowls-waterers/11442-509628/kaytee-kaytee-veggie-basket-treat-holder.html
 
Hidey Houses
  • 1.Dr. Foster: WARE Lounging Logs  - buy large for guinea pigs http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=17167
  • Ikea Bolmen step stool – big enough for 2 pigs - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90291330/
 
Toys
  • 1.Pet Mountain: http://www.petmountain.com/category/966/1/small-pet-interactive-toys.html
  • 2.Portland Guinea Pig Rescue – We make & sell:
    •       Fleece Forests, Piggy Pompoms, Lap Pads, Piggy Bibs, Corner Fleece Tarps, Cuddle Sacks  

Bedding
  •  Dr. Foster:  Carefresh is the best but $$ - get 60L size  - order the double pack to save more money
    • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10375+29684&pcatid=29684
  • Small Pet Select – Carefresh match – (softer and cheaper)
    • http://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/bedding/products/carefresh-bedding-1?mc_cid=090dc0560f&mc_eid=8f292ecdfd&variant=16373947265
 
  •  Pet Food Direct: Alternately use Aspen shavings (never pine or cedar as will cause respiratory issues) – buy 4 cu ft size
    • http://www.petfooddirect.com/product/9216/native-earth-shredded-aspen-438-cubic-foot-compressed-bedding
 
Nail Trimmers
  • Dr. Foster: Safari kitten nail trimmers http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3261+1992+26547&pcatid=26547
 
Puppy Pads (for lining cage under bedding)
  • Costco: extra-large puppy training pads
 
  • Shampoo: Butler Schein PhytoVet EFA shampoo
    • http://www.petstruly.com/4205.html?gclid=CLCzhuG8j88CFciIfgodPJMOIA
 
 
Food
Hay
  • 1)Dr Foster & Smith - Oxbow Orchard grass or Timothy Hay
    • a.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+17311+30233&pcatid=30233&r=484
    • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+17311+25093&pcatid=25093
  • Small Pet Select- Orchard Grass or Timothy
    • http://store.smallpetselect.com/orchard-hay-p58.aspx
    • https://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/hay 
Vitamin C
  • SW Animal Hospital, Beaverton; or online
  • Pure Formulas: Thompson’s Children's Vitamin C Chewable: Each pig gets ¼ tablet,  cut into chunks or crushed
    • https://www.pureformulas.com/vitamin-c-100mg-childrens-chewable-orange-100-tablets-by-thompsons.html
  • Oxbow Vitamin C – Doctors Foster and Smith - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=26798
 
Pellets
  • Dr Foster & Smith: Oxbow is the best.  We recommend the 10# or larger
    • http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+10381+11255+33956&pcatid=33956&r=484
 

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