Also known as cavies, guinea pigs are friendly pets and don’t need much attention. For housing, they need a properly-ventilated wire cage with solid flooring cushioned with fleece, towels, or other soft material. Guinea pigs’ diet consists mainly of cavy pellets and grass hay. An additional amount of vitamin C (from kale, pepper, and parsley, perhaps) is also needed as cavies can’t produce enough of it, resulting in vitamin C deficiency.
Meanwhile, chinchillas are generally quiet and shy creatures. It’ll be best to house them with one or more other chinchillas. As nocturnal animals, chinchillas sleep during the day, necessitating a hiding area/nesting box to accommodate their need for resting. For their diet, chinchillas require grass-based pellets as well as hay to prevent the overgrowth of the teeth. Lastly, they need frequent dust baths. It’s ideal to have a tray/box filled with dust that can absorb dirt and oils from chinchillas’ furs.
Take a proactive approach to your pet’s health with regular health and wellness checks at your veterinary hospital Savannah, GA.
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