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如何照顾豚鼠(护理板和指南2022)

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你有没有想过拥有豚鼠的样子?他们是迷人的小生物,让他们的方式陷入你的心脏。我们在这里告诉你所有这些拥有的东西以及如何照顾豚鼠。您所需要的所有信息都在这里,所以让我们开始,了解所有关于几内亚猪的信息!

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几内亚猪事实

据信豚鼠源于南美洲的安第斯山脉,而不是野生动物,而是从一开始就像驯化。他们驯化的初始目的是肉类,但随着他们在16世纪被带入北美和欧洲,他们成为家庭宠物的流行。

这些小型中的小动物可以重1.5-2.5磅,并且长度为8至16英寸。他们通常住在至少4年,但却很好地照顾他们可以长达8年。几内亚猪涂色颜色繁多,全部在黑色,棕色和白色类别中。其他独特的涂层颜色和长度包括玳瑁色,白色玳瑁,长发,勃艮第,达尔马提亚,荷兰语和完全无毛!

豚鼠与其他啮齿动物不同,因为它们在出生时比大鼠或小鼠更成熟。豚鼠比大鼠更大,但小于兔子,也没有尾巴。

几内亚猪做好宠物吗?

如果您选择拥有豚鼠,您会发现它们是相当的社交生物。他们不仅与室友豚鼠倾向于茁壮成长,他们也享受与人类的常规互动,并乐意接近一个放在笼子里的手。当他们在一个年轻时社交时,他们欢迎轻松处理和玩耍。

Guinea pigs have odd sleeping patterns that are hard to predict. As prey animals, their instinct is to sleep in very short intervals, at times not even closing their eyes to sleep. The times they tend to be most active are at dawn and dusk, but you will probably see your guinea pig active most of the time, day or night.

这可能让您感到惊讶,这些生物需要每日互动和喂养,与较小的啮齿动物(如仓鼠)一次可以单独留下几天。为了让豚鼠成为最健康的,它每天至少需要在它的笼子之外。这让他有时间和你一起成长并伸出腿一点。

Guinea pigs also need fresh food, hay, and fruits and veggies provided to them daily, as well as water. They will show their appreciation for your feeding them with plenty of adorable squeaks!

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Where Can I Get a Guinea Pig?

几内亚猪可能会在您附近的任何大型宠物商店找到。您也可以查看当地的人道社会或宠物收养机构。互联网也可以通过Facebook Marketplace,Craigslist或类似的东西找到您的下一个宠物小猪。

一个有用的豚鼠采用者网站完全致力于几内亚猪采用,并且它被称为https://guineaigfinder.com/。在这里,您可以过滤掉几内亚猪特征,如性别,豚鼠的数量分组,品种,年龄,以及猪都需要采用的速度(从“等待正确的家”到“绝望”)。

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拥有豚鼠多少钱?

豚鼠的初始成本比每月费用更昂贵。当你第一次获得豚鼠时,您将在豚鼠笼,玩具,床上用品和动物身上花费大约200美元。之后,您可以预期每月花费大约40美元的食物和寝具。当然,这个每一个月的费用将上升你决定拥有的豚鼠。当您需要将豚鼠带到兽医(每年至少一次或疾病)时,每次访问将花费大约50美元。

我的豚鼠需要什么样的家?

作为较大的啮齿动物,与鼠标或沙鼠相比,豚鼠需要更大的活面积。根据兽医护理宠物医院, each guinea pig you have should have at least 100 square inches of floor. That means if you have two guinea pigs, your cage should be at least 200 square inches.

笼子本身可以是电线,玻璃或坚固的塑料。但是,笼子的地板应该是坚实的,不是线。这是因为豚鼠可以用电线底笼发出足部问题,以及如果腿在电线之间夹在电线之间,并且他们试图击败逃生,那么腿部的腿部问题。

Make sure to put the cage where there are normal patterns of night and day, and keep it out of bedrooms to keep your sleep undisturbed.

As far as the contents of the cage go, you will need these things:

  • 纸张(首选)或木材床上用品(但不是雪松木材)
  • 食盆
  • 水瓶或沉重的水盘
  • Hiding place (like a small box or plastic house)
  • 玩具
  • Wood and mineral chews
豚鼠在他们的笼子里面
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What Should I Feed My Guinea Pig?

你的豚鼠的饮食主要由蒂莫西(或草)干草组成,这也是兔子吃的东西。草对豚鼠来说是完美的,因为它们提供了许多可溶性和不溶性纤维,以及他们需要的许多其他营养素。草的磨蚀性也有助于归档豚鼠的牙齿,这永远不会停止生长。

Guinea pigs are unique rodents that, like humans, do not produce vitamin C on their own. Because of this, you will need to supplement their diet with fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. In a ¼ to ½ c. measuring cup, you can pack any of these fruits and vegetables: kale, mustard, dandelion, or collard greens, sweet peppers,苹果,梨,西兰花,黄瓜,罗勒或欧芹每天都会喂给你的豚鼠。

此外,您可能想要给您的豚鼠高质量的颗粒。确保颗粒对豚鼠特异,并添加维生素C.

您的豚鼠还需要清洁的水供水,提供沉重的底部的菜肴(防止敲击)或固定在笼上的瓶子。

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How Do I Take Care of My Guinea Pig?

许多元素进入你必须记住你的豚鼠的照顾。虽然你读过护理指南,但知道豚鼠在常规上茁壮成长。例如,当您喂食时,每天同时喂她。每天都在同一时间拿出她的笼子。常规的破坏可能会强调你的豚鼠。

喂食

在无限量的情况下,提供你的豚鼠草草干草(Timothy或果树园是最好的)。每天给他们¼杯到½杯包装的水果和蔬菜,并在服务后24小时拆除任何未曝光的部分。如果您觉得您的储蓄更加寄托,也可以每天提供一杯豚鼠颗粒。

不要喂你的豚鼠任何谷物或任何由谷物(如面包,谷物等),豆类,含糖,脂肪或咸味食品,因为这些食物可能会破坏你的豚鼠的gi细菌,可能导致死亡。

还始终在碗或水瓶中提供清洁水。

处理

建议您始终用两只手处理豚鼠,一个舀起来,在它的底部,另一个在它的中间部分。这样,你会掉下来的不太可能。你可能会发现你的豚鼠喜欢在你的腿上依偎,也喜欢独立漫游。无论哪种方式都可以,只需确保环境稳定和安全。

豚鼠在手臂上
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修饰

几内亚猪不需要浴室,但可以在需要时用湿布或无味的婴儿擦拭清洁。带头发的小猪可以用一个大约一周用软背刷刷。无毛的豚鼠偶尔可以用芦荟,无毒的乳液擦拭。

豚鼠的牙齿是天然黄色的,但它们不需要清洁。他们的钉子需要至少每月修剪一次。

笼子环境

The guinea pig’s cage should be kept in a cool area with at least one window, so the guinea pigs get exposed to normal patterns of day and night. However, the cage should not be placed in direct sunlight, as guinea pigs overheat easily. In order to keep your normal sleep schedule, the guinea pigs should not be kept in the same area that you sleep in, as their nighttime activity might keep you awake.

锻炼

Exercise for your guinea pig is important for many reasons. For one, it keeps them occupied. A bored guinea pig could get himself into trouble (biting things they shouldn’t, escaping, etc.). Another reason they need exercise is to get them properly socialized with people and other piggies. A guinea pig left isolated too often might grow timid and hostile. It’s ideal to give them about 3 or 4 hours of free-range time each day, especially if their cage is relatively small.

许多几内亚猪所有者将在瓷砖或硬木地板上放入一个大面积,与某种围栏界定,以防止它们逃脱。在播放区域内,将物体放在盒子,纸袋或管道上,它们可以通过。这将使他们长时间娱乐,他们将从乐趣中受益匪浅!

社会化

几内亚猪是需要与其他人和/或豚鼠在一起的社交生物。您会发现一个与同一笼子的合作伙伴的豚鼠比独自一人更快乐。确保每个笼子只有一个男性,因为他们倾向于打架。一个绝育的雄性和穿着女性可以制作良好的笼子配偶。

正如我们之前提到的那样,当你的豚鼠很年轻时,建立一个游戏程序。这将确保您的小猪仍然会俏皮,有趣的是他的一生,而不是胆怯和害怕。

Cage Cleaning

豚鼠的床上用品需要每周改变两次。此外,一旦注意到它们,就会在床上用品中删除湿斑。这将使笼子闻到您的葡萄园和豚鼠的缘故。

它还建议您每周至少用3%的漂白剂解决方案清洁整个笼子。最好在小猪的游戏时间做到这一点,所以笼子里的干净很干净,在你把背面放在里面之前有时间晾干。

我如何知道我的豚鼠病吗?

In normal health, your guinea pig will be alert, active, eat and drink every day, walk around, and squeak frequently! These are all signs of a happy and healthy piggy. However, your piggy might develop an illness and you will have to take him to the vet.

以下是一些症状要注意并可能表明疾病:

  • 减肥
  • 异常脱发
  • 异常肿块
  • 皮损
  • 呼吸困难
  • 昏睡
  • Diarrhea or dirty bottom
  • 眼睛或鼻涕
  • 过度彻底的牙齿

如果您在豚鼠中注意到这些症状中的任何一种,请将它们带到VET以使其签出。您的兽医将能够指导您在下一步采取和可能开药的步骤。

这是关于几内亚猪经验的一些最常见的疾病的更多信息。

呼吸道感染

Respiratory infections in guinea pigs look a lot like allergies: runny nose and eyes, sneezing, trouble breathing, and coughing, to name a few. They are fairly common in piggies because of the environment they live in. Make sure their bedding is cleaned regularly and is not worsening their condition.

坏血病

Guinea pigs do not produce their own vitamin C, which a deficiency in causes the disease scurvy. Scurvy can cause dental issues, growth problems, and a weakened immune system. At a worse state, it can cause serious joint issues and reproductive problems. This is why your guinea pig needs at least 10mg of vitamin C a day.

肿瘤

Tumors can happen anywhere on a guinea pig, just like humans. It’s a good idea to check your guinea pig regularly for lumps. Feel his belly gently to do this. Take your piggy to the vet if you notice any sudden lumps. It could be a tumor, a harmless fatty lump, or guinea pig babies.

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结论

Owning a guinea pig can enrich your life. They are small and portable enough to be easy to travel with and handle. Guinea pigs are playful and curious, when given the right environment to be in. They are not as low maintenance as hamsters or mice, but they are more interactive.

Now you know how to take care of a guinea pig and you’ve decided they are for you, we wish you luck on your search for your next pet pal and many years of joy with him or her!


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