Skinny Pig Hairless Guinea Pig
Skinny Pig Hairless Guinea Pig
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Skinny Pigs are a nearly hairless variety of guinea pig with the same endearing, inquisitive personality as their furry relatives. They keep the typical guinea pig patterns in their skin and lack fur except for the occasional patch on the face, and they need a little extra care to keep their skin and immune system healthy. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 10-12 inches; 1.5-2.6 lbs
- Life Expectancy: 5-7 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Feed Timothy hay, a guinea pig food and fresh water every day.
- Staple Diet: Timothy hay plus a food formulated for guinea pigs, offered fresh daily.
- Vitamin C: Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so choose a fortified guinea pig food or a vitamin C supplement made for guinea pigs.
- Treats: Treats formulated for guinea pigs can be offered on occasion.
- Water: Provide clean, fresh water every day.
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Skinny pigs need a warm, draft-free home and gentle surroundings to protect their bare skin.
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced; more care is needed than for standard guinea pigs.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 30 x 30 x 18 inches for one skinny pig; multiple skinny pigs need a larger habitat.
- Bedding: Soft, low-dust bedding only, to prevent abrasions; keep habitat items free of sharp edges.
- Social Needs: Can live in same-sex groups with enough space, but should not be housed with furred guinea pigs, which can injure them during everyday activity.
- Handling: Keep in a warmer environment away from drafts and sudden temperature changes; skin may need a lotion made for skinny pigs to prevent dryness.
- Maintenance: Replace chew sacks when worn; spot clean daily and deep clean 2-3 times each week.
Skinny Pigs are a nearly hairless variety of guinea pig with the same endearing, inquisitive personality as their furry relatives. They keep the typical guinea pig patterns in their skin and lack fur except for the occasional patch on the face, and they need a little extra care to keep their skin and immune system healthy. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 10-12 inches; 1.5-2.6 lbs
- Life Expectancy: 5-7 years
Feed Timothy hay, a guinea pig food and fresh water every day.
- Staple Diet: Timothy hay plus a food formulated for guinea pigs, offered fresh daily.
- Vitamin C: Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so choose a fortified guinea pig food or a vitamin C supplement made for guinea pigs.
- Treats: Treats formulated for guinea pigs can be offered on occasion.
- Water: Provide clean, fresh water every day.
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Habitat and Care
Skinny pigs need a warm, draft-free home and gentle surroundings to protect their bare skin.
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced; more care is needed than for standard guinea pigs.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 30 x 30 x 18 inches for one skinny pig; multiple skinny pigs need a larger habitat.
- Bedding: Soft, low-dust bedding only, to prevent abrasions; keep habitat items free of sharp edges.
- Social Needs: Can live in same-sex groups with enough space, but should not be housed with furred guinea pigs, which can injure them during everyday activity.
- Handling: Keep in a warmer environment away from drafts and sudden temperature changes; skin may need a lotion made for skinny pigs to prevent dryness.
- Maintenance: Replace chew sacks when worn; spot clean daily and deep clean 2-3 times each week.
