{"id":506,"date":"2022-12-26T20:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T20:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35.231.54.198\/?page_id=506"},"modified":"2023-01-07T02:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T02:22:00","slug":"10-things-to-consider-before-getting-a-rabbit-or-guinea-pig","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smallpetcare.org\/?page_id=506","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Consider before getting a rabbit or guinea pig"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. Space<\/strong>\n
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    • Guinea pigs require a minimum of 8 square feet for their cage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • For Rabbits, it is recommended that you give them a small room to free roaming rather than a cage, or a large pen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Long term commitments<\/strong>\n
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      • Guinea pigs can live up to eight years and rabbits can live up to twelve years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Will you be able to care for your pets for this long?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cost<\/strong>\n
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        • Often, people only look at the cost of the animal itself – along with the startup cost. What you need to keep in mind is the long term cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Long term cost including food, temperature control (if kept in a separate area), and veterinary care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Veterinary care<\/strong>\n
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          • Normally annual visit is around $80 for the veterinary check up which is only once a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • In rare circumstances, if animal gets severely ill or hurt, there may be a substantial veterinary cost associated with the treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Research<\/strong>\n
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            • You should never get a pet without doing your research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Always make sure you know exactly hot to care for a pet before getting one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Adopt – Don’t Buy<\/strong>\n
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              • Pet stores often sell pregnant guinea pigs to people without them knowing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • One of the main reasons guinea pigs end up in shelters is unexpected babies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Whether you want a guinea pig or rabbit (or any other pet for that matter) get them from a shelter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Shelters have lots of pets who need a second chance, as they are often rescued. Besides – shelters will provide you with lot of information about the pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Diet<\/strong>\n
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                • Both pets need to unlimited supply of hay. They also need leafy greens and vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Guinea pigs need vitamin C pellets since they cant produce their own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Be sure to research your pets diet first !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Social considerations<\/strong>\n
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                  • Guinea pigs needs to be kept in pairs, otherwise they will get lonely and depressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • It is advisable to keep both guinea pigs of same gender – both male or female together otherwise you may end up with more guinea pigs than you planned for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Consider fostering first<\/strong>\n
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                    • This is a great way to get to know a pet better, and find out if he\/she is the right pet for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      • You will need to spend a of of time with your pets, so make sure you are able to take a few hours each day for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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