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Guinea pigs
are playful creatures and providing playtime gives your new Pet
an opportunity to interact with you in a fun manner while also
helping your guinea pig get the exercise they need. The mental
stimulation provided by playtime will keep your new Pet happy
and healthy and allows for additional positive experiences with
you!
When selecting toys for your new Pet keep
in mind that guinea pigs like chewing, burrowing, and tossing
things around. Your guinea pig doesn't want to climb or go on a hike so keep this in mind when selecting items for playtime. Ask yourself, "Is this a toy I would give a baby?" Nine times out of
ten, your guinea pig will end up with their toys in their
mouths. Be mindful of harmful paints, toxic materials, unsafe
glue, and small parts before giving your new Pet anything to
play with.
Favorite Toys for guinea pigs
include:
 - Paper bags
- Socks filled with hay
- Shoe boxes with a side cut out
- Small blocks or chew sticks
- Cardboard paper towel rolls
- Small cat toys with no removable parts
- Food puzzles (Available at any Pet
store)
These ideas are just the beginning! Use
your imagination when deciding what your guinea pig will love to
play with and remember to look around your house. Food puzzles
are an excellent choice for playtime as they provide both mental
and physical stimulation. Alternate toys on a weekly basis to
keep your guinea pig interested and excited. What's more is
there is no need to spend a lot of money on toys; you probably
have favorites in every room!
Setting up and cleaning
up after playtime is important, especially when you take your
Pet out at least on ce a day. Line the area your guinea pig will
be spending time with newspaper, when finished, simply roll up
the newspaper and dispose of it.
Don't overlook the power
of quiet time together. Simply spending time cuddled up together
on the couch will do wonders for you and your Pet. Those quiet
moments spent together while gently stroking your guinea pig
will be tops on your list of positive interactions. You may even
look down to find your guinea pig sound asleep on your lap!
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