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Frequent visitors to HappyCavy are probably familiar with Hammy’s CavyCare Twitter Tips. From guinea pig diet tips to care advice, Hammy has been using Twitter to send out useful tips for guinea pig owners with the #cavycare hashtag since 2009.
Need an easier way to trim your guinea pig's nails? @LAGuineaPigResc founder Saskia demos her nail clipping technique: https://t.co/CdAZm7kBr5 #guineapig #cavycare
— HappyCavy (@happycavy) May 21, 2018
It may seem rather silly to think about a guinea pig who sends Twitter updates, but stranger things have happened around the HappyCavy Forever Home. In fact, Hammy the original HappyCavy has been using the Twitter machine since she was just a spry, little 2-year-old fuzzball (with some help from the Humans, of course)!
In case you aren’t hip to the Twitter, the HappyCavy put together an archive of our past Cavy Care Twitter Tips.
Enjoy! 😀
HappyCavy’s #CavyCare Tips for Guinea Pig Humans
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Make 2018 the year you learn the secrets to good guinea pig health with this helpful guide from GuineaLynx: http://bit.ly/2E1OelO |
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Caring for an old guinea pig? Tips to help you give your senior cavy the happy, healthy life it deserves: http://bit.ly/oldcavy |
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Keep your guinea pigs cool this summer with these helpful to do’s: http://bit.ly/1SVinyE |
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How will you keep guinea pigs warm in a winter power outage? Use blankets & keep doors closed. More at http://bit.ly/2k7xFJp |
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With weather cooling down, it’s time to to bring your guinea pigs inside! If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them. |
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Each week, do a 10min guinea pig health check to catch minor problems before they become major problems: http://www.happycavy.com/how-to-perform-weekly-guinea-pig-health-checks |
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Shout out to Cali Cavy Collective for THE BEST “how to” guide on guinea pig fleece bedding: https://bit.ly/3QaLYw1 |
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Looking for a cavy vet expert in the United Kingdom? Try the UK Guinea Pig vet locator: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/pages/vet-locator |
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With summer here for many of us, & it’s important to learn how to keep your cavies cold in warm weather: http://bit.ly/29FE2QK |
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How to identify and understand the sounds your guinea pig makes: http://bit.ly/2a2z2qo |
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Prompt care is crucial to saving the life of a sick guinea pig. Get to know these common signs of illness: https://bit.ly/3EZNWZF |
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Can’t afford veterinary care for your guinea pig? There are steps you can take to pay an emergency vet bill https://bit.ly/3F2xnwc |
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Watch TV with your cavy? Turn the volume down…way down! With sensitive hearing, loud noises can cause pain or injury to guinea pigs |
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What’s more stressful than clipping guinea pig nails? NOTHING! A cavy-savvy vet is an easy pain-free option https://bit.ly/3PEsj66 |
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Need a new spot for your guinea pig cage? Try for a moderate traffic area indoors w/ minimal temp changes & avoid direct sunlight |
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Back to school? Remember to stick to a consistent guinea pig care schedule! Here’s how How to Keep a Guinea Pig Care Schedule! |
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Guinea pigs are not nocturnal. So remember to turn off lights & reduce noise when going to bed. Your cavy needs restful sleep too! |
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Cavy Gardeners: Did you know you can plant guinea pig edible flowers next to your herbs and vegetables? |
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Guinea Pig DIY: Extra fleece scraps, paper towel rolls & clean egg cartons filled with lettuce make great playthings for your cavy |
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Stay busy, Humans! Weekly guinea pig health schedule should include weight check, palpation (“feel test”), ear cleaning, nail trim and more |
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When feeding your guinea pig new foods, take it slow! Small amounts of new food will give ur cavy time to adjust to new treats |
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Reduce your guinea pig’s stress this holiday season! Keep your cavy away from loud sounds and unsettling New Years noises |
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Please remember: Guinea pigs are NOT gifts, they are fragile creatures that require responsible care in a loving Forever Home |
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Keep white fleece or towels on hand to use as bedding if you suspect your piggie has a UTI. Discolored urine will show up easily |
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Take time to brush your guinea pig’s coat once a week (or once a day for long-haired). This keeps a nice coat & reduces shedding |
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Please clean your guinea pig’s water bottle regularly! Wash with warm water, scrub with a bottle brush, then rinse thoroughly |
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Cheap toys for guinea pigs! Start using empty boxes, paper bags, & crumbled newspaper as fun and easy guinea pig play toys! |
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MT @CaliCollective: A friendly reminder to check your hay for mold & other undesirables before giving it to your guinea pigs |
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Battling summer heat? Use frozen plastic water bottles or ice packs wrapped in towels to help keep your guinea pig cool this summer |
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Loud July 4th fireworks can frighten your guinea pig. Close windows & move to a quiet place to reduce noise & anxiety this 4th |
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Summer is the perfect time to let your guinea pig try new fruits and veggies! Just be sure they’re safe & start w/ small amounts |
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Taking your cavy outside this summer? Keep your piggie healthy by making sure your lawn is pesticide, herbicide, & fertilizer free |
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Spring is here and guinea pigs love dandelion snacks! Leaves, stems & flowers are edible, just feed in moderation & pesticide free |
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YOU are the best advocate for your guinea pig’s health! Asking questions of ur vet & a small dose of skepticism can go a long way |
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Is your cavy’s hay safe to eat? Please inspect your hay and discard any moldy or wet parts before giving it to your guinea pig |
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Remember the Guinea Pig Snack Rule: If you wouldn’t eat it, they shouldn’t either. Only feed your cavy FRESH vegetables and fruits |
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Cold weather has arrived! Keep your guinea pig healthy & warm this winter by keeping them away from drafty windows & heater vents |
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Cavy like to bite when being picked up? Wrap them in a towel to calm them, it gives them something to chew on besides your fingers |
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Summer: If your piggy spends the summer outdoors, keep your fuzzy safe by making sure enclosure doors and roof are tightly secured |
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Always have Critical Care & a guinea pig safe probiotic on hand. You never know when ur piggie might need them! |
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Regularly disinfect your guinea pig’s water bottle with white vinegar. Rinse thoroughly and refill. Your cavy will thank you! |
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Summer TO DOs: Keep your guinea pig’s home out of direct sunlight, monitor the room temp, & provide plenty of fresh, clean water. |
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Cover your guinea pig’s face with your hand when placing them back in the cage to prevent jumping and injury |
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Take time 2 check for signs of illness or injury like bloating, hair loss or strange behavior when snuggling with your guinea pig |
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Use filtered instead of tap water for your guinea pig. Tap water can contain chemicals that are not good for your cavy |
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When giving new foods to your guinea pig, take it slow. Small amounts of new food will give ur cavy time to adjust to the new noms |
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Change the water in your guinea pig’s water bottle each day! … Because sometimes piggies like to backwash (glances at Bitsy) |
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Don’t forget the ears! Take 1 day a week to examine and clean your guinea pig’s ears. How To Clean Your Guinea Pig’s Ears |
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Monthly weight checks aren’t often enough to notice a problem before it becomes serious. Wheekly weigh-ins are ideal |
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Skin scrape tests can be painful for your guinea pig. Ask your vet for a tape sample instead |
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Different types of guinea pig bedding – Which one works best for you? https://bit.ly/3rKg9At |
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Have U trimmed your guinea pig’s nails lately? Cavy toenails grow constantly & need 2 be trimmed regularly – https://www.guinealynx.info/nails.html |
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Guinea Pig Food Pyramid – a helpful guide to guinea pig diets |
Happy to hear you found it useful! 😀