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Guinea Pigs are small, fury and cute. They are one of the most harmless of pets, and as a result are often kept and given to children as presents. They make good starter pets for kids too, as they are low maintenance, and they can do next to no damage to the kids. However, having said all of this it is important to understand that when buying a Guinea pig, you have the same level of responsibility towards it as you would were you buying a cat, dog or even a horse.
Guinea pigs require care and attention, and taking one on is a commitment. They can live anything from four to seven years, and once you have the animal you must look after it for the period of its life. That means that if you have bought it for your kids, they will have grown up before your pet passes on from this world. It is a good exercise in teaching your children responsibility too, as their continued care of the creature as they grow up will give them a sense of what their due attention can mean to another living being.

Be prepared to cover the costs of the animal is important. Guinea pigs aren’t the most expensive animal you can keep, in fact the running costs are very low, but they are there. If you can’t afford the food, a proper home and the pet insurance then you should think twice before taking one on. They can be kept indoors or outdoors, so again think about where you are going to keep your animal before buying or building its home.

Most of all, make sure that you really want a Guinea Pig before buying one. You are going to have to look after this animal for years, so please don’t get one if you think that six months later you are going to end up ignoring it, and the animal will end up in a state of neglect.

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