Scovone Star Magazine 2016-2017 | Page 11

It’s not a hamster it’s not a mouse what is it Also guinea pig’s need exercise so they don’t get fat. Guinea pig’s like people, but first, you need to know how to hold it. You sit criss cross and you don’t squeeze it that tight. Additionally if guinea pig hair starts too get to long you need to groom it. You can groom it with a baby brush or a tooth brush. In addition they need exercise they should have free floor time, free floor time is when they get to run around wherever they want. However if something looks wrong with your guinea pig you need to take them in to get a checkup. Guinea pig need their nails trimmed when their about one year old. HOW THEY ACT Guinea pig’s have different personalities. In addition a personality that your guinea pig might have is being tame or social. Guinea pig’s can also be calm they, will not be calm if they hear a loud noise. Some guinea pigs are friendly. If a guinea pig gets too fat they run laps to burn energy. However Some guinea pigs can be scared. When guinea pigs are scared they will hide If they hear a sound they don’t know. Even though some will toss their head in the air when they get annoyed. On the other hand when begging for food they might stand on their hind legs. Guinea pig’s might lick owners skin because they might have to go to the bathroom or they will not like your skin because it’s salty. However when guinea pigs are hungry they hop in the air or run around in circles. Alternatively fidgeting will happen when they need to use the bathroom or they do not want to b