Guinea Pig Safety: Tips to safe proofing your home

Guinea pigs are naturally curious and gnawing animals and if you let your pet loose in your home, it’s best for have it safe proof before hand.

• A great danger to guinea pigs are electrical cords as they can chew them. Remove all electrical cords as this is a primary threat for them. Cords that cannot be put out of reach, should be covered with a chew proof material. Ask for suggestions at the electrical store and also inquire about electrical cable wraps at the electronic store.
• Anything made out of wood that is within reach would also require to be covered with a chew proof protection. Some people try using store bought animal repellants, however this doesn’t stop some guinea pigs.
• Avoid uses of perfume and colognes as the guinea pig has a keen sense of smell and this will irrate them.
• Take a tour around your home and inspect for places that your guinea pig could potential hide or get caught in. This entails all nooks and crannies as they are very curious animals and love to explore. Block off access to these areas securely.
• Make sure that all poisons and toxic materials are carefully put out of your guinea pigs way.
• Ensure that trash bags are also out of your guinea pigs way and well hidden.
• When your guinea pig is out and you have other pets, ensure that they cannot come within reach.

Often people choose when they  let their guinea pig out of their cage, to put them into a large enclosed area, where there is plenty of room to run around and ensures a safe environment for your guinea pig.

Fenced in Teddy Hamster enjoying out door time.

Guinea Pig Care Safe proof your home