Your kitten's socialization is extremely important. Positive reinforcement works, punishment doesn't. Give your kitten or any pet an annual exam at the vet. Small Animals Guinea Pigs make great pets They were domesticated centuries ago by South American Indians who bred them for their prized meat. Sailors introduced them to Europe in the sixteenth century.
Guinea Pigs communicate vocally indicating their likes and dislikes.
They come in a variety of colors and are inexpensive yet fun to maintain. Diet For most small mammals, salt is a necessary and vital part of their health. So, it's important to keep meeting their needs. Our sweet little furry guniea pigs have no way of telling us what's missing in their diets, and we have no way of telling, other than diarrhea or not eating their food. Lack of salt could effect a critter's lifespan, this is because they won't be able to digest their foods properly, and will be lacking essential minerals.