Some people also recommended giving guinea pigs a bath biannually. All in all the Guinea Pig makes an excellent pet. The American Cavy comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, but their coats must remain smooth and short. Accepted colors include Beige, Black, Chocolate, Cream, Lilac, Red, Saffron, and White. Eye color will vary with coat color, but regardless of color they should possess large eyes.
Ears are wide set, and rose petal shaped.
The ears are droopy and the color depends largely on coat color. The American Cavy's coat should be silky to the touch and maintain a glossy sheen. There has been some debate, since a paper published in 1991, that centers on whether or not the Guinea Pig should be classified as a rodent. At this time they are still officially classified as rodents and will be treated as such until more information is revealed. Relatively Easy Be careful when feeding clover and cabbage, while both these foods are healthy for your guinea pig, they can cause gas.