The animal is due back one week after it is checked out. Behavior Guinea pigs are usually very quiet animals. Guinea pigs will communicate with squeaks or whistles, showing distress or contentment according to the volume. Their teeth are constantly growing and they will spend lots of time gnawing on things. If they cannot keep their teeth worn down, they will become overgrown and may need veterinary attention.
Guinea pigs almost never bite unless mishandled, irritated or taste something on the handler.
Timothy hay should be fed as free choice and they should have as much as they want. Pellets can be supplemented with fresh foods orange, kale, celery, rutabaga, snow peas, alfalfa sprouts, turnip, cauliflower, parsnip, brussels sprouts, cucumber, carrot, apple, chicory, spinach, tomato, melon, grapes, corn, bell pepper, peas and pear. Be sure these foods are pesticide free. They will also eat perticide free grass and wild plants such as sorrel, dandelion, clover, and plantain. Too many greens or fruit can cause diarrhea.