What is a Guinea Pigs Average Lifespan?
On average, a Guinea Pigs lifespan is a short 4-5 years, however some have been know to live up to 10 years (but 10 years is far from the norm). Things To Know: • Social- do well in pairs • Adapt well • Are Great with routines • Can actually become stressed when routine/environment is changed • Love to chew on just about anything • Are not very agile and DO NOT climb well • Use body language to communicate • Also Make various sounds to communicate • cost aprox. $25 and up Things to look for in Selecting a Healthy Guinea Pig: • Bright Eyes • Alertness • Even coat of fur/hair without any bald spots • For the Skin beneath the fur to be healthy, smooth and dandruff free • For their to be NO Signs of cough/congestion, runny nose, diarrhea or open sores • Check teeth to make sure they are unbroken/damaged, and meet smoothly in the middle of the mouth • Check feet to make sure their is NO inflammation, broken/ingrown nails or large callouses>eventually your piggy may need his nails clipped to
