Source: Wikimedia Commons
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Cavia porcellus
Gentle and social small animal. Communicates through various vocalizations and bonds closely with owners. Cannot synthesize vitamin C, so diet management is essential.
The domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae, originally domesticated from wild cavies in the Andes region of South America. Adults measure 20–30 cm and weigh 700–1,200 g. Highly social animals, they thrive when kept in pairs or small groups and communicate through a rich repertoire of vocalizations. Unlike most mammals, guinea pigs cannot synthesize vitamin C endogenously, making daily dietary supplementation with foods such as bell peppers, broccoli, and leafy greens essential to prevent scurvy. Their diet should be based on unlimited high-quality timothy hay supplemented with species-appropriate pellets and fresh vegetables. Optimal temperature range is 18–26 °C. Common health issues include vitamin C deficiency, urolithiasis, dermatophytosis, and respiratory infections. Lifespan is 4–8 years.
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Origen
Andes region of South America
Esperanza de vida
5-7 years
Tamaño
20-30cm / 700-1200g
Temperatura
18〜24℃
Humedad
40〜60%
Timothy hay (staple), pellets, vitamin C-rich vegetables
Social animals — keep 2+ recommended. Same-sex pairs are safest
Unlimited hay + daily vitamin C (bell peppers, broccoli)
Wide floor space cage. Width matters more than height
Watch for scurvy. Dental malocclusion is also common
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Guinea Pig es 18〜24℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜60%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Guinea Pig es 5-7 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Guinea Pig típicamente alcanza 20-30cm / 700-1200g como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Guinea Pig se alimenta de: Timothy hay (staple), pellets, vitamin C-rich vegetables. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Guinea Pig varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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