Is the guinea pig pet?

Here are animals in which the name - it is just a name, it bears no meaning. One of the representatives of these animals and is the guinea pig. In fact, it's not the sea, and mumps, the name happened by accident. The name «pig» appeared, probably because of the structure of the head animals, whereas the former due to the fact that it «overseas»; subsequently particle «of» no longer and get something that is: the guinea pig.
At one time the author read in a magazine that guinea pigs - very good pets. But is this true?

Let's start with the simple and little-known fact: the guinea pigs are the best model for testing «human» vaccines. This suggests that the guinea pig can easily catch cold, and just as easily from the common cold to die. Not many people have the skills of a veterinarian, and in this regard it is important to the timely and prompt treatment. Also, it is subject to many other diseases, which imposes specific conditions for the content. Cell on the floor in this case is not an option, since some of the drafts do not contribute to improving the health of the animal.

By personal observation I can say that in the cell they are closely and comfortably, this despite the fact that the cell was highest at the time of purchase. The space more than a cell, sometimes impossible to distinguish in the apartment.

Guinea pig sufficiently fearful animal, and moves around the apartment, only along the walls. If you do dare to travel.

The problems of hygiene and are quite sharp. The author was unable to accustom the animal to go to the well-shaped toilet for many reasons, not least of which was «a small cage». Moreover, the animal could safely go, even if sitting on his lap. It also says not in his favor. And because the guinea pig and can walk under him at any place, pronounced the principle of no toilets, the cell should be removed once a day or two, otherwise the smell becomes pronounced.

In the guinea pig food is not that too whimsical, just need to look more closely relates to disinfection of food. If the human body is very forgiving, then the animal is more complicated.

Is the guinea pig pet? In that case, if you is not surprising that people keep spiders, tarantulas, lizards and other «not suitable» for communicating animals, then is. But if you want to get more from the animal and communication, as is the case with cats / hamsters, moreover, with a rather unpretentious content - this option is not for you.

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