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Any advice for taking care of a pregnant guinea pig Petsmart sold us two "females"only now2007-11-24 21:57:36

After looking up some info on the net, I'm pretty sure the non-pregnant one is male. I'm going to get the store to help place the babies, but I need to take care of them until they are weaned. I'm also worried about all the compications that guniea's can have with pregnancy and birth! Any advice?

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That sucks about Petsmart. I actually work there and am very adamant about these things, and it angers me to hear that this happened, especially since I'm a guinea pig owner myself! Personally, I would NOT let the store place the babies. They most likely have their own best interests in mind, and not the animals, judging by how they housed a male with a female.

Definitely check out Guinea Lynx - it's the most comprehensive site you can find. Not only do they have all the information you'd need, they also have a forum where you can post about the babies - it's possible you'll find an owner through them. You can also try Cavy Spirit. Good luck!

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I had a hampster that ate her babies when I was a kid.. so just watch the guinea carefully to make sure she dosent go cannabalistic.

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We raised Guinea Pigs and they are so cute when they are born. They are a miniature version, they have their fur, eat food and are so much fun!

The parents take good care of them and your job is to keep the cage clean, clean food and water and enjoy them. We never had any difficulties during the births. The dad helps as much as the moms. Just enjoy the excitement of the cute babies along with the parents.

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As long as your Guinea Pig's healthy, cannibalism shouldn't be something to worry about. Animals only eat their young when they are malnourished, most of the time.