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Are you looking at pet possibilities? Is a guinea pig high on your list? Before making any commitment, stop and think. How much do you really know about guinea pigs? Do you have any idea what they eat and what type of housing they need? Are you familiar with their playtime requirements? And, what do you know about their behavior?

If you’re not sure about these guinea pig basics, you have some homework to do. Fortunately, there’s plenty of information available. You can read books, check out Internet sites, talk to staff at a pet store, visit local breeders, and contact other owners. The important thing to remember when you’re looking for a pet is that impulse buying is “out” and research is “in.” Make sure you learn everything you can about any potential pet before deciding if it’s the right one for you.

So now the research is done and the decision is made…a guinea pig (or two or three) is going to be part of your family! You’re probably anxious to dash right out and make that pet purchase ASAP. But wait! There’s other shopping to be done first. Have you forgotten that you’ll need a cage, accessories, food, bedding, and toys all ready at home before picking out your pal(s)?