Setting up a playpen for your guinea pig

The playpen for your guinea pig is one of the most important items for your guinea pig, as it is the space where they spend most of their time. Therefore, it is essential to have a comfortable environment that provides a good quality of life for your pet.

A large, interactive space contributes to the animal’s health and well-being. Even though it is a limited space, it is essential that the rodent has a large area where it can move around freely.

The size of the enclosure is important so that the guinea pig feels comfortable enough to move around freely and still be able to play and relieve itself. The enclosure should have a large area, suitable for the number of animals that will be kept in it.

How to assemble a playpen for your guinea pig

When buying or setting up an enclosure for your guinea pig, remember: the more space, the better. If you have more than one guinea pig in your home, it is essential that they all have enough space to live together without getting stressed.

Consider the space the enclosure will take up, its dimensions, and the space between the bars so that the guinea pig cannot escape through the gaps. Make sure everything is well-fitted and secure, especially if there is a second floor.

Structure:

After assembling and delimiting the area of ​​the enclosure, it is time to create a base with a tarp, to act as the floor of the enclosure. On top of the tarp, place some type of material that can retain the animal’s urine and feces, such as towels or hygienic mats.

This second layer should be changed frequently to keep the area clean and prevent bad odors. Just above it, you should place a layer of soft fabric, which ensures that your pet can move around comfortably in the playpen without hurting their paws.

Also, don’t forget essential items such as a drinking bowl with clean, fresh water, and a place for the animal to relieve itself.

Environmental enrichment for guinea pigs:

 

To create an environment that is still attractive and interactive for your guinea pig, the playpen should have toys and accessories that help the animal burn off a lot of energy, avoiding possible stress or boredom.

Some interesting options include toys, mazes, tunnels, dens and spinning wheels. Use your creativity and choose fun options that keep your pet entertained and encourage energy expenditure, taking into account your pet’s lifestyle and size.

How to clean your guinea pig’s playpen?

To keep the environment safe and free from disease, it is important to follow a hygiene and cleaning routine for the place where the pig lives, as well as its objects and toys.

Start cleaning the playpen by removing the guinea pig and placing it in a safe, enclosed area where it cannot escape. For a thorough cleaning, remove all items from the cage, such as toys, food and water bowls, and dens.

Remove leftover food and feces, clean with a paper towel and broom, remove used and wet sanitary mats. Wash food and water bowls with soap and water, then refill with fresh food and water.

Why not raise guinea pigs in cages?

Even though guinea pigs are small animals, it is important for their development that they grow in a large space. A small space can lead to the animal developing diseases, as well as influencing stress and aggressive behavior.

Without enough space to exercise, guinea pigs can frequently have gas and develop intestinal problems, especially if they do not have a balanced diet with hay and ideal feed for the species.

Due to the inadequate environment, the rodent may develop paw disease due to direct and constant contact with the cage bars. This may cause the animal to start chewing on the cage bars.

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