how to keep the cage not smelling so bad?
and my guinna pig gets so scared when i have to take him out and my mom is going to make me clean the cage more then once a week? he also tries to bite me when i take him out?
please help
2006-11-21 06:45:10 · 7 answers · asked by gousa1991 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you make it a habbit to handle him more often, he won't bite you. If you only take him out when you clean the cage, he's probably very scared of you. It's a good idea to keep the cage clean (your mom is right), and your guinnea pig will be happier if he has both a clean cage and gets more attention.
2006-11-21 06:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cage will have to be cleaned more than once a week not to smell. Try to pick him up using a towel. He will feel more secure wrapped up in something. Also, offer him some veges when he is out and it will seem more of a treat to be picked up. My boys still run when I try to pick them up because it is their instinct, but once I get them, they are fine. It takes guinea pigs some time to adjust and feel safe and trust you. Don't give up! Best of luck!
2006-11-21 19:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by JLH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have not tamed your guinea pig to you yet, use garden glove on your hand to pick him up, clean cage twice a week if you need to, could put baking soda in bottom before adding bedding, to help keep the odor down. It won't hurt the animal
2006-11-21 14:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by LatterDaySaint and loving it 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly u should b cleaning the cage every day i have to with mine then u will find that the smell is almost non existant g.p cn be pretty messy so cleaning them out every day will help also regular handling will tame ur g.p gentle movements by u when u go to pick them up will help as they are naturally timid
2006-11-21 15:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by greyhound mummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
handle him waayyyy more and guinea pigs are pretty high matenance so u have to clean their cage at least once a week. u can buy stuff at pet stores that eliminates odour. ask the people at the pet store!
2006-11-21 16:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mariah Magnificent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy odour control shavings & they also absorb more so u dunt have to change it until like a week and a half but they cost a bit more hope this helps
2006-11-21 15:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Confused 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Train him, Look it up on the internet..World wide web a great source...
2006-11-21 16:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋