I was going to buy my guinea pig a leash but I want to make sure its safe. The pet store sells them for guinea pigs but I read on a website it could cause spinal problems. Anyone have experience with this?
2006-12-05 12:43:34 · 14 answers · asked by not*a*placebo*81 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would highly recommend you do not do this. Your guinea pig would not enjoy this. However, if you have a cage with an unclippable wire top you can put this out on the lawn with a box so the guinea pig has shade on warm days. Then they get some fresh air and grass. We also let ours run around the house with supervision of course. If you don't have the wire top it would be easy to make one with chicken wire and scrap wood.
2006-12-05 13:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinea pigs should not be on a leash. They generally do not like them and often hurt themselves trying to get out of them.
Running balls are also dangerous. Guinea pigs' backs do not bend like ferrets or hamsters do. The balls can cause serious back injuries.
Guinea pigs should get time daily outside of their cage to exercise. It is best to block off a section of a room and allow them to run around.
2006-12-05 13:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a leash with a guinea pig harness is safe, just make sure it fits, the guinea pig is supervised and it is not left on all the time. dont drag the pet, let it go where it wants to, and keep away from places where people walk dogs.
2006-12-05 12:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Guinea pigs do not like to be on a leash. This is not recommend. If you would like to have a small animal that can be put on a leash, you can get a ferret.
2006-12-05 12:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I walk mine alot he hasnt had any problems at all. It helps them file there nails and they love to eat the grass outside and sunbath, but be carful of other animals and make sure your gental you can hurt him really bad.
2006-12-05 14:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if its not to tight then its perfectly fine, but you might want to try it out at ome becouse if they realy dont like it, they will pull and hurt them selves.
(Make sure the leash has a harness)
2006-12-05 13:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by luvmylamby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there's a risk in it, I would suggest a ball. I've never heard of a hamster leash before so I've never tried one, but better safe than sorry (:
2006-12-05 12:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would say no because they are so small and could get hurt if the leash was pulled too hard
2006-12-05 12:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by haleyrose255 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, as long as it is in a control area, perhaps on an empty table, that way you can watch it. Or just get it a ball or wheel to run in.
2006-12-05 12:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dancer_for_life 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I REALLY DONT THINK UR PIG NEEDS A LEASH I MEAN REALLY HOW FAST CAN IT SCRAM WITHOUT YOU BEING ABLE TO CATCH IT ?
2006-12-05 13:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by allurluv 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋