{"id":80523,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:32","slug":"what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/","title":{"rendered":"What cage is best for a guinea pig?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_cage_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What cage is best for a guinea pig?\">What cage is best for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?\">What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_size_crate_does_a_guinea_pig_need\" title=\"What size crate does a guinea pig need?\">What size crate does a guinea pig need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Can_guinea_pigs_live_in_2_level_cages\" title=\"Can guinea pigs live in 2 level cages?\">Can guinea pigs live in 2 level cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_type_of_cage_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What type of cage is best for a guinea pig?\">What type of cage is best for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Are_multi_level_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?\">Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_does_a_guinea_pig_need_in_its_cage\" title=\"What does a guinea pig need in its cage?\">What does a guinea pig need in its cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Do_guinea_pigs_like_their_cage_covered\" title=\"Do guinea pigs like their cage covered?\">Do guinea pigs like their cage covered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#What_can_I_use_as_a_guinea_pig_cage\" title=\"What can I use as a guinea pig cage?\">What can I use as a guinea pig cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Can_you_keep_a_guinea_pig_without_a_cage\" title=\"Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?\">Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-cage-is-best-for-a-guinea-pig\/#Can_a_guinea_pig_live_in_a_dog_crate\" title=\"Can a guinea pig live in a dog crate?\">Can a guinea pig live in a dog crate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cage_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What cage is best for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why size matters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.  <\/li>\n<li>Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30 x 50) is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Easy Coroplast Substitutes For Guinea Pig Cages<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>shower curtains.<\/li>\n<li>thick plastic tablecloths.<\/li>\n<li>plastic placemats.<\/li>\n<li>carboard covered in plastic sheeting.<\/li>\n<li>linoleum squares.<\/li>\n<li>waterproof mattress liners.<\/li>\n<li>wallboard.<\/li>\n<li>outdoor tarps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_crate_does_a_guinea_pig_need\"><\/span>What size crate does a guinea pig need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The minimum size cage for one guinea pig, according to the RSPCA is 7.5 ft squared ( 27 inches x 41 inches), but the preferred size should be <b>10.5 ft squared (27 inches x 56 inches). Remember though, cavies are social animals and need companionship, so we recommend always having two or more in a cage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_live_in_2_level_cages\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs live in 2 level cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Multiple Levels While some small animals enjoy climbing on multi-level platforms in the cage, guinea pigs generally prefer flat, open spaces. <b>Guinea pigs tend to be scared of heights, and even a gentle ramp leading up to a second level may be too frightening for a guinea pig to attempt<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cage_is_best_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What type of cage is best for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.  <\/li>\n<li>Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30 x 50) is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_multi_level_cages_good_for_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Multiple Levels While some small animals enjoy climbing on multi-level platforms in the cage, <b>guinea pigs generally prefer flat, open spaces. Guinea pigs tend to be scared of heights, and even a gentle ramp leading up to a second level may be too frightening for a guinea pig to attempt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_guinea_pig_need_in_its_cage\"><\/span>What does a guinea pig need in its cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enclosures should be <b>lined with newspaper and then at least 5cm of soft, nontoxic, nonabrasive, inedible, dust-free and absorbent bedding to provide cushioning and prevent foot problems. Suitable options for bedding include soft grass hay, fleece fabric, and shredded paper.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_like_their_cage_covered\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs like their cage covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Full cage covers, if they are open enough for proper ventilation and light, then they still aren&#8217;t really providing that sense of security your guinea pigs desire. They want to feel safe from overhead birds of prey. <b>They only feel safe under cover.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_as_a_guinea_pig_cage\"><\/span>What can I use as a guinea pig cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One guinea pig: 7.5 square feet, or about 30x 36, is the bare minimum recommended, but bigger is better.  <\/li>\n<li>Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30 x 50) is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_guinea_pig_without_a_cage\"><\/span>Can you keep a guinea pig without a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Guinea pigs get along just fine indoors with no enclosure at all, so if you have enough space in your home, you should give them an entire room to themselves. When keeping small animals at home, it is very important to arrange their habitat appropriately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_guinea_pig_live_in_a_dog_crate\"><\/span>Can a guinea pig live in a dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Senior Guinea Pig <b>It would have to be a very large dog crate to accommodate 3 or 4 piggies. Aren&#8217;t dog crates quite expensive? You would have to have some sort of base other than vetbed as well as bedding would go everywhere. www.guineapigcages.com for DIY cage ideas and it will cost MUCH less than a dog crate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What cage is best for a guinea pig?What can I use instead of a guinea pig cage?What size crate does a guinea pig need?Can guinea pigs live in 2 level cages?What type of cage is best for a guinea pig?Are multi level cages good for guinea pigs?What does a guinea pig need&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80523"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80523"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80523\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}