Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Guinea Pig Proofing Your Home

You can prevent much of the destruction guinea pigs can cause and keep your new pet safe by looking at your home from a guinea pig’s point of view. Get down on all fours and look around. Do you see loose electrical wires, cords dangling from the blinds, chewy shoes on the floor? Your guinea pig will see them, too!

In all the rooms your guinea pig will be allowed in:

• Get plastic trashcans with tight-fitting lids.
• Spray wooden moldings and furniture legs with a scent deterrent, or cover them with a nonchewable surface.
• Keep all household cleaners, medicines, vitamins, shampoos, bath products, perfumes, makeup, nail polish remover, and other personal products in cupboards that close securely.
• Cover or tack up electrical cords; consider childproof covers for unused outlets.
• Knot or tie up any dangling cords from curtains, blinds, and the telephone.
• Put all houseplants out of reach.
• Pick up all chewable items, including television and electronics remote controls, cellphones, shoes, socks, slippers and sandals, food, dishes, cups and utensils, toys, books and magazines, and anything else that can be chewed on.
• Block off all nooks, cracks, and crevices where a guinea pig could hide.

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