Is a Cavy the Right Pet For You?

Otherwise known as a Guinea pig, a Cavy is an ideal pet for just about anybody. Is a Cavy the right pet for you? Well I believe you will be the judge of that.

If you live on a tropical desert island with little shelter and only salt water, then probably not! However if you love the idea of a small, loving and affectionate pet, that loves temperatures less than 25 degrees Celsius, and eats cheaply, then you could do worse than the cute and cuddly Cavy. Children love them, older folks love them, and I am sure if you give them a chance, you will adore them too.

To wonder is a Cavy the right pet for you, means you are thinking about the implications of having any kind of pet.

A Cavy will eat a mixed diet of hay, vegetables, fruit, grass and pellets. It'll stay well out of the way of any danger, hiding in its dark space till any threat disappears. It is a non-confrontational animal that would rather sky dive than face off with a wayward mouse on steroids!

It drinks water, and if you have it in an outside hutch with a wire surround covering, it'll even mow your lawn. A Cavy will adore you, almost unconditionally. It'll look to you for protection when it is out of its enclosure, and it will occupy itself by sleeping and eating when in its enclosure. It'll have a soft coat of fur, lovable small ears, and it'll generally be clean, although some of that responsibility will be yours.

Are you still asking is a Cavy the right pet for you, then consider this. There is no walking a Guinea Pig. You won't find yourself being dragged from the couch by the leg of your trousers, to take him (or her) outside to catch a frisbee. There'll be no drenching with soapy water when you wash him.

You won't have to tolerate fighting animals, unless you have him roaming the backyard and he is spotted by next doors dog! (That could get nasty.)

Apart from regular preventative visits to the vet for check ups there shouldn't be any major costs for treatments. At the present there are no community Guinea Pig training camps, so that may not be an early morning obligation either.

All in all, if you are looking for a pet that will for the most part take care of itself, but will be there when you need somebody to talk to, then I don't believe you need to ask is the cavy the right pet for you. Just go out and get one!

I believe you will quickly realize that it was one of your best decisions, and I know that the tiny Guinea Pig you select will be extremely grateful to you for giving him a loving and caring family. And hey, your young ones will absolutely adore the new family addition.