What kind of maintenance do Guinea Pigs need?

Guinea Pigs stay pretty clean as long as their environment is clean. That means that maintenance will be less with the pig if you clean the cage regularly. I clean the entire cage once a week. In between I clean out dirty corners and top off their bedding. I trim their nails every month...or as needed. If you want you can give them a bath or just dip their rear ends in the sink every few months. Since my Guinea Pigs have long hair...I usually trim it every few months to keep it neat. I use scissors and sometimes electric dog grooming shears. You can also just trim the hair on their back ends to keep this area cleaner. ... more