SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GUINEA PIG RESCUE
Essential Guinea Pig Supplies
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We know choosing the best supplies can be confusing, especially when big box pet stores sell so many products that don't consider the health, comfort and unique needs of the animals as a top priority.
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We've put together a shopping list to help you get the best items for your guinea pigs.
As volunteers, we work 24/7 to run this rescue so we only want the best for our adoptable piggies. While they are in our care, and in their new forever homes.
We've added links for easy shopping.
You can also visit our Links & Resources page for more trusted suppliers.
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Cage / Habitat
C&C Cages - Guinea Pig Cages Store
C&C and Midwests and Upgrades - Guinea Pig Cage Company
Midwest Cage Regular - no cover or divider
Midwest Cage Plus - with top and divider
*Please read through our cage guide for more information on cage sizes and set ups
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Cage Bedding
Guinea Dad Fleece Liners 10% off when you click this link.
2 Piglets Fleece Liners & Cozies
The Pig Room Liners & Other Goodies
Guinea Pig Market Fleece Liners
The Piggie Palace Liners & Cozies
Paige's Pets Fleece Liners & Cozies
Small Pet Select Paper Bedding
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Water Bottle
16-oz bottle for 2 pigs (2 for 2 pigs is great)
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Food Dish
Heavyweight bowl (2 for 2 pigs is great)
We also really like creme brulee dishes! They
work great for piggies and you can find them at
places like Home Goods!
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Huts & Hideouts
Pellet Food *our adoptable guinea pigs are currently eating Oxbow essentials
High-quality plain timothy-based pellets only, no seeds, nuts or colored bits.
Oxbow Essentials Cavy Cuisine Adult
Oxbow Essentials Young Adult (babies under 6 months and pregnant or nursing mamas)
Oxbow Garden Select Young Adult (babies under 6 months and pregnant or nursing mamas)
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Hay:Timothy, Orchard or Blends (also provide Alfalfa for pigs under 6 months)
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Vitamin C Supplement
Childlife Liquid Vitamin C (50 mg)
Syringe *for liquid vitamin C
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Toys, Chews, Treats & Enrichment
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Carrier: Sturdy Plastic Carrier
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Miscellaneous
Kwik Stop *stops bleeding for accidentally cut quicks
Q Tips & Coconut Oil: For Boar cleanings
Digital Kitchen Scale * with notebook to record weight
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Pet Friendly Cleaner
Jackson Galaxy Stain & Odor Remover
10 pack refill of Jackson Galaxy Cleaner
White Vinegar
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Adopter Supply Checklist
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* Cage / Habitat: Minimum 10.5 sq.feet (28"X56") and 8 sq. feet for singles. **PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME MALE PAIRS MAY REQUIRE LARGER THAN 10.5 SQ FT. If purchasing or building a C&C cage please make sure you are using the 14" square grids, not the 12" ones.
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* ALL of our female pairs do require 10.5 sq feet of space (a 2x4 grid C&C or Kavee cage) ** please note that the grids must be the 14" square size, not the 12"
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* Cage Bedding: Fleece with an absorbent layer underneath, Kiln Dried Pine, Aspen Shavings, Carefresh (No cedar, cat litter or newspaper. Fleece is the ONLY fabric we recommend as it wicks the urine away from the guinea pigs. Other fabrics stay wet and do not keep the piggies dry and clean. Puppy pads, newspaper and towels alone are not recommended.
We highly recommend that you invest in some pre made guinea pig fleece cage liners.
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* Water Bottle or Bowl: if using a bottle, at least one 16-oz bottle for 2 pigs. (2 for 2 pigs is great). Glass water bottles work great, they stay clean and last longer than plastic bottles.
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* Food Dish: Heavy Duty Large Size (2 for 2 pigs is great)
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* Huts & Hideouts: 2 Medium sized wooden or plastic (can use a cardboard box). Snuggle Sacks, Cuddle Cups & Caves, Soft Fleece Houses, Tunnels & Hammocks
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* Pellets: High quality timothy based
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* Hay: Orchard Hay OR Timothy Hay are best. We blend Orchard with Timothy Hay. Adopters should provide Alfalfa hay in addition to the orchard and timothy for pigs under 6 months
* Our adoptable guinea pigs are currently eating Orchard Hay AND Timothy Hay, we hightly recommend providing BOTH kinds..
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* Vitamin C Supplement: Oxbow “Cookies”, Vit. C Tablets or Liquid (50 mg). We like the childlife liquid vitamin C. Administer 1ML per day from a syringe if using liquid. DO NOT ADD VITAMIN C TO THE WATER.
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* Toys, Chews & Treats: Hay/Twig Balls, Hay Squares & Blocks, Hay Filled Paper Bags, Pea Flakes, Timothy Biscuits, Puzzles, Treat balls, TP Rolls, Bamboo Sticks.
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* Carrier: Sturdy Plastic with locks for small pet. Cat carriers with a top load work great for piggies.
* Nail Clippers & Cornstarch: To trim nails & stop bleeding for accidentally cut quicks.
*Q Tips & Coconut Oil: For Boar cleanings
* Scale: Digital Kitchen Scale with notebook or our weight tracker to record weight
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* Pet Friendly Cleaner: Jackson Galaxy Stain & Odor Remover, White Vinegar, Nature's Miracle Cage Cleaner