Why 'Nutmeg and Pepper'?


Nutmeg and Pepper are the names of my guinea pigs.
I created this blog about my guinea pigs, and my experiences and tips for other owners. I have discovered that direct info from owners is by far the most helpful. So I am writing to all the guinea pig owners who have had the same frustration with inadequate sources. Here may be some answers to your troubles!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Cold Season

Yep. It's cold season. If your piggies are looking alittle tired or sniffly, here's what to do.
Feed them vitamin c: Every day give your piggies a quarter to a half of a bell pepper each. Bell peppers pack in the vitamin c, a vitamin they need to stay healthy and ward off sickness. Feed them other assorted veggies as well.
Keep them warm: Guinea pigs prefer temperatures from 66 to 75 degrees. If your house is cool, put them in a warmer spot.
If your guinea pigs are very sluggish, are eating less, have a persistent cold, gooey eyes or are worse than just a little sniffle, contact a vet. Guinea pigs are subtle when they are sick, so something small could be making them very sick. Keep the piggies healthy!