Are guinea pigs smelly?

Anonymous wrote:We had two once my kids' hamsters died and they begged me for a pair. We adopted an older pair thinking they wouldn't live very long. Two years later we realized we were severely allergic to the hay and we didn't think they were having their best life with us. We sent them back to the shelter who promptly re--adopted them out. Know what you are in for, and don't go into it thinking it's cheap - our dog is on multiple medicines and she is still way cheaper than those two pigs we had.

How are they expensive?

We are thinking about getting a pair.

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12/17/2021 11:24

Subject: Are guinea pigs smelly?

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Anonymous wrote:We had two once my kids' hamsters died and they begged me for a pair. We adopted an older pair thinking they wouldn't live very long. Two years later we realized we were severely allergic to the hay and we didn't think they were having their best life with us. We sent them back to the shelter who promptly re--adopted them out. Know what you are in for, and don't go into it thinking it's cheap - our dog is on multiple medicines and she is still way cheaper than those two pigs we had.

How are they expensive?

We are thinking about getting a pair.

No. They’re relatively cheap at the pet stores and you can always find them up for adoption at shelters. However, what can get pricey is there upkeep. Since they have to be changed weekly there is a cost of bedding, they eat a lot of hay, , the food pellets and they do need fresh leafy greens and vegetables.

Now that I type all of it out they are very needy! But, they’re very lovable and affectionate. My kids adore them and they are very responsible about feeding them and even cleaning them out.

Some people have suggested fleece instead of bedding. I would caution against this because you’re washing it in the same washing machine as your clothing and that washing machine could get very smelly.