[hazephase]

My girl friend likes them and talks about them all the time . I am thinking about getting one for here . Has any one got one as a pet ? can you tell me more about this animal as a pet ?

[ladycat]

I don't have one currently, but I have had them in the past. They are very friendly and affectionate, but they only live about 5 years.

If you get one for a pet, a female is best, because they are more gentle than the males and don't smell bad.

Guinea pigs can't make their own Vitamin C like most animals, so you need to make sure they get that in their diet by giving them a few fresh veggies and fruits.

[hazephase]

Thanks that is some usefully info that you have provided I am sure that will come in handy at some point . I think I will go in for female cause I don't the the smell of the male will be a good idea .

[designspl]

I've had them as pets before and they're a lot of work if you maintain them correctly. They're very cute, playful and most of the time they have a nice nature to them. But I found it to be too much work cleaning their cage and giving them the attention they require to be happy.