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With good care, guinea pigs live up to 12 years, with about six or eight years being the average.
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The average life span of a guinea pig is approx 5.5 years. However, I personally had one and it lived for 9 years! ChaCha on!
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The lifespan for guinea pigs is between five and eight years, depending on the breed, how well it is looked after and exercise.
Answered by Ali E. -
The life span of a guinea pig is not that long; these rodents may live between 4 and 7 years.
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A healthy pig will live between 4-8 years.
Answered by Lisa J. -
Guinea pigs do not live as long as cats and dogs do. If you take good care of your guinea pig, it can live as long as 7-8 yrs.
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How do you teach guinea pig tricks?
To teach your guinea pig a completely new trick, you've got t...
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Yes, guinea pigs do blink. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Why does my guinea pig squeak?
Your Guinea Pig is squeaking so much cause she is trying to g...
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You should get another guinea pig as soon as you are able. Th...
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NEVER let your guinea eat bread it may choke and kill them- g...
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They can make good pets but need care including: a roomy cage...
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How do you teach guinea pig tricks?
To teach your guinea pig a completely new trick, you've got t...
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What is good name for a brown and white female guinea pig?
Abner, Adam, Ant, Alphalpha, Ambrosia, Angel, Annabelle, Anne...
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A number of plants are poisonous to guinea pigs, including in...
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What should i do if my Guinea pig have a diarrhea?
If your Guinea pig has diarrhea, then perhaps you can try fee...
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How much does it cost to raise a guinea pig?
You should expect to pay an average of about one thousand dol...
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How do you teach guinea pig tricks?
To teach your guinea pig a completely new trick, you've got t...
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Can guinea pigs eat strawberries?
Yes, Guinea Pigs can eat strawberries. Fresh foods play an im...
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Can guinea pigs catch colds from humans?
Hamsters can catch the human cold virus, so avoid contact if ...
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What is the best food for guinea pigs?
A guinea pig's main diet should consist of dried timothy hay ...
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Guinea Pigs live for an average of 4-8 years. According to th...
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What does it mean when a guinea pig purrs?
A guinea pig purrs when it is happy and content. - Thanks for...
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Why does my guinea pig squeak?
Your Guinea Pig is squeaking so much cause she is trying to g...
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Is it okay to have just one guinea pig?
Guinea pigs are social animals and naturally live in large he...
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What does it mean when my guinea pig licks me?
Even though I like to think they're being affectionate, some ...
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Guinea Pigs live for an average of 4-8 years. According to th...
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What does it mean when a guinea pig purrs?
A guinea pig purrs when it is happy and content. - Thanks for...
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Can you give a guinea pig a bath?
Yes, guinea pigs should be bathed every 3-4 months along with...
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What is a good guinea pig name?
Lester is a really good guinea pig name. Is there anything el...
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Why do guinea pigs make the noise they do?
Guinea pigs have a large vocabulary and it can help you to kn...
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Is it okay to have just one guinea pig?
Guinea pigs are social animals and naturally live in large he...
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How can you tell when a guinea pig is choked?
If you think your guinea pig is choking blow into his mouth g...
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How do I give guinea pigs vitamin c?
Put vitamin C tablets into their food or water if you are con...
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Good names for female guinea pigs?
Biscuit, Blanca, Blondie, Blueberry, Dafny, Daisy Mae, Dakota...
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How do you give a guinea pig a bath?
You can give your guinea pig a bath in a small basin or bowl....
About Guinea Pig
Guinea Pigs are not pigs, nor are they from Guinea; guinea pigs are a rodent species belonging to the Caviidae family. They originated in the Andes and do not exist naturally in the wild. In some Indigenous South American groups guinea pigs are a food source and used in folk medicine.
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