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Consider this when purchasing guinea pig supplies  : a water dish is perfectly acceptable for a dog or a cat-but highly inadvisable for a guinea pig for at least two reasons. 1) Cavies tend to knock dishes or bowls over quite frequently and 2) they tend to defecate often and they tend to defecate everywhere. (Yes, even in their food and water dishes.) Because of this, when selecting guinea pig supplies, you would be well-advised to avoid water dishes or water bowls and to instead outfit your cage with a top quality water bottle.

An Appropriately Sized Cage – Planning may be in order here since the cage size will be dependent on the total number of guinea pigs you may end up with. To be safe, you should always plan on a minimum of two guinea pigs. That cage size is a 30″ x 50″ for a total of 10.5 square feet. For every guinea pig you add, increase cage size by approximately 3 square feet. Always remember that going larger is never a bad thing when it involves caged pets. Construct your own and save a lot.

Bedding – Proper bedding should include shredded paper, recycled paper, hardwood shavings and straw. Never ever use the typical pet store bedding. Most of them use cedar, fragranced wood shaving that can be toxic to your pet. Instead, look for bedding that states it is safe for guinea pigs on it’s packaging. Bedding should be changed no less than weekly and if possible, twice a week. The health of your pet is directly related to their care and environment. The cleaner the cage, the healthier your pet will be!

Large online pet shop offers all kinds of supplies and accessories for small animals of all types.  They aim to offer the broadest assortment of pet supplies at the lowest prices.  All together the supplies can cost you anywhere from $80-$120.

Food Bowl – Ceramic food dish that is not easily tipped over. Water Bottle – A sturdy water bottle is essential. The best water bottles are made of clear glass with a rubber stopper and having a steel (not plastic) sipper tube. It should fasten easily to the side of the cage so you can remove it quickly. We do recommend having at least two water bottles.

How About The Fun Stuff – You new friend is going to need a hiding place, things to climb onto and tunnel through. Consider 4″ PVC pipe & elbows, unpainted wicker baskets, a brick or large stones and cardboard boxes to mention a few items. For nesting, consider shredded paper, old towels and hay to start with. Toys are a must for them to play with, so don’t forget them.