How to Litter Train a Guinea Pig9021555

Many people are under the impression that guinea pigs can't be litter trained. They think cavies aren't as intelligent as other common pets and thus can't learn things from humans. The truth, however, is that guinea pigs are very trainable The Unemployed Mom and can be litter trained quite easily. In fact, many owners have noted that their cavies sometimes train themselves in many aspects with little intervention from the owner.

To litter train a guinea pig, the first thing you should do is get a litter box. You can make one on your own or pick one up from your nearby pet store. Fill this box with old newspapers and leave it in a corner of your piggy's cage. If you're lucky, the pig will start using his or her new litter box automatically, although this is pretty rare. The day after you put the litter box in place, pick up your piggy's droppings and put them in the box. This The Unemployed Mom will give your cavy the basic idea that this is the place to poop. If the pig doesn't catch on, continue shifting his or her poop to the box to see if that works. If it doesn't work, it means you're dealing with a really adamant pig

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