should I find a breeder or get a guinea pig from petco or...

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Answer by I luv guinea pigs
Submitted on 5/2/2005
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Eather, you could get one from a breeder or what ever you choose, but be careful with the one you pick you can go on the web and find out how to tell if it is sick or not. Thats what I would recommend. Or after you get your cavy(s) go straight to your vet to have a check up and also to get some advice for those of you that have not had a cavy before.I love guinea pigs and what ever it takes to help them is worth it in my opinion.It is up to you I would rather you get one from a breeder, because it may be in better condition, but you may want to help a cavy so you may want to get one from a pet store. Cavies are great so do what you can to help them. EVERY BODY SHOULD HAVE A CAVY!

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Question by AO
Submitted on 1/4/2004
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should I find a breeder or get a guinea pig from petco or petsmart? If anyone could help me, it would be great! Thanks!

Answer by Kimberly
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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It doesn't really matter. But my experience has been great with Petco. I got all 3 of my guinea pigs there and they are great. I got my dwarf teddy bear hampster from a special breader and she is mean. So my suggestion is go with Petco or another petstore. Handle them at the store first to see if you like them.

Answer by chirpyboy
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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PLEASE do not get a piggy from Petco or Petsmart. There has been a lot of controversy on how they treat their small animals. Check your local Humane League shelter. That's where we went, and there were ALOT of piggies and hamsters for adoption. Thanks!

Answer by julia
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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you should probly get a guinea pig from a shelter because each year many guinea pigs are killed there.. and just because there is not enough room or money or whatever.. and you would be savin guinea pigs. However, we got our guinea pigs at petco and they are adorable!!! Petco has a large variety of guinea pigs and pets.

Answer by Emma
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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Never ever get a guinea pig from Petco! Yes they look cute but i got one yesterday and it died today!

Answer by carebear
Submitted on 8/28/2004
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i dont agree with the last person because maybe it was just her guinea pig. the same thing could of happened with a breeder or a shelter!

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 1/26/2005
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Where is the best place to get a guinea pig? Because you are all saying that I should not buy it from here or there... And one more question. Can you guys brainstorm some cute names for a male OR female pig. Thanks and post any questions on here I know a fair amount obout these things

Answer by allicam
Submitted on 2/20/2005
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I got my guinea pig from petco and its 2 years old

Answer by sarie
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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no, mine killed itself

Answer by Rob G.
Submitted on 7/5/2005
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Yup...I'm off to petco to buy 2 guinea pigs...

Answer by Jackie
Submitted on 9/1/2005
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i think that if you got a guinea pig, that its just fine do get it where ever you want. if youve always gone to petco to get supplies and other small animals, than thats where i'dgo. i went there 2 days ago and got one and it all ready likes me, and i can hold it when ever, breeders may be more of a hassel to get to, so petco is fine. Thanks!

Answer by HappyCavyOwner
Submitted on 10/5/2005
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I really depends on the store that is around you and the age you want. Some Petcos are wonderful and have a very well educated staff, but some Petcos are extremely dirty and all the animals are sick. A rule of thumb is DO NOT get a cavy there if one in the cage is sick! If possible though do go to a shelter! OVER 4 MILLION CAVIES ARE PUT TO SLEEP EACH YEAR! SO save a life if it is possible.

Answer by tricia
Submitted on 10/13/2005
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uh oh... i was planning on getting one at petco... in fact im lookin tomorrow... its really the only place thats close... and i really really dont want it to die.. haha :(

Answer by Kelsey
Submitted on 11/12/2005
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I think you should get a pet from Petco be cause it is a lot better than guppies to puppies.But then i think all animals are great but.......

Answer by Amber
Submitted on 11/16/2005
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Hey fagget julia, how could you say that if people would adopt from shelters then maybe they would not have to kill as many. I can not believe you could say that!!!!!!!! And for you AO I would SO SO SO SO get one from a shelter because they all HAVE to be healthy of they cant sell them. Also you would be saving a poor, helpless, scared, homeless guinea pig!!! And they handle them every day to so eeeeeer.

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Answer by lexie
Submitted on 12/25/2005
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I got my guinea pig at a pet store and she is GREAT! if you are considering getting a different animal, you should not because guinea pigs are cute cuddly loving creatures, hamsters are the wrong way to go

Answer by Somer
Submitted on 3/6/2006
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I'll never get one from Petco from what I hear! Dying the next day what a ripoff! And thats my answer!!!!

Answer by Anna
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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Well I got a hamster from Petco and after I went to Armenia and came back its bones were solid hard and now I'm interested in a Guinea pig also.''

Answer by cici
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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You can get a piggie from eather one , it really doesn't matter. I got my gp from petco and she is over a year old!! I am fixen to get another one from there!But my advice : have the petcare keeper or whatever look over the gp you want just to make sure every thing is ok with the one you are interested in so you dont get one that could have an infection ( not that they would , just to be on the safe side!!!

Answer by Bob
Submitted on 5/4/2006
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Petsmart is a good place but i agree and i say adopt one. by the way... "Say NO to Petco"

Answer by Thing 2
Submitted on 5/7/2006
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Petco'guinea pigs are more open, friendly, and excited. Though Pets-mart'guinea pigs are very not friendlily,boring, and are usually in their houses sleeping. I would have to say Petco!

Answer by bobfdg
Submitted on 5/25/2006
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Answer by Helen
Submitted on 6/22/2006
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I wouldn't get a guinea pig from petco because it is a chain store and they don't treat animals kindly there. I would suggest getting one from an experienced Pet Shop where animals appear to be healthy.

Answer by Lilknickee
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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Actually i work at PetSmart and we treat our guinea pigs very well. And on occasion we hand feed them and they are very well socialized with people

Answer by dud
Submitted on 7/1/2006
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can a guinea pig get sick from humans

Answer by 1 friendly piggie
Submitted on 8/2/2006
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I just got a piggie from petco for 30$. There are cages that come with everything you need in petco or petsmart. Petco has it for 62$ and petsmart has it for 60$. I got the cage and suplies that come with it from petsmart and my piggie from petco. Today i am getting it a companion because it is lonely.

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 8/17/2006
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If anyone wants a guinea pig you should get one at petco

Answer by boobb
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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i love my two guniea pigs from petco i didnt even no that they had breeders for this animal

Answer by lissy
Submitted on 11/19/2006
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I agree with Emma! I got one on Thursday and it died Saturday!

Answer by Kelly
Submitted on 1/13/2007
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Get a guinea pig from Petco! They are adorable and great pets

Answer by bay
Submitted on 1/21/2007
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How to build cages for your gunny pigs?Should the cage be 2 stories or just 1?by the way there will be 2 guinea pigs in it.Oh and how long and wide should it be?

Answer by kevin
Submitted on 2/8/2007
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i think that petco is great and to think i was going to go to petsmart hahahahaha.

Answer by Emley
Submitted on 2/25/2007
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Just because it your piggie died in one day doesn't mean that is ALWAYS the case. I have a friend who got one that lived a full happy life. It depends on the store, or even the branch/location. Some pet stores are better than others. The guinea pigs/cavies at my local pet smart seem to be quite healthy.

Answer by ryan
Submitted on 3/12/2007
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never get a pet from a pet store. they are mistreated, and you may end up buying a ill and/or pregnant pet.

Answer by greg
Submitted on 4/20/2007
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I DONT KNOW!!!