Isn't it annoying to clean your guinea pig? It takes too much time. If you teach him how to use a litter box, you will only have to empty it every couple of days and cleaning the cage will be a breeze.
Steps
Step 1. When cleaning your pig's cage, try to notice where it usually leaves its needs
Make a mark with a marker at that point to mark the corner.
Step 2. Buy a litter box
You'll find it in a pet shop.
Step 3. Place the litter box in the corner marked (follow the line drawn earlier)
Step 4. Let the pig know what the litter box is for
Take one of his little droppings and put it in the litter box. Repeat the action to make sure he is looking at you as you do it. Wash your hands afterwards.
Step 5. The pig should do its business in the litter box
If he does, reward him.
Step 6. Repeat the exercise if the piglet is not using the litter box
Step 7. Empty the container every day
Advice
- Fill the container with one of the following materials: shavings, torn paper, CareFresh litter, hay, kitchen paper, rags.
- You don't have to buy sweets to reward him, you can make them yourself or offer him his favorite food.
- Always reward him if he does his business in the litter box, and do it as soon as possible so that he links the prize back to the event.
- Make sure they like the prize.
- Make sure the cage is spacious enough.
Warnings
- Do not use cat litter, it is poisonous to guinea pigs.
- Do not use a wire cage like the one in the photos, it is dangerous for the legs that could get stuck between the bars. Use a solid cage!
- Do not use pine or cedar shavings for bedding as they contain toxic aromatic oils.
- Your guinea pig may eat some of its droppings in the litter box. Even if it sounds disgusting to you, they are actually rich in nutrients.
