When it comes to teddy bear guinea pigs, everyone will think of it as a pet rat that looks more like a teddy bear, right? Yes, from a distance, it really looks like a miniature teddy bear. Not only that, it also has a name that everyone is familiar with - guinea pig. It has a cute appearance and a silly personality, but it is also a popular rat in the pet market!
However, the editor learned that some friends do not know much about the selection method of teddy bear guinea pigs. Therefore, the editor has summarized 4 tips, hoping to help everyone.
1. Look at the price
Currently, There are still relatively few varieties of teddy bear guinea pigs, so the price will be slightly more expensive. Generally speaking, the market price of a healthy teddy bear guinea pig is 100 yuan to 200 yuan. The price of a healthy teddy bear guinea pig may be more expensive. Therefore, when everyone is choosing, they find that the price of teddy bear guinea pigs with good-looking fur and lively personalities is slightly more expensive, which is acceptable. But if you find that the price of teddy bear guinea pig is particularly cheap, it is not recommended for everyone to buy it because it may have some defects.
2. Look at the appearance
The overall appearance of the teddy bear guinea pig looks like a teddy bear, very recognizable and cute in appearance; its eyes are small , the color is usually black; the ears are small, distributed on both sides of the head, and positioned higher; the coat is somewhat like velvet, very dense, and feels very soft to the touch; the coat comes in a variety of colors, mostly mixed colors. When choosing, you can choose according to your favorite color. However, it should be noted that if you find that the teddy bear guinea pig does not look like a teddy bear, then do not buy it.
3. Check the health status
When choosing a teddy bear guinea pig, we must check the health status. Generally, healthy teddy bear guinea pigs should meet the following characteristics:
1. Clean and clear eyes, no eye droppings;
2. No runny nose;
3. The ears are in good shape and have no traces of being bitten;
4. The teeth do not stick out. If there are, it means the bite is abnormal;
5. The coat is rich in color Glossy, no hair loss or tumors;
6, The tail cannot be wet, or there should be poop dirt attached near the anus. If there is, it means there may be a gastrointestinal problem;
7. When walking normally, the gait should be smooth and there should be no stiffness.
4. Look at the personality
Teddy bear guinea pigs have a relatively docile personality and will not bite. And they are lively and active and don't like to stay in a corner all the time. However, teddy bear guinea pigs are timid and may be frightened by any loud noise. When choosing, you should first check whether the teddy bear guinea pig's personality meets the above characteristics. If it often has a tendency to bite people, it is not recommended to buy it.
Okay, the above are the tips for selecting teddy bears and guinea pigs. I hope it can help everyone.
