Your guinea pig is sturdy but he can get hurt if you handle him wrong and he could die if you drop him. Thus, you need to learn to handle him properly. Ensure that your guinea pig is comfortable picking him up. Talk to him or sing softly while sitting close to his enclosure. Drape your hand inside for exploration and try hand feeding him. When you are ready to pick up your guinea pig, act efficiently. Lift him with one hand under his chest just behind his front legs. Use the other hand to scoop up his rear end. Pull your guinea pig close to your chest to keep him from wriggling loose. Be prepared to put him down on a safe surface rather than dropping him. Never pick up your guinea pig by the scruff of the neck or his legs or you could hurt him. Learn more from your pet clinic Bourne, MA.
