How do you train your guinea pig to go in a litter box?
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at
7:01 pm
I was wondering.. It would be really useful if I could let my guinea pigs run inside the house more often, if they learnt how to go in a litter box or tray.
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hmmmm I got mine to use the litter box by putting some of his poo in there and keeping the rest of the cage really clean…. Hey it worked!
We used to let ours run free at times but only on cardboard. I dont think we could have ever trained him to use the litterbox.
Beware. It is great if you can get him to do this, but be cautious he doesnt eat it. We have had quite a few hamsters and guinea pigs come in that eat cat litter and they have all passed away. Its toxic to them.
You could try an all natural litter that maybe safer, and it may have a better smell than regular litter and be more comfortable. GOOD LUCK!
Guinea pigs tend to go anywhere and at anytime thus why it is hard to toilet train them. Guinea pigs like most other animals prefer not to go to sleep where they go to the toilet, instead they tend to go to a corner. To start with place a small litter box in a corner of your guinea pigs cage, if possible work out which corner they use the most and put it there. Next place some fecal pellets and a pinch of hay to encourage your piggy to use the box. If you catch your guinea pig using the box reward him/her with him/her favourite food. Do not get frustrated if you find that the guinea pig just sits there and eats the hay, it will help to stimulate your guinea pigs digestive system and he/she may end up going.
If you get to the stage where your piggy seems to be using the litter box more than in his/her cage then you can try giving him/her more space like during floor time or in a room. If when you make the move to a bigger space and they still poo and wee on the floor then immediately move them back to the cage as it was probably to soon.
It is often easier if you purchase 2 litter boxes, 1 for inside the cage and one for the floor. It is said that by doing it this way they get the idea quicker.
Good Luck!!