Pawsitive Parenting
  • Home
  • Expert Blogs
    • Positive Pet Parenting Journal
    • Raising Pet Positive Kids
    • Supermom ...Kind Of
    • Pawsitively Adventurous Pets
    • Purrely Pawsitive & Barkably Amazing Training Tips
    • Dog Praising
    • Spirit of the Wild Lands and Animals
  • Resources
    • Sounds of Nature
  • Heart 'N Mind Paw Rescue
    • Pet Rescue Journal
  • About/Contact
  • Help Homeless Pets!


If you like our work, please consider a tip to support our family’s journey. No amount is too small. We appreciate you and we do this for you! You may utilize either of the following methods:
Cash App: $BrandShamans
PayPal: PayPal.me/writewavemedia.


Teaching Kids How to Clean the Guinea Pig Cage

12/5/2015

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
Picture
Image © Lyn Lomasi; All Rights Reserved
Time to clean the guinea pig's cage for the first time. But do your kids really know how to do it? They need to be taught step by step to ensure that the guinea pig stays clean, healthy, and happy. Cleaning the cage seems simple enough. While teaching my kids to clean the guinea pig cage, I realized there are important things to remember so that the guinea pig is safe at all times.

Put the guinea pig in a safe temporary location. Guinea pigs are very good escape artists. So they should be in a secured location that is safe for them to play in. An extra cage or hutch works great for this purpose. You also may want to use a guinea pig playpen. Show your child how to be sure there is no way for the guinea pig to escape. Kids also need to know that supervision is important during the cage cleaning, unless the guinea pig is in a securely locked cage.

Show the kids how to disassemble the cage. As you take apart the cage, show the kids how it is done with each step. It may take longer when you have to explain things. But it will be worth it when the kids gain the knowledge to do it for themselves. Some cages simply pull away from the base tray. Others may only allow for the bottom tray to slide out while the cage stays intact. Guinea pig cages and hutches can be a decent size. Therefore, depending on your child's age and ability, you may have to help with or be responsible for the cage cleaning.

Having a scoop for bedding removal makes it easier for kids. Since guinea pig cages and hutches are fairly large, it's easier to scoop out the bedding than it is to dump it into the trash. Large kitty litter scoops work great for this duty. Be sure you and the kids are wearing gloves while cleaning out the cage. Be sure all the bedding has been scooped out before moving on to the washing.

Give the kids tips on washing the cage. The guinea pig's cage should be washed only with a very mild soap and should be rinsed very thoroughly. The kids need to know how important that is. Guinea pigs can become sick or worse from even a small amount of soap. We like to use an environmentally-friendly mild dish liquid that is chemical free, fragrance free, and dye free. Some choose to use the cage cleaning solution found in pet supply stores. Soaking all the parts of the cage in boiling hot water helps to sterilize the items. Once you wash and rinse all the cage parts, allow it to air dry. This is to avoid it coming in contact with any chemicals, dust, or germs that may be lurking in towels.

Show them how to replace bedding and reassemble cage. Once the cage is dry, explain to the kids how to reassemble the cage. If your kids are like mine, they may already know this from putting it together after purchase. We find it helpful to place bedding (and any accessories that go into the cage bottom) in the bottom tray before putting up the top and sides. The guinea pig can be returned to the cage once it has been properly assembled and food, water, salt and mineral licks, toys, and other accessories have been replaced.

*Always contact a licensed veterinarian for the health of your animals. The information above is not meant to replace the advice of a qualified professional and is derived solely from the author's own personal experiences.

**
I originally published a version of this via Yahoo Contributor Network



If you like our work, please consider a tip to support our family’s journey. No amount is too small. We appreciate you and we do this for you! You may utilize either of the following methods:
Cash App: $BrandShamans
PayPal: PayPal.me/writewavemedia.


Content Manifested by Intent-sive Nature by Brand Shamans.
Brand Shamans Content Community helps save the web from crap content daily!
We've been healing souls since birth and businesses since 2005!





Gift Cards

Shop

Business Success Services

Shop

Original Artwork

Shop

Healing Jewelry And Talismans

Shop

Custom Healing Products And Services

Shop

Essential Oils, Spiritual Oils, And Aromatherapy

Shop

Bath, Beauty, & Self-Care

Shop

Rituals And Altar Supplies

Shop

Protection

Shop

Orgone or Orgonite

Shop

Wands

Shop

Yoga and Meditation

Shop

Dragons And Gargoyles

Shop

Mermaids

Shop

Unicorns

Shop

Skulls And Skeletons

Shop

Crystals and Gemstones

Shop

Books & Media

Shop

Education & Homeschool Resources

Shop

Music (CDs, Records, Instruments, Collectibles, etc)

Shop

Clothing

Shop

Decor and Home Accents

Shop

RV, Camping, and Auto

Shop

Pet Supplies, Toys & Gifts

Shop





Comments are closed.

    RSS Feed

    Enter your email address:

    Delivered by FeedBurner


    Picture
    Click on us to help raise funds for homeless pets. Every purchase counts!

    FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS

    Stephanie Laursen-Nolan
    Crystal S. Kauffman
    Jeanne Frost

    OWNER

    Lyn Lomasi
    Picture
    Lyn Lomasi is founder and owner of the Brand Shamans Content Community. Services include ordained soul therapy and healing ministry, business success coaching, business success services, handcrafted healing jewelry, ethereal and anointing oils, altar and spiritual supplies and services, handcrafted healing beauty products, and more!

    Lyn is your brand healing, soul healing, marketing & content superhero to the rescue! While rescuing civilians from boring business practices and energy vampires, this awesomely crazy family conquers evil and creates change.

    They live among tigers, dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and other fantastic energies, teaching others to claim their own power and do the same.

    By supporting us, you support a dedicated parent, healer,  and minority small business that donates to several causes. Profits from our all-inclusive store, Intent-sive Nature support these causes and our beautiful family!

    HIRE OR SHOP WITH LYN  |  CONTACT LYN

    Sites We Like:
    A Family Like Yours

    Archives

    December 2015
    March 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    July 2014
    January 2013
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    April 2012

    Categories

    All
    Animal Adoption
    Animal Treatment
    Bath
    Be Kind To Animals
    Bonding
    Cat Care
    Cat Interaction
    Cats
    Charlene Little
    Choosing Pets
    Dog Care
    Dog Exposure
    Dog Interaction
    Dogs
    Dogs And Reading For Kids
    Dogs Help Kids Read
    Dogs Help Struggling Readers
    Guinea Pig Adoption
    Guinea Pig Care
    Guinea Pigs
    Hamster Bath
    Hamster Care
    Hamster Habitats
    Hamsters
    Kids And Cats
    Kids And Dogs
    Kids And Guinea Pigs
    Kids And Hamsters
    Kids And Pets
    Kids And Rats
    Kids Hurting Animals
    Lyn Lomasi
    Pet Adoption
    Pet Care
    Pets
    Positive Parenting
    Positive Pet Parenting
    Rat Adoption
    Rat Care
    Rats
    Road Trip
    Small Animals
    Teaching Kids
    Teaching Kids About Animals
    Teaching Kids About Cats
    Teaching Kids About Dogs
    Teaching Kids About Hamsters
    Teaching Kids About Pets
    Teaching Kids About Rats
    Travel

COMPANY & SUPPORT

About Us & Contact
Brand Healing Journal
Become an Affiliate!
Disclosure, TOU, Disclaimer, & Privacy Policy
Become A Writer!

ALL SITES

Brand Shamans
Life Successfully
Intentsive Nature
Write W.A.V.E. Media
Pawsitive Parenting

Guest Post Writers

Daily Cashouts
GoSteady.me
Article Writer For Hire
Lyn Lomasi
Heart 'N Mind Homeschool    
Pre-K Yoga
Kids Chakra

Legit Cash Now
Souls Within
Better Plumbing (Partner Site)

© 2005 - 2020 Pawsitive Parenting by Brand Shamans Content Community
Photos used under Creative Commons from ullisoo, Lyn Lomasi, steffens77, Peter Kaminski, stevendepolo, reynolds.james.e