How long does a guinea pig live?

When a small fluffy pig appears in the house, after finding out all the subtleties associated with care, feeding and maintenance, the question always pops up: how long do guinea pigs live?

The age of guinea pigs is quite long: from 5 to 10 years. Almost like cats. And much longer than other domestic rodents: the same hamsters live only 2-3 years. Therefore, with proper care and care, the ambulance loss of a little friend is not terrible.

The maximum life expectancy of a guinea pig – 14 years and 10 months – is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. In the wild, pigs usually live less, as they often become the prey of predators, on average 1-4 years.

In any case, even in a cage in cold Russia, a guinea pig will live longer than in its homeland, Latin America. Pigs are bred there for meat, just as rabbits are bred here. As sad as it is…

Therefore, take care of your little pet, love him, and he will live a good and long life (by pig standards)!