Skinny Pig
Guinea Pig · Hairless · 0 live listings
The Skinny Pig is a hairless guinea pig from a recessive gene, with fur only on the muzzle and feet. It has no coat to insulate it, so an owner must keep it warm, feed it more, and protect its bare skin from cuts, dryness and sun.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Without fur it chills easily, eats more to stay warm, and scrapes and dries its skin. It needs a warm room, soft bedding, and a companion to huddle with.
Common questions
How warm does it need to be?
Keep the room steady and warm, roughly 70–75°F, with no drafts and soft fleece to burrow into. Never put it outside or in direct sun, which burns bare skin.
What health papers should I ask for?
Ask for a recent exam by a vet who sees guinea pigs, a clear fecal, and vet-confirmed sex, since young cavies are easy to mis-sex and sows can conceive within weeks of birth. A litter record naming both parents and the birth date is worth asking for too.
Does bare skin need care?
Check it for cuts, dryness and folds that trap dirt. Avoid rough or dusty bedding, and ask a vet before using any lotion.
What health tests should a Skinny Pig have?
Ask for Vet exam on file, Fecal exam clear, Sex confirmed by a vet, Breeder’s litter record and Photo ID on file.
Sources and standards
Recommended health records for a Skinny Pig: Vet exam on file, Fecal exam clear, Sex confirmed by a vet, Breeder’s litter record and Photo ID on file. Ask the seller for each record; Everybarn does not check documents with their issuers.
Ask the seller for these. Documents on Everybarn are on file for your own checks; we don't check them with the issuer.
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