Last updated on April 8th, 2025 at 01:26 am
Owning a guinea pig is such a joyful and rewarding experience. Their cute squeaks, quirky personalities, and gentle nature make them great companions—especially for families and kids. But if you’re new to guinea pig care (or teaching kids how to take responsibility for a pet), keeping up with their daily needs can feel like a lot at first.
That’s exactly why I created this exclusive Guinea Pig Care Sheet—a printable daily checklist to help you stay on top of your piggy’s routine in a fun, simple, and stress-free way.
Whether you need a reminder to refill the hay, clean the cage, or schedule daily floor time, this kid-friendly tracker makes it easy to care for your guinea pig with confidence!
🎉 And the best part? This printable is available only in my FREE Pet Care Resource Library! Just subscribe, and you’ll get instant access to this care sheet plus a growing collection of other pet care printables.
Why Use a Guinea Pig Care Sheet?
Even though guinea pigs are small, they have specific care needs to stay healthy and happy. Using a structured checklist can help you:
✅ Stay on top of daily tasks like feeding and cage cleaning
✅ Ensure your guinea pig gets the proper diet and enrichment
✅ Track their health and spot changes early
✅ Teach children responsibility in a fun, visual way
✅ Keep your pet care routine organized and stress-free
With this printable care sheet, you won’t have to second-guess whether your guinea pig got their veggies today or if it’s time for a cage clean. Everything’s laid out clearly to keep your pet’s well-being front and center!
🐹 Daily Guinea Pig Care Checklist
This printable tracks all the daily essentials your guinea pig needs, including:
🥕 Food & Water
Hay- Unlimited Timothy hay (or orchard grass)
Veggies – About 1 cup of fresh vegetables daily (think romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cucumber, carrots)
Pellets – A small portion of high-quality guinea pig pellets
Water – Always fresh and available
Need help with what veggies to pick? I’ve got a detailed Guinea Pig Grocery List you can check out too—perfect for printing or bringing to the store!
🧼 Cage Cleaning
Daily – Spot-clean to remove soiled bedding and uneaten food
Weekly – Deep clean the cage and replace bedding completely
🐾 Social Time & Exercise
Guinea pigs love to explore! Give them daily floor time outside the cage and provide safe areas to roam.
👀 Health Check
Bright eyes, clean fur, active and alert behavior
Healthy droppings (firm and consistent in size)
🎉 Fun & Enrichment
Offer chew toys, tunnels, and hideouts to keep them mentally stimulated
How to Get Your Exclusive Guinea Pig Care Sheet
This adorable, easy-to-use care tracker is just one of the many helpful tools in my Exclusive Pet Care Resource Library—a private collection of free printables made just for pet owners like you.
✨ Here’s how to get access:
1️⃣ Subscribe to my email list (don’t worry—it’s free!)
2️⃣ Get an exclusive password delivered right to your inbox
3️⃣ Unlock the full resource library, including the Guinea Pig Care Sheet and more!
BONUS!
When you download the Guinea Pig Care Sheet, you’ll also get a Guinea Pig Weight Tracker to help you monitor your pet’s health over time—because even small changes can be important!
💬 Already using the care sheet or one of my other printables? I’d love to hear how it’s helping you care for your furry friend—drop a comment below!
Dr. Georgina Ushi is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr. Ushi has worked for 16 years in the Tampa Bay area, providing compassionate care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Florida A&M University, teaching in the veterinary technology program. Dr. Ushi also consults for pet well-being brands and writes evidence-based pet health content for Pet Health Love, as well as for PetMD. She is passionate about educating and empowering pet owners through clear, trustworthy information.
Her professional interests include emergency medicine, dermatology, pet telehealth, nutrition, and wildlife medicine.
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