What is the average life expectancy for guinea pigs?

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

If given proper medical care, attention and food (unlimited grass hay, 1/4 cup timothy pellets and 1 cup good veggies like leaf lettuce, parsley, bell peppers and the occasional carrot/tomato/cucumber), they can live 6-8 years or more.

Answer by  crisduarte (363)

I owned a guinea pig and it lived for 8 years. I looked around and some sites say any where from 4-7 years but I think it all depends on how you care for them. I did the whole yearly vet checks.

Answer by  johnresa (2455)

Even though a guinea pig may live for as long as 9 or 10 years, the average life expectancy for a guinea pig is between 5 years and 7 years.

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

If they are properly cared for (given fresh leafy veg, proper pellets and grass hay like Oxbow) and taken to the vet's regularly and especially when ill, they can live 6-8 years or more. However, cavies are prone to many illnesses just like humans and some only live 3-4 years.

Answer by  Mumma (483)

Most guinea pigs live at least 6 years and up to 9 years if they are given a proper diet and proper medical care. One of ours reached 8 1/2.

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

The average life expectancy for a healthy guinea pig is 6-8 years. However, they are prone to many illnesses and some live only 4-6, especially without proper vet care.