Bringing Home Piggie: How To Snuggle

As humans we think that squeezing and petting an animal is the best way to spend time together and snuggle because dogs love that type of attention. A huge difference between small animals and the dog PUPulation is that small animals are a lot shyer and can see their loving people as predators. Small animals need to feel cozy and safe before a good relationship can be built.

Below Lova models a cozy nice way to wrap your guinea pig up for snuggling.

1. Place your pig in the middle of 1 yard X 1 yard piece of fleece

2. Fold the fleece in half leaving your guinea pig's head exposed while it's body remains covered.

3. Fold the excess side fabric over the guinea pig into a secure swaddle that allows for movement and burrowing

4. Place your piglet on your chest or stomach and put on a movie or begin listening to music. Spend some quality time (20-30 minutes) snuggling and lightly petting your animal with the grain. After that time put your pet back so they may go potty and drink some water. Continue to spend time with them like this every day multiple times a day so your pet can trust you.