\nLarge Guinea Pig from Pets at Home (1.5kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a322.03<\/td>\n | \u00a360.85<\/td>\n | \u00a3110.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nDetailed Data – See All the Costs of Owning a Guinea Pig<\/h2>\nThe overall total can be split into the initial and ongoing costs.<\/p>\n Initial costs are purchases and payments made when first buying the guinea pig.<\/p>\n Ongoing costs include items that should be bought regularly throughout the pet\u2019s lifetime.<\/p>\n The tables shown below lists the essential items that should be bought when owning a guinea pig as well as the prices.<\/p>\n Initial Costs<\/h2>\nThere are several items that must be bought when first buying a guinea pig; these initial costs include the guinea pig itself, a cage or hutch, bowls, and toys, for example. With all of this, and more purchases, guinea pig owners can expect to spend between \u00a3261.67 and \u00a31,456.18 in the first year of owning the pet.<\/p>\n Cost of the Guinea Pig<\/h3>\n\n\n\nType of Guinea Pig<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nGuinea Pig from a Breeder<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a350.00<\/td>\n | \u00a380.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGuinea Pig from Pets at Home<\/td>\n | \u00a325.00<\/td>\n | \u00a325.00<\/td>\n | \u00a325.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Guinea pigs bought from Pets at Home are \u00a325 each, but the price varies when the guinea pig is bought from a breeder.<\/p>\n Other One-Off Initial Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBowl<\/td>\n | \u00a32.00<\/td>\n | \u00a34.59<\/td>\n | 7.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWater Bowl<\/td>\n | \u00a32.00<\/td>\n | \u00a33.00<\/td>\n | \u00a36.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHutch\/Cage<\/td>\n | \u00a335.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3108.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3240.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLitter Tray<\/td>\n | \u00a38.00<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a312.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBed<\/td>\n | \u00a36.00<\/td>\n | \u00a312.00<\/td>\n | \u00a318.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nToy<\/td>\n | \u00a31.00<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n | \u00a311.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCarrier<\/td>\n | \u00a312.00<\/td>\n | \u00a318.00<\/td>\n | \u00a354.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrush<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n | \u00a37.00<\/td>\n | \u00a39.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nOngoing Costs<\/h2>\nThe ongoing costs can be affected by the size of the guinea pig, especially the amount of food required. Guinea pig owners can spend between \u00a31,420.82 and \u00a38,024.02 over the course of their guinea pigs\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n Cost to Feed a Guinea Pig<\/h3>\nGuinea pigs diet consists of hay, vegetables, and nuggets. Nuggets is one of the most expensive aspects of its diet; owners can expect to pay \u00a3213.49 for a year\u2019s supply.<\/p>\n Monthly Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuinea Pig Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Guinea Pig from a Breeder (0.9kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a32.98<\/td>\n | \u00a310.34<\/td>\n | \u00a312.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Guinea Pig from Pets at Home (0.9kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a32.98<\/td>\n | \u00a310.34<\/td>\n | \u00a312.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Guinea Pig from a Breeder (1.5kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a35.06<\/td>\n | \u00a312.92<\/td>\n | \u00a317.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Guinea Pig from Pets at Home (1.5kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a35.06<\/td>\n | \u00a312.92<\/td>\n | \u00a317.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nLifetime Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuinea Pig Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Guinea Pig from a Breeder (0.9kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3214.31<\/td>\n | \u00a3744.16<\/td>\n | \u00a3985.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Guinea Pig from Pets at Home (0.9kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3214.31<\/td>\n | \u00a3744.16<\/td>\n | \u00a3985.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Guinea Pig from a Breeder (1.5kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3364.48<\/td>\n | \u00a3930.20<\/td>\n | \u00a31,280.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Guinea Pig from Pets at Home (1.5kg | 6 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3364.68<\/td>\n | \u00a3930.20<\/td>\n | \u00a31,280.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – Guinea pigs could eat up to 22.75kg of nuggets during their lives. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023<\/p>\n Cost of Bedding<\/h3>\nGuinea pig cages and hutches sometimes need to be cleaned twice a week. Bedding is an ongoing cost that can cost up to \u00a334.50 a month.<\/p>\n Monthly Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBedding<\/td>\n | \u00a34.15<\/td>\n | \u00a316.01<\/td>\n | \u00a334.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nLifetime Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nItem<\/b><\/th>\n | Minimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBedding<\/td>\n | \u00a3299.06<\/td>\n | \u00a31,152.76<\/td>\n | \u00a32,483.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nOther Ongoing Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nHay<\/td>\n | \u00a328.68<\/td>\n | \u00a391.08<\/td>\n | \u00a3227.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTreats<\/td>\n | \u00a319.08<\/td>\n | \u00a370.68<\/td>\n | \u00a3143.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nStraw<\/td>\n | \u00a329.88<\/td>\n | \u00a340.68<\/td>\n | \u00a351.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nShampoo<\/td>\n | \u00a33.25<\/td>\n | \u00a34.00<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFlea, Tick, and Worm Treatment<\/td>\n | \u00a330.00<\/td>\n | \u00a374.00<\/td>\n | \u00a379.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nFinal Words<\/h2>\nGuinea pigs should live in pairs or groups; this will affect the costs. 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