How urgent is it to get my Guinea pig a buddy?

[ZaoSyn]

Well my Q-Tipp had a case of the mites ( I've had him for almost 3 months, he's my first ever Guinea pig ). I just got him treated for them, the vet had to shave him ( ) and give him a shot. All though he was a very calm piggy during the whole thing, until the shot of course. He's due to get another shot this Saturday

However, I've read several websites that suggest and even some said some adoptions require you to get 2 guinea pigs.

I don't want my Q-Tipp getting depressed and not eating ( all though there hasn't been any signs ). I'm confident in raising another pig, but I don't wanna get another pig and them not like each other.

Can you give me tips on getting another pig? My current is a male, I suppose I would have to get another male ( though I don't know if they are dominate of their surroundings ). Do most male&male guinea pigs share the same bed? I bought Q-Tipp a extra large Igloo that's more than enough room to fit him + a buddy in. Food isn't a problem, bedding isn't a problem. I don't know about space though. This is the cage I have:

PetSmart - My First Home for Small Pets From Super Pet

I'm worried that it isn't gonna be enough room for two. Q-Tipp's extra large igloo does take up roughly more than half.. I'm kinda considering downgrading it and getting 2 medium igloos. And I was curious if someone could perhaps point me out a decent sized cage for two guinea pigs on Petsmart.com

Thanks ^_^

Also: Q-Tipp weighs 1.8pounds, he's 5 months old ( I think, when I went to Petsmart the lady said they don't sell piggys until about 3 months old, I've had Q-tipp for almost 3 ). Is this a healthy weight?

[suzilovespiggie]

You can look on the home page and see what it would take to make a marvelous cage for 2 GP's. The petstore cages are too small and cost way to much. Making a C&C cage is much bigger and cheaper. Plus your piggies will love the bigger cage.

[ZaoSyn]

You can look on the home page and see what it would take to make a marvelous cage for 2 GP's. The petstore cages are too small and cost way to much. Making a C&C cage is much bigger and cheaper. Plus your piggies will love the bigger cage.

After browsing the forum I learned quite abit about the cages, and why not to buy from Petstores. This is ( I'm sure ) My Q-Tipp had mites.

I will have my mother drive me to Wal-Mart And I'll look for the wiring ( do you have an idea of what section I should look for in? ) and the coroplast. I really wanna adopt my next Guinea pig instead of buying him from a store, however after searching the web for a bit I've yet to come across any places in my area that allow you to adopt piggys ( Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 42240 ).

And now I feel awful for keeping Q-Tipp in this store cage, that isn't even half the size he needs. Today will be a change thanks to the info I've gathered from here + other resources. Making a C&C cage seems very easy and not too expensive ( the starter cage he's in now was $40.. )

[Guill713]

I went to Target yesterday and bought 4 cubes worth of the grids. 23 total 14.5" grids. $14.99. I'll be calling a few sign stores for the coroplast. The bottom part of the cage will be 58" long and 29" wide. The top part, I'm not sure yet, but I'll have to see how many grids I have left.

The best part about the C&C cages is that if you get more pigs, you can so easily adapt the cage to suit the piggie addition.

[Fay]

Have a look here for guinea pigs up for adoption near you:

Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.

[rabbitsncavyluv]

I wouldn't believe what Petsmart tells you.

If he is almost 2 pounds, he is likely older than 5 months unless he is overweight.