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Why won't my pig use a bowl? She used one at the pet store! She won't get a new bottle untill 2-3 weeks from now. Can I teach her to drink from it? Please help!:crackup:
 

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Water bowls aren't very good for guinea pigs. They get dirty way too fast. You should really go out and purchase a good water bottle right away.
 

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Why won't my pig use a bowl?
Because pigs don't lap up water like dogs and cats. The poor thing is probably dehydrated. Would you want to wait 2-3 weeks for water? A water bottle is a basic necessity for a pet guinea pig. If you can't provide that you might seriously consider rehoming the poor creature.
 

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Why won't my pig use a bowl? She used one at the pet store! She won't get a new bottle untill 2-3 weeks from now. Can I teach her to drink from it? Please help!:crackup:

Why 2-3 weeks for a water bottle?. They sell them at Walmart. Guineas aren't meant to drink from a bowl.
 

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Why 2-3 weeks for a water bottle?. They sell them at Walmart. Guineas aren't meant to drink from a bowl.

They are in the $2-3 range at walmart. You can dig that much cash out of your couch. :)
 

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You can't get a water bottle for two to three weeks? What happens if you need to take it to a vet? Will you? Can you? I would suggest that if you can't even provide the basic necessities that maybe you should find a home for your guinea pig.
 
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