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The Magic Taco

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If there's anyone from Brisbane, Australia, in the forums they should know how hot it gets.
In the pet shop I saw this female LONG HAIRED guinea pig. I'm too embarrassed to ask them but does anyone here know if it's cruel to keep them in such a warm environment?
 

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Was the pet shop air conditioned? Or have ceiling/floor fans?
I don't encourage shopping from pet shops that sell pets, but maybe you could talk to their manager and suggest cooling methods for the piggy. Offer to bring in a couple of plain bricks, or even bottled water for freezing.
Good luck Taco. Let us know what happens.
 

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Any temperature that is even slightly uncomfortable for humans is many times more uncomfortable for the pigs, especially longhairs.
 

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Magic, what exactly are you saying? People in warmer climates cant own pigs?
 

The Magic Taco

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No, but I don't know if it's cruel to own a longer haired pig in a climate that is usually pretty warm.
 

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If you can keep the piggie cool in the summer and warm in the winter properly then it's fine to own any type of pigs no matter where you live.
 
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