Layla - NSGPR
Teenage Guinea Pig
I recently decided to write to a pet store about them selling an indoor cage sized 65 cm long x 40 cm wide x 30 cm high, and marketing it as
being appropriate for rabbits or guinea pigs. I was also concerned as it was on
offer in the store at about £25, therefore encouraging people to
buy it.
I wrote stating the recommended size for guinea pigs and rabbits. This is the response I got. Any ideas on how to respond?
"Thank you for your email which has been passed to me.
As a Veterinary Nurse for 17 years, and a pet lover and owner of several
pets I can fully understand your concerns regarding the Living World
Zoozone Pet Home.
Here at *****, we have a wide and varied team of experienced
individuals whose priority is pet health and welfare. All aspects of the
animals well-being is taken into consideration when designing a product
for our range.
What we need to bear in mind here is that the Zoozone is designed for
indoor use. As such, the animal, for the most part will be a "house pet"
and will be integrated into the family. The Zoozone is designed as an
idea akin to a Puppy crate. If the Guinea Pig (or rabbit) is to be left
alone for a little while, or overnight then he can placed in the home.
Again, if he wishes to go and "hide" from the hustle and bustle, he can
go and get out of the way. We must remember that Guinea Pigs are quite
social animals who will enjoy mixing with the other pets but at the same
time can feel threatened and do not like large open spaces. Rabbits, of
course, tend to live and sleep in small burrows, but explore more widely
when they are out of their "home".We have tried , with the Zoo zone to
achieve the best of both worlds.
Whilst the RSPCA offer guidelines, we must bear in mind that these are
just that, the opinion of one charitable organisation which may or may
not be the same as another.
If you wish to place a Guinea Pig or rabbit in a cage of the size
recommended by the RSPCA they won't mind, but would be better enriched
with tubes, rocks to climb on, and houses to hide in, than just a larger
floor space.
Guinea Pigs, as you know are very adaptable and can do well in a variety
of accommodation, and provided they are allowed to come out and stretch
their legs are generally happier in a smaller, and as they see it,
secure area.
Of course Guinea Pigs do not climb and therefore do not need a great
deal of height.
I hope that this information has helped to explain our philosophy.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries regarding this or
any of our products.'
being appropriate for rabbits or guinea pigs. I was also concerned as it was on
offer in the store at about £25, therefore encouraging people to
buy it.
I wrote stating the recommended size for guinea pigs and rabbits. This is the response I got. Any ideas on how to respond?
"Thank you for your email which has been passed to me.
As a Veterinary Nurse for 17 years, and a pet lover and owner of several
pets I can fully understand your concerns regarding the Living World
Zoozone Pet Home.
Here at *****, we have a wide and varied team of experienced
individuals whose priority is pet health and welfare. All aspects of the
animals well-being is taken into consideration when designing a product
for our range.
What we need to bear in mind here is that the Zoozone is designed for
indoor use. As such, the animal, for the most part will be a "house pet"
and will be integrated into the family. The Zoozone is designed as an
idea akin to a Puppy crate. If the Guinea Pig (or rabbit) is to be left
alone for a little while, or overnight then he can placed in the home.
Again, if he wishes to go and "hide" from the hustle and bustle, he can
go and get out of the way. We must remember that Guinea Pigs are quite
social animals who will enjoy mixing with the other pets but at the same
time can feel threatened and do not like large open spaces. Rabbits, of
course, tend to live and sleep in small burrows, but explore more widely
when they are out of their "home".We have tried , with the Zoo zone to
achieve the best of both worlds.
Whilst the RSPCA offer guidelines, we must bear in mind that these are
just that, the opinion of one charitable organisation which may or may
not be the same as another.
If you wish to place a Guinea Pig or rabbit in a cage of the size
recommended by the RSPCA they won't mind, but would be better enriched
with tubes, rocks to climb on, and houses to hide in, than just a larger
floor space.
Guinea Pigs, as you know are very adaptable and can do well in a variety
of accommodation, and provided they are allowed to come out and stretch
their legs are generally happier in a smaller, and as they see it,
secure area.
Of course Guinea Pigs do not climb and therefore do not need a great
deal of height.
I hope that this information has helped to explain our philosophy.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries regarding this or
any of our products.'
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