Guinea pig Safe Paint?

[Lizabbie9]

Hi all,

I’m looking to make some little chew toys for my Guinea pigs and my hamsters and I don’t know how to paint the chews in a safe way. Would a water based, non-toxic acrylic paint be safe? Or should I avoid this? I would use soy paint but i can’t find it anywhere. Any suggestions are very appreciated thank you

 

[Black piggies]

When you say make toys, guinea pigs don't play with toys as such and they can't have glue or paint. You could make them a fleece forest, if you want to be creative. Or give them the natural stick bridges or woven hay houses to chew.

 

[theguineapigs]

You can use pet-safe paint for hamsters, but it would be best if you don't use any paint.

 

[Black piggies]

In the forum Guides section, in Housing, Bedding and Seasonal Care, there is an Enrichment guide, with ideas on how to occupy your guinea pigs.

 

[guineamom_]

Guinea pigs don't really play with toys such as the ones you're gonna make. They do love lots of tunnels and hides though!