Sara’s Piggies
Junior Guinea Pig
Today I was at Pet Smart. For those that don’t know Pet Smart is a large chain pet store in the United States. I don’t particularly like chain pet stores as they usually sell small cages and items inappropriate for guineapigs.
While at the store I saw the pet care pamphlets. I was curious what kind of guineapig information they were giving out. To my suprise most of it was alright. However, I read something quite disturbing and problematic. They have the minimum guineapig cage size listed as 12x24 inches. I thought I must have read it wrong at first. I was horrified. This is the information they are giving to first time guineapig owners that may be using this pamphlet as their only information source. At an absolute minimum 7.5 square feet is recommended. I have no idea where they are getting their information. A simple internet search shows multiple credible sources that say 7.5 square feet.
I sent them a well thought out email voicing my concerns and educating them. I also informed them I would be sharing this information on guineapig forums.
I am calling upon the forum to also share your concerns. I hope that there is power in numbers and maybe they will change the information. Wishful thinking maybe but I need to try to make a difference.
I forgot to take a photo of the pamphlet but did find the same information on there website. I have a screenshot below. I have included a link so you can write to PetSmart as well.
Contact Us | PetSmart
I greatly appreciate your help. Let me know if you send them a message. I’m sure you all know, but remember to be respectful and have your message to be well thought out. People typically don’t listen of your just typing angry words
While at the store I saw the pet care pamphlets. I was curious what kind of guineapig information they were giving out. To my suprise most of it was alright. However, I read something quite disturbing and problematic. They have the minimum guineapig cage size listed as 12x24 inches. I thought I must have read it wrong at first. I was horrified. This is the information they are giving to first time guineapig owners that may be using this pamphlet as their only information source. At an absolute minimum 7.5 square feet is recommended. I have no idea where they are getting their information. A simple internet search shows multiple credible sources that say 7.5 square feet.
I sent them a well thought out email voicing my concerns and educating them. I also informed them I would be sharing this information on guineapig forums.
I am calling upon the forum to also share your concerns. I hope that there is power in numbers and maybe they will change the information. Wishful thinking maybe but I need to try to make a difference.
I forgot to take a photo of the pamphlet but did find the same information on there website. I have a screenshot below. I have included a link so you can write to PetSmart as well.
Contact Us | PetSmart
I greatly appreciate your help. Let me know if you send them a message. I’m sure you all know, but remember to be respectful and have your message to be well thought out. People typically don’t listen of your just typing angry words
Once a month! Poor pigs!
poor piggies and in such a small cage too double
