🐹 Guinea pig · size Small
Skinny
Sociable and expressive guinea pig.
Photo · Pitke (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Weight
0.7–1 kg
Size
Small
Lifespan
6–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Le Skinny is a breed of guinea pig size small, weighing 0.7–1 kg et vivant en moyenne 6–8 ans. Ses prédispositions documentées (sensibilité cutanée) demandent une attention particulière côté alimentation et suivi vétérinaire.It adapts well to apartment livingand accompanies children peacefully.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Small size (1.5–2.2 lbs), adapts to most accommodations.
- 2Life expectancy: 6 to 8 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — low shedding, occasional brushing.
- 5Documented predispositions: skin sensitivity. Veterinary follow-up recommended.
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Skinny
Chapter 2
Daily life
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What human age for a skinny ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 6–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
45years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 6 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
Documented predispositions
sensibilité cutanée — adjust diet and veterinary checks.
🐾 Products suited to this breedAlert
To avoid for guinea pig
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- PotatoModerate
- caffeineLow
- titanium dioxideHigh
- rhubarbHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a skinny ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for guinea pig. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
17 g
per day · 65 kcal
9 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Skinny
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