UVB or Ultraviolet B light rays are really not a primary requirement of pet guinea pigs. However, exposure to this type of lighting daily has been known to make pet guinea pigs more energetic, have better temperaments, and also better appetites. UVB light exposure has also been known to be beneficial for guinea pigs that are ill, in recovery, under stress, or in grief due to losing another cavy in the enclosure.
Your guinea pig could also gain those benefits from being exposed to UVB light. You can mount a UVB light source in the enclosure or inside the room where your pet stays. Have the bulb suspended around a foot above your cavy so it does not get sunburned. Be aware though, that a guinea pig’s eyes might get damaged if the UVB bulb is much too close. Do not keep the bulb lit for more than twelve hours daily. The bulb must also be replaced every six months even though it still works because the actual UVB rays run out in that length of time. Your pet cavy will have a lot to gain from frequent wellness checkups at your vet clinic Pasadena, MD.
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