Adorable Guinea Pig's Excitement Over Celery Is Hilarious
Can you guess your pet's favorite treat? It's likely the one they show the most excitement for in their own special way. For your own special treat, you can witness one guinea pig's love of celery thanks to this hilarious TikTok. Funny enough, he seems just about as obsessed as this husky puppy licking up a pup cup.
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"My guinea pig loses all self control over celery," shared the TikToker. By the end of this 24-second clip, we see exactly what she means. At first, her furball Phineas seems to wait rather patiently. But the longer the TikToker takes to prepare a stalk of celery, the more he eagerly scurries around her feet. It's as if he can't wait!
The moment she hands him his favorite treat, this adorable guinea pig hilariously scurries away. "Omg, I've never seen a guinea pig act like a puppy!" said one fascinated viewer. Others noted how quickly he "snatched" his treat in the funny way he did. This guy sure loves celery!
All about guinea pigs
Guinea pigs are round little rodents that were likely first domesticated in South American countries like Ecuador and Peru around 5000 B.C. How they got their name is a bit of a mystery, as these critters are neither from Guinea, nor relatives to actual pigs. However, one theory links the squeaky sounds they make to those of pigs.
They can live up to eight years, weigh up to two pounds, and stay awake most of the day and night (up to 20 hours!). These critters are busy bodies who will require a fair amount of maintenance, so expect to clean up to 100 poop droppings per day, per guinea pig. Also notable? These cuties are very social creatures and are more likely to thrive when purchased in pairs. So, if you're figuring out how much money you'll spend on guinea pigs, consider multiplying that by two.
As for the guinea pig diet, experts recommend that it mostly consist of high-quality hay. The rest can include fresh vegetables (like celery!). Plus, guinea pigs lack the enzymes necessary to produce vitamin C, so they need daily pellets to help. The healthiest fruits you can feed your guinea pig, like oranges, should only be given to them on rare occasions due to the high sugar content. If you're ready for a couple of lovably active furballs who love the occasional celery, guinea pigs just might be a great addition.