No, they shouldn't swim. That's not something that we should test out. I put mine in the bathtub with just a tiny bit of water, so they can walk in there, but I can't say I put enough in the tub to like have them try to swim. It's not one of their natural behaviors. I felt like I was torturing her because she screamed the whole time. She had some poo on her feet, so I figured I'd have her walk it off in the water, and I don't think she liked it very much.

They do sleep. Just like anything else, they need their sleep.

On the internet. If you search for a guinea pig veterinarian, many veterinarians who feel comfortable with guinea pigs will say so on their website. We are obviously very comfortable with guinea pigs here, and we serve the greater Milwaukee area. We have people that come from quite a while away to see us.

Decrease the treats. Some people will give their guinea pigs too many fruits. Fruits are high in sugar, which can lead to weight gain, and too many pellets can lead to weight gain. So cutting down and making sure you're not giving more than a quarter cup of pellets per day can help cut down on obesity. I heard that pellets are kind of like the French fries of their life. They like them, but it's not really good for them in mass, so you have to limit it.

They like tunnels and hay products. They like to be hidden. A lot of times, they make molded hay into like rings or into little bales and stuff like that. Those are nice because they can play with them and eat them simultaneously.