Copyright © Guinea Pigs Australia. All rights reserved Maintaining your cavies health is one of the most important and crucial aspects for any guinea pig owner. Diet, environment and social stimulus are all key components. To help monitor your guinea pigs ongoing health, weigh your pig weekly. Please also see our health care chart which can be printed out and placed near your cavies cage. This will help you recognise any signs of illness. Seek medical treatment immediately and always research a competent and experienced exotics vet.