Cost of owning a guinea pig in Canada
Lifetime and food cost for 5 guinea pigs, localized to CAD.
The cheapest guinea pig to own in Canada is the Teddy Guinea Pig (~C$8,975 lifetime). All costs in CAD. Pet insurance is widely available in Canada.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Guinea Pig | Small | C$620 | C$8,975 |
| 2 | American Guinea Pig | Small | C$620 | C$9,350 |
| 3 | Abyssinian Guinea Pig | Small | C$620 | C$10,600 |
| 4 | Peruvian Guinea Pig | Small | C$620 | C$14,740 |
| 5 | Silkie (Sheltie) Guinea Pig | Small | C$620 | C$14,740 |
Food & vet localized via Canada's price-level index; converted to CAD. Estimates — verify locally.