[header] How to adopt a guinea pig [title] Make sure no one at home is allergic. [step] In addition to guinea pig allergies, many people develop allergies to the hay that guinea pigs use in their cages. Before adopting a guinea pig, you and your housemates way want to talk to your doctor or an allergist to ensure that no one in your home will have an allergic reaction. 
[substeps] One of the most common reasons people give up guinea pigs is an allergy, either to the animal itself or its hay/bedding. Rule out allergies before adopting a guinea pig.