Guinea Pigs

Making your home for your guinea pigs is important, as no creature, whether it be human or guinea pig, can relax without being safe and secure.  There are four main … Read more

It may be sad to think about, but, like humans, guinea pigs can break their tiny legs.  If they break their leg, you have to take them to a guinea … Read more

In order to feed your guinea pig a proper diet that will keep them functioning and healthy well into old age, you must know the right foods to give them. … Read more

Just like our cats and dogs, guinea pigs are prone to getting lice as well.  There are many things you can do to kill the lice and prevent them from … Read more

Guinea pigs are our cute little furry friends, and we love to give them snacks. Guinea pigs eat all kinds of foods, but it’s favorite food to snack on are … Read more

Crunchy, fibrous, and low calorie, celery would almost be the perfect vegetable for guinea pigs to eat at the daily serving.  However, celery is not a nutritious vegetable to have … Read more

As we have learned before, thick fibrous vegetables are very good for your guinea pig’s health.  One of the more popular vegetables to feed a guinea pig is broccoli. It’s … Read more

Crunchy, high water content, and low calorie, cucumbers are a delicious and healthy snack that guinea pigs love to snack on.  Unlike other vegetables, like spinach and celery, cucumbers don’t … Read more

Tomatoes are delicious and nutritious treats that guinea pigs love to snack on.  They’re juicy, and their bright red color shows that they have a ton of vitamins and phytonutrients … Read more

The most important thing to remember when you have a guinea pig is that you maintain a steady diet that includes vitamins and minerals.   Beetroot, or also known as beets, … Read more

Are you a new guinea pig owner?  Are you wondering if you can give them orange as a treat?   Guinea pigs make cute pets for those that do not have … Read more

Feeding your guinea pig vegetables is one way that you can supplement the vitamins and minerals that they need.   You just need to make sure that you are choosing the … Read more

Providing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables keeps our guinea pigs healthy, happy, and cute.  One of those vegetables can be beet greens. No, we are not talking about … Read more

Your guinea pig needs to eat vegetables to supplement the vitamins and minerals they need but is butternut squash a vegetable they can eat.   Guinea pigs are vegetarians but that … Read more

Guinea pigs are known for having all sorts of different problems with their eyes.  If you own one of these animals, it is very important that you are familiar with … Read more

Radishes are part of the mustard group and are crunchy, healthy but are they suitable for your guinea pig?  The one radish most popular and grown the world over is … Read more

The fruit is a much-loved snack for all guinea pigs. They look adorable when they nibble on their little fruit treats.  One fruit that they love to snack on is … Read more

When you buy and bring home your new guinea pig, you will have to feed it. If you forgot to buy guinea pig food at the pet store, then don’t … Read more

Occasionally, you will either have to get your guinea pig’s nails trimmed, or you’ll have to do it yourself.  To properly trim their nails, you will need to gather three … Read more

Guinea pigs are social animals and even if they share a cage with another guinea pig they can still become bored.   When you give them a treat, it will help … Read more

A guinea pig is easy to care for and makes a great family pet if you handle them right.  Generally, they are healthy animals but are susceptible to certain health … Read more

One way humans show their love for their pets is by providing them with delicious snacks to eat.  We humans also know that guinea pigs love sugar and fruit, so … Read more

A guinea pig is a rodent and many think that being a rodent they have only two lower and two upper incisors but that is wrong. A guinea pig has … Read more

You have just gotten a guinea pig for a pet.  You were told that they need to eat vegetables in addition to their regular food but were not told which … Read more

Guinea pigs are naturally social animals and being alone can make them sad and depressed.   They may not have another guinea pig to socialize with or there is lack of … Read more

Are you looking for something different to give your guinea pig as a treat?  Bananas might be a good treat.   Guinea pigs need the supplement vegetables and fruits to give … Read more

Guinea pigs are fragile animals and should be treated as such.  They have delicate bones and if they are dropped, it could cause serious injuries.   They can jump and wiggle … Read more

Guinea pigs are cute animals and have a friendly nature but they do have those long incisors.   Looking at them would make you think that it would only be natural … Read more

It this your first guinea pig and you have types of questions, especially about cleaning their cage.  How to do it?  How often?   In this article, all these questions will … Read more

That is a good question.  If you can bathe a guinea pig, how often should you do it and when should you do it.   Read on to find out the … Read more

Guinea pigs need to supplement their diet of hay and pellet with a variety of fruits and vegetables to get all the nutrients and minerals that their bodies cannot produce … Read more

When you have a guinea pig, it is your duty to now provide a healthy and nutritional diet for your little furball.  A proper diet with a lot of exercise … Read more

Are you thinking about getting a guinea pig, maybe several, and keeping them outside in a hutch but are not sure.   This article will help you make the right decision. … Read more

Unfortunately, guinea pigs don’t live as long as humans.  There will come a day when we must say goodbye to our furry friend and send him or her to the … Read more

In order to stay happy and healthy, guinea pigs need to be fed a wide variety of foods, so that they don’t miss out on any essential vitamins and nutrients … Read more

We love our guinea pigs so much, and we want to give them nothing but love and delicious foods.  And one of those delicious foods can be sweetcorn. Guinea pigs … Read more

A guinea pig must be well cared for and loved. When you get a guinea pig as a pet, it is vital to feed them a proper diet so they … Read more

Guinea pigs can provide you with endless amounts of love for years.  But if you want to keep your guinea pig happy and healthy, you must provide them with a … Read more

Guinea pigs are naturally fluffy and round. They are very cute looking, and many owners love to keep their guinea pigs in a round shape by feeding them snacks and … Read more

You need to go out of town for business or an emergency and have a guinea pig.   What should you do?  Should you leave them alone or should you have … Read more

The breeding of guinea pigs is not an easy task for new owners to undertake.  You must know when they’re gestation and how to care for them. Also, at what … Read more

Anyone who owns a guinea pig needs to know everything there is about proper grooming.  This is a crucial aspect of owning one of these animals, so it is important … Read more

It is important that you provide your guinea pig with lots of fun toys to play with.  Since there are so many options to choose from, you’ll need to be … Read more

There are lots of different guinea pig breeds to choose from. If you have yet to decide on one, in particular, it is important to learn about your options.  Each … Read more

If you are going to buy a hairless guinea pig, there are a few helpful tips that you’ll need to be aware of.  These pigs are adorable in their own … Read more

There are lots of great names for guinea pigs that you should consider before choosing one in particular for your pet.  Some names will match your furry friend better than … Read more

There are many different diseases that can affect guinea pigs.  Some of these diseases are genetic, while others develop over time. If you own one of these adorable animals, it … Read more

Before you get a guinea pig, it is important that you learn about how long these animals live.  This article will help you to care for your fluffy friend in … Read more

Guinea pigs make all sorts of sounds to communicate a wide range of emotions.  The more you understand about these sounds, the easier it will be to care for your … Read more

If you own a guinea pig or want to get one, it is important that you know what they eat.  A proper diet is absolutely essential when it comes to … Read more