boy guinea pig names
Welcome to our great guide to the best boy guinea pig names. With hundreds of awesome ideas for naming your male guinea pigs, and even choosing names that match each other. We'll help you make your final naming decision with top tips for brainstorming and finding your very own...
How to weigh my guinea pig?
Welcome to our complete guide to guinea pig weight! Helping you to answer that important question – how much should a guinea pig weigh? Guinea pigs' roundness is integral to their appeal. They're supposed to be a funny little oval shape, and it's one of their cutest features. But when...
Black and white guinea pig names
Black and white guinea pig names can be as cute, fun and cool as your new little pets. Today we'll share dozens of adorable ideas for naming your black and white guinea pig. Helping you to pick the best names for black and white guinea pigs and...
how long do guinea pigs live
Guinea pig lifespan ranges from 4 to 8 years on average. These affectionate, friendly pocket pets are generally healthy, but their life expectancy varies a lot. Diet, nutrition, genes, breed, boredom, infections and stress all play a part. Today we'll look at what factors increase...
hamster vs guinea pig
Hamster vs guinea pig may be the hardest decision any wannabe pet owner could make. How do you choose between the two cutest pets in the world? We understand you completely. Hamsters and guinea pigs tend to look similar to the untrained eye. But, to an animal lover the difference...
Skinny pig breed
The Skinny Pig is a hairless guinea pig breed. They aren't completely bald, but have a few hairs on their face, legs and feet. Interestingly, despite being hairless guinea pigs, the Skinny Pig comes in a few colors and patterns that show up in the...
how much are guinea pigs
Guinea pigs cost anywhere from $10 to $50, with the average price of a guinea pig being around $25. However, they also have setup and ongoing costs. Expect to fork out $200 to begin with, and then up to another $40 a month for a pair of...
scared guinea pig
Why is my guinea pig scared of me and how do I help her to relax? Guinea pigs in the wild are prey animals, and spend a fair amount of their time avoiding being eaten. So it’s hardly surprising that they are a little skittish, even in our safe domestic...
vet examining a guinea pig
Guinea pig eye infections are sadly fairly common. If your guinea pig’s eye is weepy, red, inflamed or crusty then visit your vet. They will look in their eyes, put dye into them to make sure they haven’t ulcerated, and if necessary prescribe eye drops and oral antibiotics. Although it...
albino guinea pig
Many people assume that albino guinea pig means a white guinea pig with red or pink eyes. Guinea pigs with this coloring are widely sold and owned as pets. But there’s actually been a long standing debate about whether they are...

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