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...
The MiniPli guinea pig is a new cavy breed being developed primarily in the United Kingdom.
Minipli guinea pigs have semi long length coats with tight curls that stand out from the body.
Since their numbers are currently low, it’s impossible...
It is totally normal for a new guinea pig to be scared.
After all, we can’t explain to them that this new place and those new faces are all safe and friendly.
But what we can do is make sure that they settle in as quickly as possible.
Why is my new...
Why do guinea pigs chatter their teeth, and how do I stop them from doing it!
If you’ve just heard your guinea pig chatter its teeth for the first time, you were probably a little surprised.
This low, protracted clicking sound is fierce. And that’s exactly what it is designed to...
Working out how to stop guinea pigs chewing on cage bars can be a big deal for their owners. Especially when they share their home.
Not only is the noise of teeth on metal annoying, it can be disruptive to your sleep too if their cage is near to your...
The Alpaca guinea pig has coarse, long, wavy hair that resembles the alpaca species.
This fur requires daily grooming, and will need to be trimmed if it gets too long.
A baby Alpaca guinea pig can be hard to come...
Why do guinea pigs sneeze? Is it something to worry about, or just a normal part of their behavior?
Guinea pigs almost all sneeze at some point in their lives.
They might sneeze just once or twice ever, or a few times every week.
And the occasional sneeze, or even sneezing fit,...
The Texel cavy, or Texel guinea pig, is sometimes also called the “long haired Silkie/Sheltie” because both breeds have long hair.
The big difference is that the Sheltie’s long hair is straight while the Texel’s long hair is curly.
This is...
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...
Breeding guinea pigs is usually straightforward, but the results aren't quick.
The sow (female) and boar (male) need to be together for at least 17 days, and the gestation period is then around nine weeks.
There is also quite a small window for safely breeding your female guinea pig.
Before 6 months...
