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...
Welcome to our complete guide to guinea pig exercise balls and wheels. We all know hamsters love to run in wheels, but is the same true for guinea pigs? Can guinea pigs run in balls safely, or is the an activity best left to other pets?
Let’s find out!
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The mental...
The Teddy guinea pig is unbelievably cute and fluffy, making it a popular pet, especially for children. With their rough, dense coats and upturned noses, these cavies look just like cuddly stuffed animals, hence their name!
They grow to be about 12 inches long and weigh anywhere from 1.5 to...
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...
Can Guinea Pigs eat mushrooms?
Is it safe?
Are mushrooms good for them?
I love mushrooms. Whether they’re fresh, baked, fried or stuffed, mushrooms are a delicious, healthy food.
Which begs the question, “If I love mushrooms so much, will my little furry friend love them too?”
In this article you will find out...
The American guinea pig is one of the three most popular guinea pig breeds of all time. It can range in size from 1 to 3 pounds and sport up to 19 different color combinations! These cuties are social and enjoy the company of other guinea pigs. They’re also...
Welcome to our complete guide to the best guinea pig houses, caves and other hiding places!
Approximately two percent of Americans are guinea pig parents.
This works out to just under 6.5 million people in the United States alone who share your love of cute, precious guinea pigs!
Not surprisingly, a full...
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...
Looking for cool guinea pig names for your new best friends? We can help!
Guinea Pigs are cuddly, cute little creatures that can make ideal pets. How can you resist that furry little face with the twitchy nose and ticklish whiskers?
Did you know that Guinea Pigs aren’t pigs, or from...
Welcome to our complete guide to Ivermectin for Guinea Pigs.
Taking a look at what it’s used for and how it works.
Including potential side effects, and how your vet has calculated the dosage.
We all hate parasites.
The thought that another creature could be living on or in our pets...
