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Guinea Pigs Barbering: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Fur Trims
Barbering in guinea pigs is unfortunately common, and typically happens due to underlying health problems or poor living conditions. Guinea…
Do Guinea Pigs Shed? Hair Loss Causes & Solutions
Almost all breeds of guinea pig shed–even skinny pigs shed a little bit in the areas they have fur. Baldwin…
Best Rabbit Food: A Nutritional Overview of Different Brands
Choosing the best food for your rabbits can be overwhelming. As pet owners, we all want to provide them with…
Pet Hamster Lifespan & ‘Hamster Years to Human Years’ Chart
Hamsters make wonderful pets, but keeping them comes with a significant drawback: their relatively short lifespan. On average, you can…
The Best Rabbit Litter Boxes for Bunnies of All Sizes
One of the first things you want to do as a new rabbit owner is to litter train your pet….
How Long Can Rabbits Go Without Food & Water?
How long can a rabbit go without food and water? While it’s not something you want to test, you’re probably…
Exercise for Guinea Pigs: 14 Tips to Keep Your Cavies Active
Exercise is important for every animal to thrive. Guinea pigs need to be able to walk, run, and explore. They…
Guinea Pig Floor Time: How to Provide a Safe and Fun Experience
We all want to provide our guinea pigs with the best care possible, but there’s a lot of conflicting advice…
How to Make a C&C Guinea Pig Cage From Scratch
C&C cages are popular in the guinea pig world, and there’s no wonder why! They’re easily the cheapest cage you’ll…
Small Pet Care Calculators
Our arsenal of small pet care calculators is here to help you do the math on the minimum cage sizing, gestation periods, bedding calculations and more.
