We’ve all heard our guinea pigs squeak when we rustle plastic bags, open the fridge, or even walk into the room. It’s pretty easy to see that this sound means they want something–usually food. But what does it mean when guinea pigs purr? Guinea pigs purr when they’re excited, afraid, happy, or displaying dominance over…
Barbering in guinea pigs is unfortunately common, and typically happens due to underlying health problems or poor living conditions. Guinea pigs may chew their own fur or that of another piggy, and will typically eat it as well. In this article, we’ll discuss everything there is to know about barbering in guinea pigs, how it’s…
Almost all breeds of guinea pig shed–even skinny pigs shed a little bit in the areas they have fur. Baldwin guinea pigs are completely bald and don’t shed at all. However, they do have dander, which can still trigger pet allergies. Below, we’ll talk all about guinea pig coats–from how often they shed to what…
Exercise is important for every animal to thrive. Guinea pigs need to be able to walk, run, and explore. They also require mental enrichment in order to thrive! The best way to exercise your guinea pigs is to give them a large cage–the bigger the better! Guinea pigs are also more active when they have…
We all want to provide our guinea pigs with the best care possible, but there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there! You might have a lot of questions about floor time in particular. Setting up a space for floor time requires a space as large or larger than their cage. Use C&C grids or…
C&C cages are popular in the guinea pig world, and there’s no wonder why! They’re easily the cheapest cage you’ll find, they can be expanded easily if your piggies need more space or you add to your herd, and they’re extremely customizable. A C&C guinea pig cage is cheap and easy to set up following…
Have you ever looked into your guinea pig’s blank stare and wondered, do you have even one brain cell? Or perhaps you’ve been teaching them tricks and been amazed at how fast they learn! Either way, you might wonder: how smart are they really? Guinea pigs are commonly thought to be unintelligent, but this isn’t…
If you’ve seen a fluffy little guinea pig, you’ve likely wanted to cuddle them and stroke their soft fur. After all, they’re so stinkin’ adorable! But, do guinea pigs actually like to be cuddled and held? What about petted? I don’t recommend adopting a guinea pig to be a cuddly pet, because many of them…
There’s a reason guinea pigs are called “pigs.” They aren’t especially clean animals! It’s not really their fault–who could be clean when they poop over 100 times a day? It’s up to us to give them a clean, odor-free environment. If your guinea pigs smell, you most likely need to clean their cage more often….