Is your female guinea pig getting more chubby lately, leaving you wondering if you’ll soon have a bunch of fluff balls running around? If you were unaware of it before, guinea pigs mate early – and often – which means different genders should be separated when kept as pets. Cavies of both sexes, when mixed…
A true favorite among small pets, guinea pigs are no doubt unique, sweet little creatures. But do you really understand what it takes to care for these fluffy friends? Wondering if you are able to commit to being a responsible pet parent to these adorable little rodents? Then check out these 15 things to know…
Social, smart, and ever so precocious, rabbits need physical and mental stimulation to entertain them and keep them from getting bored – and into trouble. What happens when you have bored bunnies on your hands? Well, they tend to seek distraction in several troubling ways, such as gnawing on their enclosure or other inappropriate objects…
In large mixed gender groups, male/male, female/female, and male/female pairings, bunnies can live contentedly for their entire lifespan. The most natural couple to introduce and bond is the male/female pairing, and thus, is also the easiest one to encourage. Commonly, rabbits pair off in male/female couples in the wild, often remaining partners for the duration…
In my opinion, guinea pigs don’t make good pets … they make great ones! But of course, having been an avid lover of cavies for many years, I’m certainly a little biased. Truthfully, I’ve long believed guineas are often misunderstood and widely underappreciated. When people don’t have much experience with cavies, they tend to picture…
Though adorably small physically, guinea pigs do have big, sweet personalities that are so very endearing. As social creatures that typically live in groups of about 10 adults and their offspring in the wilds of South America, they communicate amongst themselves using various behaviors and sounds. Largely docile, aside from the occasional dispute, cavies tend…
Grooming your rabbits is an essential part of pet care and needs to be done regularly to ensure they are clean, healthy, and happy. Fur brushing and trimming, along with mat and debris removal, aren’t the only things that grooming involves. There’s also eye care, dental checks, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and keeping your pet’s…
“How do I make my guineas pig like me” is a common question I’m often asked by both new pet parents and established guinea caregivers. Even people who are considering adopting these adorable rodents are curious about the ins and outs of cavies and how they build a relationship with their owners. Really, what it…
Do guinea pigs need to live in groups, or can they enjoy a perfectly healthy life on their own? Certainly, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there concerning this subject. While pet stores often insist cavies make a wonderful solo pet, veterinarians and rescue centers claim otherwise. According to them, guinea pigs must live…