Finding a good guinea pig veterinarian can be difficult, as most vets don’t have the qualifications to treat guinea pigs. Look for an exotic pet vet, not a regular dog and cat veterinarian. Avoid vets who give poor care advice, recommend fasting your guinea pig or limiting their hay, or who don’t adequately answer questions…
It can be difficult to reduce our carbon footprint when we have pets. Luckily, guinea pigs have less impact than meat-eaters like cats or dogs–but they still produce a lot of waste! Let’s discuss how to make guinea pigs more eco-friendly pets. The best way to make guinea pigs eco-friendly is to reduce the amount…
Is your guinea pig pregnant? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to caring for young guinea pigs. Baby guinea pigs need a warm enclosure, vet care, constant access to fresh hay, and small amounts of daily pellets and vegetables. Their mothers typically care for them so long as you provide the essentials, though…
If you’re looking to adopt guinea pigs, you may have heard that they’re herd animals. This may leave you wondering: how many guinea pigs should you get? As a beginner, a bonded pair of guinea pigs is the perfect fit! You could also go for a trio if you’d like three, but you should likely…
When I adopted my first guinea pigs, I made so many common mistakes! I didn’t know about all of the items sold by pet stores that are dangerous for guinea pigs. Luckily, there is now a lot more information out there to educate new piggy owners. Common items that are unsafe for guinea pigs include…
Learning how to pick up your guinea pigs can be a real challenge since their instincts are to run from anything that tries to lift them from the ground. It can also be difficult to know how often to pick your guinea pig up, and for how long. The best way to pick your guinea…
Guinea pigs have only one set of teeth throughout their lives, which are constantly growing. This makes them akin to teething puppies who want to put everything in their mouths! Constant chewing helps to grind their teeth down, keeping them at a healthy length. Of course, guinea pigs can also run into dental issues due…
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….
Adopting a new pet can be both stressful and exciting! There’s so much to do to prepare for your furry friends. I’m hoping to remove the stressful part altogether by providing a complete list of everything you may need—or want!—before bringing your guinea pigs home. The basic supplies for guinea pigs include a large enough…