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…
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…
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…
Although we humans love basking in the warmth of the hot summer sun, it’s certainly not the case with guinea pigs. While my dynamic cavy duo, Lilly and Muffy, often enjoyed a few hours of nibbling fresh, sweet summer grass in our yard, I would always keep a close watch on them to make sure…
It can be intimidating for first-time guinea pig parents to clip their cavy’s nails. And, truth be told, it can certainly be a tricky, stress-ridden adventure for experienced cavy owners as well. That’s because those tiny, adorable feet are just so… tiny! Handling those delicate tootsies – which are no bigger than the size of…
Cute, cuddly, and easy to keep, guinea pigs might very well be the gentlest, sweetest rodent in the world. As such, they’re well-suited as pets for children and seniors, but also make a splendid addition to any household. Happiest in small groups as they do feel depressed when alone, they make sweet “wheeking” noises and…
Guinea pigs are adorable little fluffballs with a whole lot of personality. On average, they can live up to 7 years, though their life expectancy is linked to their diet and living conditions. Unlike other domestic pets like dogs, guinea pigs require minimal grooming. Thus, they make excellent companions for individuals who don’t have much…
Adorable, gentle-natured, and expert snugglers, guinea pigs are genuinely wonderful pets. Compared to other small rodents, they tend to have a relatively long lifespan and can live until the ripe old age of eight. When you first welcome all that fluffy cuteness into your home, you may not realize just how often you’ll need to…