Guinea pigs are well-known for their love of food! However, they’re rarely fat. This is because of the sheer volume of food they need to eat just to regulate their weight. If your guinea pig is too fat, they’ll have a U-shaped belly that hangs down or touches the floor. It’ll be hard to see…
Guinea pigs love to munch on fresh grass, and growing your own grass for them is not only a cost-effective option but also provides them with a nutritious and flavorful meal. Whether you choose to grow grass indoors or outdoors, you can use several methods and materials to successfully cultivate grass for your furry friends….
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…
If you’re going on vacation, or even if you’re unexpectedly stuck away from home overnight, you might wonder if your guinea pigs will be okay on their own. How long can they go without food or water? Guinea pigs can go into GI Stasis, a deadly condition where their digestive tract slows, after just 6-8…
Prey animals like guinea pigs hide their illness well, and getting to the vet early can save their lives! This is why it’s so important to know what to watch for at home so you can catch illness when it occurs. Signs of sickness in guinea pigs include changes in behavior, appetite, or weight. Small,…
If you’ve ever scoured the internet searching for a list of veggies and fruits you can give to your guinea pigs, you’ve probably witnessed the wild west of information. With so much contradictory advice ranging from “your guinea pig will die if they only look at cabbage” to “they can eat everything,” it can be…
Guinea pigs need a considerable amount of hay to maintain good dental and digestive health, but also to ensure they get enough nutrients for their overall health. Specifically, according to NC State Veterinary Medicine, approximately 80% of a cavy’s diet should consist of high-quality hay. Along with water and vegetables, hay is a vital component…
Guinea pigs’ stomachs are like bottomless pits. They make vegetables and fruits vanish into thin air, leaving behind fluffy cavies that look at you like you’re starving them and an ever-growing pile of poop pellets. And while most guinea pigs will, most likely, eat everything we place in front of them – possibly even the…
If you’ve had cavies for a while, you’ve undoubtedly noticed from the start that your little ones have a serious appetite. Day-in and day-out (and sometimes, throughout the night, as well), your fluffy friends spend a sizable chunk of time eating, snacking, munching and crunching, and simply enjoying the varied buffet they’re served. Between the…