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…
Choosing the best guinea pig food can be confusing. Everyone feels passionately about giving their pets the best, and this leads to a wide variety of opinions. It can be difficult to know who to listen to, which is why today I’ve compiled a list of the best guinea pig food – pellets and hay….