It can be a surprise to new guinea pig owners just how messy these little animals are! Minutes after a cage clean, they’ll have already pooped multiple times. That’s not to mention how much debris will build up if you skip cleaning for even a day! Although it can be a lot of work, guinea…
Guinea pigs can be frail little animals when it comes to their health, so it’s important to routinely weigh them. But you might be wondering, what is a normal weight for a guinea pig? How can you tell if they weigh too much or too little? Guinea pigs vary in weight, but can weigh anywhere…
Almost all breeds of guinea pig shed–even skinny pigs shed a little bit in the areas they have fur. Baldwin guinea pigs are completely bald and don’t shed at all. However, they do have dander, which can still trigger pet allergies. Below, we’ll talk all about guinea pig coats–from how often they shed to what…
Have you ever looked into your guinea pig’s blank stare and wondered, do you have even one brain cell? Or perhaps you’ve been teaching them tricks and been amazed at how fast they learn! Either way, you might wonder: how smart are they really? Guinea pigs are commonly thought to be unintelligent, but this isn’t…
Wondering how old your precious guinea pigs are in human years? Our fuzzy pets have a relatively long lifespan compared to other small pets, and they stay our loyal companions through a significant part of our lives. They live 5-7 years on average, although they can live much longer if they have good genes and…
I could talk to you all day about the reasons you should adopt guinea pigs. They’re adorable, have their own individual personalities, and it’s so rewarding to gain the trust of these delicate creatures. But, there are also plenty of reasons guinea pigs might not be for you! Guinea pigs are messy, expensive, and can…
Guinea pigs have captured our hearts for centuries, and they continue to do so today, both in real life and on the big screen. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the most popular movies that feature guinea pigs as main or supporting characters. From the mischievous Rodney in “Dr. Dolittle” to the…
Thinking of adopting guinea pigs? You might be wondering what the differences are between males and females, and which gender you should bring home! The most substantial differences between male and female guinea pigs are that males can’t live together in groups of three or more, while females can live in large herds, and males…
Like every other animal, guinea pigs need to sleep. However, they don’t sleep in the same way as humans or other predator species. Guinea pigs are prey animals, which means they have to be cautious about how, when, and where they fall asleep! You don’t need to do anything to create a guinea pig sleep…