Do Guinea Pigs Shed? Hair Loss Causes & Solutions
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Do Guinea Pigs Shed? Hair Loss Causes & Solutions

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…

Are Guinea Pigs Smart? The Brainy Side of Cavies
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Are Guinea Pigs Smart? The Brainy Side of Cavies

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…

Guinea Pig Years to Human Years: How Old is Your Cavy in Human Years?
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Guinea Pig Years to Human Years: How Old is Your Cavy in Human Years?

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…

Guinea Pigs in Movies: 8 Animated & Non-Animated Movies
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Guinea Pigs in Movies: 8 Animated & Non-Animated Movies

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…

Male vs Female Guinea Pigs: Key Differences & How to Tell the Sex
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Male vs Female Guinea Pigs: Key Differences & How to Tell the Sex

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…

Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? All About Piggy Sleep
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Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? All About Piggy Sleep

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…