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…

Himalayan Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Temperament, & Care
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Himalayan Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Temperament, & Care

Himalayan guinea pigs are one of the most popular in guinea pig shows. They have white bodies, red eyes, and dark points on their nose, ears, and feet. These cute guinea pigs are born all-white and develop their markings at a few months of age. In this article, we’ll discuss Himalayan guinea pigs, what they…

Texel Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Temperament, Care (& How to Adopt)
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Texel Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Temperament, Care (& How to Adopt)

Texel guinea pigs were originally bred by crossbreeding Rex and Silkie guinea pigs, so they have characteristics of both. Their fur is dense, curly, and long all over their bodies, with the exception of their faces which are usually covered in straight, short fur. Keep reading to learn more about Texel guinea pigs, what they…

Rex Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Personality & Ethical Ways to Adopt
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Rex Guinea Pigs: Breed Info, Personality & Ethical Ways to Adopt

Rex guinea pigs have beautiful, upright fur that feels coarse to the touch. These guinea pigs can be any color or combination of colors, including roan and agouti. Other than their fur, they’re similar to other domesticated guinea pig breeds. In this article, we’ll talk all about the Rex guinea pig, from what they look…

Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets? The Pros and Cons of Owning Cavies
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Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets? The Pros and Cons of Owning Cavies

In my opinion, guinea pigs don’t make good pets … they make great ones! But of course, having been an avid lover of cavies for many years, I’m certainly a little biased. Truthfully, I’ve long believed guineas are often misunderstood and widely underappreciated. When people don’t have much experience with cavies, they tend to picture…

Guinea Pig Lifespan: How Long Do Cavies Live & How to Help Extend Their Lifespan
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Guinea Pig Lifespan: How Long Do Cavies Live & How to Help Extend Their Lifespan

One of the most important factors you should consider before getting a guinea pig as a pet is their lifespan. Essentially, you need to understand how long of a commitment you’re signing up for when adopting these cute little cavies. In turn, having a clear picture of a guinea pig lifespan will help you realize…

350+ Cute & Unique Guinea Pig Names for Your New Piggies (Boys & Girls)
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350+ Cute & Unique Guinea Pig Names for Your New Piggies (Boys & Girls)

If you’re looking for cute, funny, badass, or simply unique guinea pig names for your new piggy pals, consider your quest officially over! Our giant list of over 350 guinea pig names, ever-so-thoughtfully subdivided into male and female sections, may quite possibly cause you to give your furry fluffsters some seriously long-winded royal names! Short-haired…