How to Grow Grass for Guinea Pigs: From Seeds to Wheeks in 7 Steps
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How to Grow Grass for Guinea Pigs: From Seeds to Wheeks in 7 Steps

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….

Guinea Pigs Barbering: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Fur Trims
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Guinea Pigs Barbering: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Fur Trims

Barbering in guinea pigs is unfortunately common, and typically happens due to underlying health problems or poor living conditions. Guinea pigs may chew their own fur or that of another piggy, and will typically eat it as well. In this article, we’ll discuss everything there is to know about barbering in guinea pigs, how it’s…

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…

Exercise for Guinea Pigs: 14 Tips to Keep Your Cavies Active
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Exercise for Guinea Pigs: 14 Tips to Keep Your Cavies Active

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…

Guinea Pig Floor Time: How to Provide a Safe and Fun Experience
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Guinea Pig Floor Time: How to Provide a Safe and Fun Experience

We all want to provide our guinea pigs with the best care possible, but there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there! You might have a lot of questions about floor time in particular. Setting up a space for floor time requires a space as large or larger than their cage. Use C&C grids or…

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…