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Ever wondered if your pet guinea pig can puke? Lots of pet owners ask this question, and today, we’re going to find out the truth. Sometimes, guinea pigs do stuff that looks like throwing up. But it’s not the same as the actual barfing that humans and other animals do. Guinea pigs can’t throw up…
You know that female guinea pigs do better in groups, but you don’t know how many is too many. So, how many female guinea pigs can live together? Typically, 2 to 8 female guinea pigs can live together happily live together. It’s more likely to work well if their personalities fit, the habitat is large…
You’ve had guinea pigs for a while now, and you thought that by this time they would have gotten used to you. But even though you provide them with food, water, attention, and a clean cage, they’re still scared of you. So, what the deal? There’s many reasons why your guinea pig might still be…
As a guinea pig parent, you know that they love to eat and drink. Guinea pigs usually chew hay all the time too. So what does it mean when they stop moving, eating or drinking? There’s several reasons why a guinea pig might not move, eat, or drink. It could be because they’re in a…
Female guinea pigs can be difficult to take care of because they sometimes spray urine. This can be frustrating and embarrassing…and a little gross. I mean, ewww! But, why do female guinea pigs spray urine? There’s a few reasons why female guinea pigs might spray urine. Female guinea pigs sometimes spray urine to communicate their…
Do you ever wonder if your guinea pigs can see colors? A lot of people wonder that. If they can, what colors do they like? Guinea pigs like bright colors like blue, green, and red. These colors appear fun and lively to them. Although their favorite color is debatable, research shows they like bright, primary…
We’ve all seen those long whiskers protruding from a guinea pig’s face. Maybe you’ve even thought of trimming them once or twice, only to end up not doing it because you weren’t sure if it’s safe. But why do guinea pigs have whiskers in the first place? Guinea pigs have whiskers for several reasons. The…
Did you just clean your guinea pigs’ cage, only to watch them scurry around it and spray urine everywhere again? As confusing as this behavior is, guinea pigs have a pretty good reason for doing it. Male guinea pigs spray urine to talk to each other and to you, too. Guinea pigs spray to mark…
You’ve probably heard stories about humans sensing death. Some of us believe it while others don’t. But, let’s see it from another perspective: does this death-sensing stuff apply to animals? Can guinea pigs sense death? Yes, guinea pigs can sense death – especially when it comes to their cage mates. For example, guinea pigs will…
You’ve just gotten home, and you see your piggies digging through their hay again. It’s been happening a lot lately, and you’re wondering if it’s normal. You ask yourself why your guinea pigs are digging so much. Digging is often form of play for guinea pigs. It’s a way for them to explore their environment…