Behavior

Poopy guinea pigs are a common problem for guinea pig owners. It can be frustrating to clean up after your guinea pig and find poop scattered around the cage seconds later. So frustrating that it might make you wonder “Why does my guinea pig poop so much?” As a general rule, guinea pigs poop so…

So, you got yourself a guinea pig. You were excited for the first 10 seconds until you realized how scared of you your piggie seems to be. However, don’t take it personally. Typically, guinea pigs can get scared of anyone due to unfamiliarity, loneliness, trauma, lack of privacy, and generally a stressful home. Additionally, guinea…

One of those “expectation vs. reality” moments when you get a guinea pig is finding out that they’re not the guinea pigs you’d expect them to be! They’re not always the cute, friendly guinea pigs that everyone thinks of. If your guinea pigs are shy or scared then it can take a long time for…

Guinea pigs and humans share similar traits, but are guinea pigs ticklish? This is a question that many people ask themselves, and they want to know if their guinea pigs are ticklish as well. Typically, most guinea pigs are ticklish. Their bellies, sides, and feet are particularly sensitive. If you attempt to tickle your guinea…

So, you’ve adopted a new guinea pig and you’re home with them, ready to welcome them into your family. You’ve set up their cage and bought all the food and toys they’ll need to feel at home. But one thing’s for sure: your new guinea pig isn’t eating anything you give them! Typically, new guinea…

So, your normally friendly guinea pig has become scared suddenly (like out of the blue)? If you’re currently wondering why your guinea pig has suddenly become scared, there are a couple of things to consider. Typically, a guinea pig may become suddenly scared because three sources: predators (snakes or even other household pets), negligent people,…

Trying to figure out whether a hamster or a guinea pig is the best pet for you? Maybe you’re looking for a cute furry friend who likes to run around and play with your kids, or maybe you just want something that will entertain itself when you’re not home. Either way, there’s lots of options…

Pet parents who consider housing their guinea pigs outside often wonder whether or not their pet guinea pigs can hibernate. I’ve wondered it myself. So, I took some time to do some research on it for you. Guinea pigs don’t hibernate, but they will slow down their metabolism and activity in order to stay warm…

You want to adopt a baby guinea pig but you’re not sure if it’s okay to put the baby guinea pig in the same cage as an older one that you already have. Before you make a decision, you have to know if they can live together. Typically, baby guinea pigs and older ones can…

So, there’s trouble between your guinea pigs that came out of nowhere. And now you’re wondering why your guinea pigs are suddenly fighting. With many potential causes for this behavior, it is important to know how to stop them from fighting so you can keep the peace in your home and give them a happy…