Behavior

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…

Guinea pig owners are often asked if their pets close their eyes when they’re asleep, and I wondered about this myself before I got my first guinea pig. I finally decided to do some research on whether or not it is normal behavior for guinea pigs to have their eyes open while they sleep. Here’s what…

So, you’ve settled on the couch with your pet guinea pig on your lap. Suddenly, he’s on the move. As he begins to climb up your neck, you may be wondering why guinea pigs behave this way? Is it common? Or is it something that guinea pigs just do? Typically, guinea pigs who run up…

It’s the most frustrating thing when guinea pigs run away from you, and it’s not that uncommon.  What’s even more frustrating is not knowing how to stop cavies from running away from you. So, how do you get your guinea pigs to stop running from you? Get your guinea pigs to stop running from you…

Many pet lovers to have more than one kind of animal in their homes. So, if you have a guinea pig, you might be tempted to get another fur baby – like a cat, for instance. So, then you wonder “Can guinea pigs and cats get along?” It’s possible for cats and guinea pigs to…

There are plenty of different breeds of Guinea Pig in the world today, with many more appearing as breeds are being mixed. Some of these Guinea Pig breeds are rare and highly sought after for various different reasons. But are Alpaca guinea pigs rare? Alpaca guinea gigs are one of the rarest breeds . Very…

So, you noticed that a funny noise has come from your guinea pig, followed by a stinky smell. And this makes you wonder “Do guinea pigs fart?” Typically, guinea pigs do fart. The reasons why include: digestive issues from antibiotics and the sudden introduction of a new food. Certain foods and roughage cause gas as well….