It’s not often you see your guinea pig when it’s not chewing. That’s because munching on hay and veggies is their absolute favorite thing to do. These little foragers were made to eat all day long. But, why do guinea pigs need hay so much? Guinea pigs need hay to chew and grind their teeth…
Well, here we are again. What’s it this time? Let me guess, your guinea pig’s eyes are crusty, plus it won’t eat or drink. And you’re freaking out. Why isn’t your little friend eating? What do crusty eyes mean? There are several possible reasons why a guinea pig with crusty eyes might stop eating, including…
There’s one animal you’re obsessed with and it’s guinea pigs! You can’t wait to own a pair of those furry beauties but your parents think a little differently. How can you convince your parents to get you a guinea pig? Show your parents that you’re a responsible person. Do the house chores before they ask…
It’s hard dealing with the death of a guinea pig. It literally feels like a part of your heart is missing. And when you lose one of your fur babies, it’s normal to ask yourself “What caused my guinea pig’s death?” Pneumonia is the most common cause of death in guinea pigs. This is because…
Everyone wants to feel warm in winter, and not get pierced by the cold air. Well, it’s the same for our guinea pigs, they hate being too cold. Freezing temperatures don’t bother some animals. But, can guinea pigs die from being too cold? Guinea pigs are very sensitive to cold weather and can easily die…
You may have heard that some people use hay as bedding for their guinea pigs. You might be wondering if it’s okay to do the same. Yes, you can use hay as bedding for your guinea pigs. It is a good idea to do this because hay is also food for piggies. However, it’s not…
Hey, it’s normal to freak out when you notice your guinea pig has a bleeding nail. Maybe you were clipping them and had a little accident. It looks painful and could even raise concerns about the consequences it may have on your pet. But can a guinea pig die from a bleeding nail? Typically, a…
The eye health of your little furry is of utmost importance. Do you want to know why some guinea pigs with white eye discharge die? Some guinea pigs die if they have white eye discharge and it is a sign of an underlying health issue. This could be an infection like upper respiratory infection, pneumonia,…
Noticing that your guinea pigs has a nosebleed is pretty scary. It’s even worse if it’s followed by the sudden death of your little friend. So why did your guinea pig with a nosebleed die? Typically, guinea pigs who die from nosebleed have experienced physical trauma. This could be due to being dropped from a…
Maybe you’re considering adopting a guinea pig, but you’ve noticed that he has red eyes. Should you move forward with the adoption or not? Why do guinea pigs have red eyes? Guinea pigs have red eyes because of their genes. Red eye color does NOT mean that your guinea pig is evil. It also doesn’t…