Guinea pigs are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. When guinea pigs get too cold they can suffer from hypothermia. This is a dangerous condition that can lead to death if not treated quickly. Fortunately, there’s a number of things you can do to keep guinea pigs warm in cold weather, such as: Here are…
Keeping your guinea pigs warm can be a challenge. Heat pads are certainly an option. After all, humans use them for different reasons. But, just exactly how safe are they for your little friends? I did a little digging and here’s what I found. Typically, heat pads are a wonderful, safe way keep your piggy…
When you’re thinking about getting a pet guinea pig, sometimes as a you’re not sure where to start or what source to use to guide you. What do guinea pigs eat? How often do they need to be groomed? How big should their cages be? These kind of questions can be overwhelming. No worries. I’ve…
Your guinea pigs are scratching excessively. You know it’s not mites, ringworm, or lice. Is it possible? Does your guinea pig have fleas? Can guinea pigs even get fleas? Generally, it’s rare for guinea pigs to have a full-blown flea infestation, but it’s possible if a house is completely infested. Guinea pigs don’t make good…
So, you found a wound on your guinea pig. It may seem confusing or even downright stressful but don’t panic. Cleaning a guinea pig injury is pretty straight forward. So, before you go straight to the vet, think of what you can do to alleviate the pain and bleeding. Typically, when there is an open…
If you’ve got a guinea pigs, chances are that you’re very close with them. Guinea pigs may be small and cute, but they still experience pain just like humans do! Because guinea pigs can’t tell us when they’re in pain, it’s up to us to learn how to spot the signs. flinching screaming or squealing…
Is your guinea pig messy? Is he leaving a trail of droppings and pee spots all over the floor of his cage? If so, it might be time to change out his fleece bedding. But, how often should you change guinea pig fleece? The average guinea pig owner changes fleece bedding every 3 to 4…
Roaches are disgusting insects that can carry diseases—none of us like pests at home, not even our pets. Some domesticated animals, like lizards and frogs, eat roaches and help to control this problem. But some owners have found roaches inside guinea pig’s cages. On average, guinea pigs themselves are not enticing to cockroaches, but living…
Pet ownership can be full of learning experiences, some of them very surprising. If you have just gotten a guinea pig, you might have found out that they have a grease gland. You might be confused about what this grease gland is for and what you need to do to take care of it. Guinea…
Skinny pigs are a hairless breed of guinea pig. If you have one, something you might be wondering is “Can I give my skinny pig a bath?” After all, they don’t have fur, so they might need a bath to soak up all of the oil and dirt. Skinny pigs can have baths. On average,…