Maybe you’re thinking about buying a new surround sound system for your TV. But will the sounds of warfare blaring from your new upgrade, stress out your piggie? If the sound stresses your guinea pig out, what is the worst that could happen? “Can my guinea pig die from stress?” might definitely be a worry…
Does your guinea pigs shy away from you? Keep hiding when you enter the room? You may wonder if they’ll ever come running to you. Don’t be discouraged. This is all normal when you first take your little friend home. To get shy guinea pigs to like you try: talking to them, hand feeding, and…
Guinea pigs are curious creatures that love to chew on everything – but is wood a safe option? One of the most common questions that guinea pig owners have is: what kind of wood is safe for my pet to chew on? There are many types of wood that are perfectly safe for guinea pigs…
Have you ever noticed your guinea pigs yawn and wondered why they did it? I mean, it’s not like you were telling it how your day went (okay, shade, I know, I’m sorry). But maybe you’re wondering if your guinea pig is bored or tired of trying to relax? Typically, guinea pigs yawn because they’re…
If you know anything about guinea pigs, you know they love to play. Although piggies are so cute, you can’t always be there to have a staring contest with them. As you find a toy for your little fur baby, you might be asking, do guinea pigs like stuffed animals? Yes, guinea pigs like stuffed…
Guinea pigs need three basic things: cage, food, and bedding. Which probably makes you wonder: Can guinea pigs use kiln-dried pine bedding? Yes, guinea pigs can use kiln-dried pine bedding. Kiln-dried pine is safe for guinea pigs because the strong aroma and bacteria in pine have been removed. Unlike regular pine, kiln-dried pine is also…
Trying to find the best bedding to use for your guinea pigs can be exhausting. And some people ask themselves “Can sawdust be used as guinea pig bedding?” No, sawdust shouldn’t be used as guinea pig bedding. Sawdust is very dusty, which can irritate your guinea pig’s sensitive respiratory system. This makes it difficult for…
You love your piggies, but the noise they make at night is driving you crazy. Even if you try to ignore it, those cute little squeaks and squeals keep you up at night. What can you do to keep your guinea pig calm and quiet at night? You can keep a guinea pig calm and…
Is your guinea pig running around like crazy? Is it driving YOU crazy? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, you might be wondering why your guinea pig is running around so much. If your guinea pigs are running around like crazy it usually means they’re happy. But it can also be because they’re scared, bored,…
Guinea pigs live for 5-7 years. And “old age” for guinea pigs start at 4 years old. But, how do you know if your guinea pig is dying of old age? Here’s some of the signs of old age to keep an eye out for: Typical signs of a guinea pig about to die of…