So, you really want a guinea pig, but there’s no room in your house. This probably makes you wonder “Can guinea pigs live outside?” And if so, is it possible to do it safely? Typically, guinea pigs can live outside safely. But, they’ll need to be protected from outdoor dangers such as pesticides, predators, toxic…
It can be hard to resist the urge to give your pet a tasty treat. But, giving your pet a treat they’re not supposed to have can be dangerous – like peanut butter. Peanut butter should never be given to guinea pigs – not even as a rare treat. The thick texture makes it a…
You may have seen a photo of a cute guinea pig dressed in clothes and thought, “That’s adorable!” But you should think twice before dressing your piggies in clothes at all. I decided to do my research and find out if it’s safe and healthy for cavies to wear clothes. Dressing your guinea pigs in…
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…
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…
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…
Have you just recently adopted a guinea pig? Well, if you are anything like me, then the next thing on your mind is what to feed it. I specifically wondered if eating grapes was safe for my guinea pigs. Generally, guinea pigs can eat corn safely. Because it’s so sugary, grapes should only be eaten…
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…
If you’re looking to provide your piggies with a great C&C (or cubes and coroplast) cage, but don’t want to go through the hassle of cutting (or buying coroplast) you’ve come to the right place! There’s actually a lot of people who end of not using coroplast as the base for their guinea pig cages….
In the grocery store, I saw a woman who was buying spinach for her guinea pig. She was talking to another woman. The second woman said that guinea pigs shouldn’t eat it because they would get sick. So, I decided to do some research to figure out if guinea pigs can eat spinach. The truth:…