You’ve probably had a hard time figuring out if watermelon is okay for guinea pigs to eat. No worries. You’re not alone. I did some digging and found that: Guinea pigs can eat watermelon safely as long as they don’t eat too much of it, too often. The high sugar content and water content can…
As guinea pig owners, we always want to know if guinea pigs can eat certain veggies and fruits – like blackberries. But, it can be difficult to find reliable guinea pig food facts on the internet. So I decided to do a lot of research on the topic, and this is what I found. Guinea…
So you want to give your guinea pig fresh raspberries on its diet, but you’re wondering if they’ll be harmful or even toxic to your beloved pet. Well, I did some digging and found some information to set your mind at ease. Guinea pigs can safely eat raspberries – as an occasional treat. As long…
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…
It’s hard to know the truth about guinea pigs and cantaloupe since there is a lot of misinformation out there. This post will show you the science behind if your piggies can eat it or not. Guinea pigs can have a small snack of cantaloupe every once in a while, but it should never be…
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…
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…