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…
If you’re a new guinea pig owner, then you’ve likely experienced the feeling that that your pet hates you. It hurts your feelings and it’s frustrating. But, we’ve all been there. As a general rule, guinea pigs don’t hate their owners, but it might seem like they do. What you perceive as hate is usually…
It can be a frustrating experience when your guinea pig decides to pee on you. Sometimes, they seem to do out of the blue and for no apparent reason! To stop your guinea pigs from peeing on you, monitor your their behavior and diet to predict when your guinea pig will pee. Then time your…
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,…
Most of us have allergies to something, whether it be dust, animal dander, or pollen. But what if you’re allergic to guinea pigs? You may feel like your life is over because you can’t live with these furry little critters anymore! Or can you? I scoured Internet forums and Facebook groups looking for a response…
When hairless guinea pigs or skinny pigs became widely popular, the demand to take one home was off the charts. Partly because a lot of people believe that they are hypoallergenic. And if you have allergies, you’re probably wondering if a furless piggie might be better for you. Hairless guinea pigs, also known as skinny…
If you have a pet guinea pig, then you know they have some weird habits. The most bizarre habit that they have is eating their own poop! Guinea pigs produce and eat soft, vitamin-packed poop called “caecals” or caecotrophs. Because vegetables are hard to break down, guinea pigs can’t completely digest it the first time…
So your guinea pig is pregnant. I’m guessing you probably have a lot of questions about guinea pig pregnancies. One of which is probably: Will your guinea pig eat her babies? As a whole, guinea pigs do not eat their offspring, but it can happen. It’s often the result of starvation, stress, inexperience, or trauma….
Hay is a food that is important to guinea pigs. But if you can’t get the hay, or are allergic to it, what should you feed them? What is the best hay replacement for piggies? On the whole, fresh grass is the best choice to temporarily replace hay. Guinea pigs can forage for this in…
There are a lot of people out there who have guinea pigs, and many of them know the struggle of trying to keep their pet clean. One of the most frequently asked questions in regards to guinea pigs is “Can I wash my guinea pig with dish soap?” As a general rule, avoid washing guinea pigs…