It’s no secret that guinea pigs enjoy munching on fruit and vegetables. And some have an even bigger appetite for juicy blueberries. But how safe are blueberries for guinea pigs? Can guinea pigs eat them? As a general rule, guinea pigs can eat one or two blueberries once or twice a week. Blueberries are a…
Guinea pigs are notorious for staring. They stare at you, other people, other animals, food and objects in their environment. This can be quite unnerving to some people who don’t understand the reasons why this happens. On average, a guinea pig stares because they’re bored, curious, fearful, or sleeping. Sometimes they stare because they’re sick,…
All guinea pigs require regular nail trimming to ensure that their nails are in good shape for walking and do not hinder their daily activities. Some owners seem to be unsure as to how long their guinea pigs’ nails should be. So, I did a little research: As a general rule, the ideal length for…
Guinea pigs have lots of quirky behaviors – including twitching. Do you know why your guinea pig sometimes shakes, twitches, or jolts? Some reasons that cause a guinea pig to twitch include: happiness, ringworm, mites, heat stroke, seizures, ingesting poisonous materials such poisonous plants or lead paint. Other possible causes of twitchiness in a guinea…
All pet parents want their guinea pigs to be safe and secure. For example, cages are meant to keep guinea pigs safe. But, if they don’t stay clean then the cage can be a death trap. On average, dirty cages have many hazards that can be fatal to guinea pigs such ammonia build up and…
Hay is a great source of food for your guinea pigs, but it can also be a pain to get out of fleece. It will stick to the fleece and make it difficult to remove. It’s the most annoying thing ever for fleece users. As a general rule, guinea pig owners can remove hay from…
Wicking fleece is a hot topic. There are many people who want to know what it means to wick fleece and how to do it, so that it works properly in their guinea pigs’ cages. Here are 9 vital tips for wicking fleece: Keep the process simple Use the right detergents Nix the dryer sheets…
It’s not unusual for pet owners of all types to wonder what they should feed their animals. For guinea pigs, this is no exception! There are a lot of foods that are actually safe for them to eat and some that aren’t. One item that you may be wondering about is cardboard! Is eating cardboard…
One of the worst things a pet owner can experience is the sudden death of their guinea pig. Some will gradually weaken and die within hours or even days of starting an illness. Others suddenly keel over one day. The worse part about sudden death is that it happens without warning, which makes people wonder:…
You love your guinea pigs and can’t imagine life without them. That’s understandable. Guinea pigs are cute and full of personality! So as an owner it’s reasonable to wonder: Do guinea pigs die easily? Guinea pigs don’t die easily. In fact, they are quite resilient under certain circumstances. They can live up to 8 years if you provide…