Getting a guinea pig, especially for the first time, can be stressful. Especially if you aren’t sure if you should get one or two. This question weighed heavily on many potential pet parents: Is it okay to get one guinea pig? Is a single guinea pig best? A pair? Typically, it’s not okay for…
Usually people talk about how frequently boars fight. But, I recently learned that although it’s uncommon for guinea pig girls to get into fights or to become aggressive, they sometimes do. This got me wondering, and maybe you’re wondering this, too: Why do girl guinea pigs fight? So, I did some research, and this is…
If you’re not careful, the bottom of a guinea pig cage can get disgusting faster than your guinea pigs can “wheek”. And you’re probably wondering, “How do you clean the bottom of a guinea pig cage?” Just follow these steps: Move your guinea pigs into a safe, secure location. Remove everything from the cage and…
Other than food, bedding is one of the most expensive guinea pig maintenance products. With so many different options available, you may be wondering, which are the safest for your guinea pig? And the most inexpensive? If you are, then you’ve come to the right place! The cheapest and safest guinea pig bedding options include:…
Choosing the right materials to use a as a cage liner for your guinea pig’s cage can seem daunting – especially when you’re a new pet parent. So, what do you put on the bottom of a guinea pig cage? The best items to put on the bottom of a guinea pig cage are absorbent,…
What do you know about what guinea pigs can eat? Not much? Some people picture guinea pigs nibbling on grass – day in, day out. However, that barely scratches the surface of a guinea pig’s diet. What guinea pigs can eat includes a dazzling assortment of hay, grasses, guinea pig food pellets, vegetables, and fruits…
If you’ve brought home a terrified guinea pig, you’re probably wondering, “Is it normal for guinea pigs to be scared?” It’s perfectly normal for guinea pigs to be scared occasionally-especially when they’re in a new environment or unfamiliar people. Since guinea pigs are prey animals, they’re naturally cautious and skittish. In the wild, these instincts…
One of the first things, you’ll notice about your guinea pig is how they never stop eating: munching, chewing, nibbling. I know I did. So, can they really eat too much? It’s a nerve-rattling question. You can overfeed a guinea pig. It’s likely to happen if they’re given too much food full of sugar and…
There’s something so hypnotically cute about guinea pigs that makes you want to hold them for ages. But, it got me thinking…do guinea pigs like being held? So, I buckled down, did some studying, and I learned some interesting things. Most guinea pigs like to be held when they trust the person who’s doing the…
There are a lot of things that aspiring and brand-new guinea pig pet owners need to know about raising a guinea pig. When I was about to buy my guinea pig, one of my most pressing concerns was: Do guinea pigs stink? So, I did a little bit of studying and this was what I…