Guinea pigs bring smiles and joy to pet parents everywhere. And of course, pet parents want their guinea pigs to be happy. But, guinea pigs can’t talk. So, how do you really know how they feel? Last week, I was watching a bunch of hilarious guinea pig compilations videos. In between chuckles, I started wondering…
On the surface guinea pigs seem to be a run-of-the-mill sort of animal. But, I did a little digging. Under a lot of basic information about guinea pigs- there’s some really cool facts (from the gag-inducing to the “whoa”worthy) that you might not have heard of. Below is a list of some of the practical…
Being bitten by your guinea pig can be very discouraging. You love your little fur baby so much, but why does your guinea pig bite you? Although there are a variety of reasons why guinea pigs bite, the most common reason why guinea pigs bite is fear and discomfort. Guinea pigs are high-strung and will…
Aren’t you sick and tired of picking up guinea pig poop and hay? Stressed because it seems to take forever and a day? Flabbergasted because you still find poop pellets smushed into your socks and picking hay out of the carpet-even after you’ve spent an hour cleaning? The Armor All Utility Vac is good solution…
Vibrating is one of the most startling behaviors that guinea pigs have. The first time that I experienced a guinea pig vibrating it, it totally freaked me out. This got me wondering why guinea pigs shiver when you pet them or during other situations, so I did a little bit of reading and research. Your…
So, you’ve brought your guinea pig home? But, where is your cavy going to sleep? If space is limited in your home or you’re feeling slightly obsessed as a brand new pet-parent, it’s likely that you’re wondering if you should let your guinea pig sleep with you. Your guinea pig can sleep with you. But,…
Guinea pigs need a lot of attention and care. But, what if you have a sudden emergency? Or if you need to go away from a weekend? You can’t take your guinea pigs. What do you do? Should you leave your guinea pigs alone? Ideally, you shouldn’t leave your guinea pig alone (unattended) for more…
There’s something about guinea pigs that make you want to cuddle and snuggle them to bits. Cavies are social, affectionate animals, but… they’re also notoriously skittish. So, how often should you cuddle your guinea pig? How long? And how do you do it safely? I was curious, so I did some reading and research on…
No one wants their guinea pig to smell awful; we want clean cavy friends. But, do guinea pigs need baths? Although they’re self-cleaning, guinea pigs need baths sometimes. On average, short-haired breeds need a bath once or twice a year; whereas long-haired breeds often require a bath every three months. Illnesses, dirty fur, and other…
It crossed my mind that a common question people ask when they’re about to buy a new guinea pig is: “Which is better: a male or a female guinea pig?”. So, I decided to check into it myself and write some information about it here. Commonly, getting a pair of young females is the best…