You know that female guinea pigs do better in groups, but you don’t know how many is too many. So, how many female guinea pigs can live together? Typically, 2 to 8 female guinea pigs can live together happily live together. It’s more likely to work well if their personalities fit, the habitat is large…
When we hear “roan”, the first animal that comes to mind is probably a horse. These beautiful and majestic animals have the largest population of any roan animal. But did you know that we also have roan guinea pigs? I’m going to tell you everything there’s to know about roan piggies. So, sit back, relax,…
As a guinea pig owner, you’re probably always on the lookout for new and interesting foods to add to your pet’s diet. After all, variety is the spice of life – and it’s important to make sure that your guinea pig is getting all the nutrients they need. One vegetable that you may be wondering…
Guinea pigs’ diet mostly consists of hay, pellets, vegetables, and fruit. Cherries are a perfect snack for hot summer days. Are you wondering if it’s okay to share some delicious cherries with your little furry friend? Yes, guinea pigs can eat cherries. Cherries have antioxidants which help the body function better. They also have vitamin…
Guinea pigs can get abscesses. You probably already know that. But, if left untreated…or treated incorrectly, can an abscess kill a guinea pig? Yes, an abscess can kill a guinea pig if left untreated. It can cause an infection that will spread throughout the body and weaken your pet’s immune system. The abscess needs to…
You’ve had guinea pigs for a while now, and you thought that by this time they would have gotten used to you. But even though you provide them with food, water, attention, and a clean cage, they’re still scared of you. So, what the deal? There’s many reasons why your guinea pig might still be…
We all think that daisies are pretty flowers, don’t we? But can your pigs eat them? Are daisies toxic to guinea pigs? Yes, daisies are toxic to guinea pigs. Your cavies shouldn’t eat this plant because it has harmful chemicals. Daisies contain lactones which can cause allergic reactions. High calcium levels in the flower can…
You sit there in front of your guinea pigs, watching as they lose hair around their eyes. You worry about what it could mean, and whether you’re doing something wrong. What could be causing this? Is it a sign of something serious? There’s many reasons why guinea pigs lose hair around their eyes. It could…
If you’re going to get a guinea pig, how many should you get. Are guinea pigs better in pairs? Or should you just go with one? Yes, guinea pigs should live in pairs. Guinea pigs are herd animals, meaning they need the company of their own kind to be healthy. Studies have shown that most…
As a guinea pig parent, you know that they love to eat and drink. Guinea pigs usually chew hay all the time too. So what does it mean when they stop moving, eating or drinking? There’s several reasons why a guinea pig might not move, eat, or drink. It could be because they’re in a…