There’s some things you shouldn’t put on guinea pigs. As a dedicated piggie parent, it is important that you know what is okay for them and what is not. I’m going to tell you 10 things that you shouldn’t put on guinea pigs. Don’t put nail polish, baby oils, lotion, perfumes, or sunscreen on guinea…
You may know that guinea pigs love grass. But you might not be sure if it’s safe for them to eat grass from outside. Well, can guinea pigs eat grass from outside safely? Yes, guinea pigs can eat grass from outside. Just make sure that the grass is free of pesticides and animal waste. It’s…
You’ve decided that you want a guinea pig. You have two options: adopt or buy. Both have benefits and drawbacks, but which one is the best option? When it comes down to it, the best option is to adopt a guinea pig from a guinea pig rescue. Not only will you be giving an animal…
Female guinea pigs can be difficult to take care of because they sometimes spray urine. This can be frustrating and embarrassing…and a little gross. I mean, ewww! But, why do female guinea pigs spray urine? There’s a few reasons why female guinea pigs might spray urine. Female guinea pigs sometimes spray urine to communicate their…
There are many reasons why your guinea pigs lose hair. As a piggie owner, it’s important to know the causes so you can treat it. Here are 10 of the most common ones: There are many reasons why guinea pigs lose their hair. One is a fungal infection, which appears as ringworm. Barbering (guinea pigs…
We’ve all had the sneezies here and there. But, it can seriously freak you out if you hear your guinea pig sneeze. It’s normal for us to sneeze, but sometimes it can make you worry if you hear a similar sound coming from your pig’s cage. So, why do guinea pigs sneeze? Dust often causes…
Do you ever wonder if your guinea pigs can see colors? A lot of people wonder that. If they can, what colors do they like? Guinea pigs like bright colors like blue, green, and red. These colors appear fun and lively to them. Although their favorite color is debatable, research shows they like bright, primary…
It’s finally time… You’re getting a guinea pig! But how many should you get? And should you get two of the same gender? You should get at least two guinea pigs to start with. If you have the resources to care for more, then you can get more. Make sure you think about things like…
We’ve all seen those long whiskers protruding from a guinea pig’s face. Maybe you’ve even thought of trimming them once or twice, only to end up not doing it because you weren’t sure if it’s safe. But why do guinea pigs have whiskers in the first place? Guinea pigs have whiskers for several reasons. The…
Did you just clean your guinea pigs’ cage, only to watch them scurry around it and spray urine everywhere again? As confusing as this behavior is, guinea pigs have a pretty good reason for doing it. Male guinea pigs spray urine to talk to each other and to you, too. Guinea pigs spray to mark…