Toys are a great way for guinea pigs to have some activity in their day as well as keep their teeth healthy. There are so many different things that your guinea pig can use to occupy their time while including some yummy treats! Hay balls- One thing that I highly Read more…
Guinea pigs love social interactions between humans and other guinea pigs! Introducing guinea pigs is something that is not often talked about. Guinea Pigs can be aggressive towards people and to other animals. Having guinea pigs separated is an important step to make sure that they are introduced properly to Read more…
Guinea pigs always deserve to have treats! If you do not want to give your guinea pig pellets then they should be having at least one cup of fresh fruits and vegetables a day. Personally, pellets are a great idea and should be used so I often times give my Read more…
No matter what you use as bedding, cleaning your guinea pig’s cage is a must! Smells stick to the containers and over time you can have a smelly cage just from old smells. Be careful about what you use to clean your cage! This could mean life of death for Read more…
Have you ever thought about the food that your guinea pig is eating? The age and health of your guinea pigs rely a lot on what us as humans put into their food and water. Having the right vitamins and not feeding your guinea pig chemicals really help the overall Read more…
Getting a guinea pig can leave us humans with a lot of questions. Most guinea pig starter kits and other cages are just not enough to bring piggies home. If you currently have, or are getting multiple guinea pigs, the standard cage size (12in x36in) is just not enough space Read more…
Within this blog post, you will be able to find the gender of your guinea pig. As a rule of thumb, if a guinea pig stick suckling on their mother or is below 3 weeks of age do not handle them. This can cause a abandonment from their mother and Read more…
Physical Features- Adult guinea pigs will weigh in around 1.5 to 2.5 lbs. This variety a little based on their age. There are currently 13 recognized breeds of guinea pigs with some more common than others. Guinea pigs typically have four toes on each foot as well as a life Read more…