If you are looking for a family pet for the first time, then there are a variety of different animals to choose from. Cats and dogs are the most obvious choice, but they do require a level of dedication and responsibility. One very popular alternative is a guinea pig. These little animals are perfect first…
Guinea pigs might look like hardy creatures, and it’s true that they don’t fall ill easily, which is why so many people prefer them as pets. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t care for them. There are specific do’s and don’ts of caring for a Guinea pig that you should be well aware of.…
Thinking about adopting a new little buddy? Click here to learn how a pet guinea pig can change your life for the better! Where do Guinea Pigs come from? Did you say Guinea? You can be forgiven for thinking that but they are actually from South America. The Andes in fact. Here is another interesting fact. Guinea Pigs…
Guinea Pigs are docile, but not completely sedentary. They enjoy burrowing, exploring and interacting with animals and other elements in their environment. Giving them lots of variety will keep them mentally active for those hours you’re away. That helps keep them stimulated, a vital component of an overall health program. Animals with nothing to do…
Guinea pigs need soft, clean bedding that is changed frequently in order to stay in top health. Litter training a cavy is very difficult and, as a result, they tend to eliminate in many areas around the cage. It’s essential for their health that bedding be replaced to keep down ammonia and keep them and…
One of the many fun aspects of owning a guinea pig is selecting or designing and building a cage. Few homes are designed in a way that allow the owner to let their guinea pig simply run free. They can get into a lot of mischief that way. But creating a cage that is spacious…
Guinea pigs, or cavies, are like any other species in having a number of distinctive behaviors. Within that broad outline, of course, each pig will have its own peculiarities. It’s the latter that makes detailing the former a little tricky. Most guinea pigs enjoy companionship, both of other cavies and of humans. How do we…
Professionals recognize 13 official breeds of guinea pig or cavy, though several more are popular. Within this set is a group of differently colored types that add further variety to this amazing animal. To top it off, there are ‘satin’ varieties, in which the hair shafts are hollow, giving them an ultra-shiny appearance and smooth…
Treating guinea pigs requires specialized knowledge. While they’re similar to rabbits and other mammals (including humans, in important ways), they are a distinctive species. They can’t be given some of the medications that work well with others. They require some that are used chiefly with cavies. The Bad Penicillin is one drug that makes the…
A guinea pig will naturally secrete a white, milky discharge from healthy eyes. The cavy then spreads that fluid over the face and performs a cleaning behavior. The habit may be done several times per day and is a normal part of grooming. But there are several conditions that can cause the eyes to become…
