guinea pigs

Hello! I’m Gemma Argent As an introduction, I’d like to say that I have been around animals my entire life. Animals, simply put, are a part of my life. I went to college initially as a … Read More

Guinea Pigs enjoy tunneling, 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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

The question posed in the title is a legitimate one. Even though guinea pigs are familiar, they’re neither pigs nor do they hail from Guinea. These rodents, originating from the Andes mountains in South America, are … Read More

By: Dane Stanton Guinea pigs originated from the Andean region of South America, presently known as Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. They were a food source for mountain tribes around the year 2000BC. They are still to … Read More

By Florian Ross Many people would be quick to call a guinea pig just another “dumb animal” but that’s actually not true. Of course, when compared to a human or a dog, guinea pigs aren’t going … Read More

Cleaning Baby Guinea Pigs By: Dane Stanton If you have recently acquired a baby guinea pig and are wondering how to clean baby guinea pigs, you definitely aren’t alone. Chances are you even feel a bit … Read More

Guinea Pig Diet By Graeme Jarry A Good Diet is the Basis for a Healthy Guinea Pig. Daily Basics: Fresh Water Vitamin C Good Quality Guinea Pig Pellets Grass Hay Correct Fresh Vegetables ……………………………………………………………………………………………… WATER: Should … Read More

Guinea Pigs By Dane Bergen Guinea pigs originated from the Andean region of South America, presently known as Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. They were a food source for mountain tribes around the year 2000BC. They are … Read More

Guinea Pigs As Pets by Phyllis Wasserman Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are fun pets. They like to eat green peppers, oranges, romaine lettuce, parsley, spinach, carrots, plums and apples. They must have 10 to 30 mg … Read More

Caring For My New Guinea Pig By Greg Beverly Guinea pigs are very lovable animals. They are very affectionate and have their own personalities, which will become very evident within days after you bring them home. … Read More