The Teddy Guinea Pig | Breed Facts and Essential Care Guide
Get ready to fall head over in heels in love because we’re introducing you to one of the cutest and cuddliest guinea pigs around – The Teddy guinea pig.
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5 Reasons Why Your Guinea Pig Isn’t Eating
Small animals such as guinea pigs can be badly affected by just a single day without food, as their bodies are constantly digesting to get out all the nutrients.
This Year’s Guinea Pig Welfare Donation Goes To The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary
This year our lovely customers helped us raise over £2,000 for animal welfare charities. A share of this donation goes to The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary who care for very special guinea pigs.
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Oranges? In Moderation, Yes They Can
You may have heard that guinea pigs need to be especially careful to get enough Vitamin C. If you haven’t heard it, you have now. And there are few better sources of this essential vitamin than oranges. But can guinea pigs eat them? Are oranges good for cavies? Or are oranges bad for them?
The Rex Guinea Pig | Breed Facts and Essential Care Guide
The Rex guinea pig is one of the most loved guinea pig breeds. From its easy care short hair to its mellow personality to its delightful “fuzzy potato” appearance, when it comes to pets, it’s hard to go wrong with a Rex.
Guinea Pig Teeth | Your Cavy Dental Care Checklist
Unlike humans whose teeth stop growing at a certain age, guinea pig teeth grow continuously throughout their life. Without the correct care and proper diet, elongated roots and overgrown teeth can become major health concerns for your pet guinea pig.
The Peruvian Guinea Pig | Breed Facts and Essential Care Guide
This Peruvian guinea pig is a popular choice for cavy enthusiasts the world over, and it’s easy to see why. With its somewhat enviable hairdo and rock star showmanship, the Peruvian piggy has equal amounts of personality and pizazz!
What is Guinea Pig Popcorning? And Why Does Your Cavy Do It?
The first time you see your cavy explode into the air, making all sorts of wheeking and squeaking noises you might be taken by surprise. You might even worry that your guinea pig is having a seizure. Don’t fret, there is nothing to worry about, this is just your guinea pig popcorning. And when your cavy does this, you know that you, as a cavy parent are doing a great job. Because when your guinea pig popcorns she is literally jumping for joy.
The 5 Animal Welfare Rights And Your Guinea Pig
We all know about human rights, right? But did you know your pet has rights too? Thanks to the Animal Welfare Act 2006, whether you own a dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit or tortoise, you have a legal obligation to ensure your pet is being cared for properly. And failure to do so can result in prosecution. So how about the 5 animal welfare rights and your guinea pig? do you know what your cavies legal rights are and how to fulfil them?
The Texel Guinea Pig | Breed Facts and Essential Care Guide
The Texel guinea pig, also affectionately known as the ‘Shirley Temple’ because of its curly long coat, has got to be one of the cutest cavies around. If you’re new to the world of guinea pigs, there’s a chance you may not be familiar with this little cavy, but trust us, after reading this article, you’ll be as smitten as we are.
How Big Do Guinea Pigs Get? Your Complete Guide to Piggy Proportions
One of the more common questions we receive from our readers is ‘how big do guinea pigs get’? Seems like a pretty straightforward question with a simple answer, right? Well, it would be if there was such a thing as an average-sized guinea pig, but this isn’t the case.
The American Guinea Pig | Breed facts and Essential Care Guide
When you think of a guinea pig, chances are it’s the American guinea pig you are picturing. With their short coat, solid build and bright intelligent eyes the American guinea pig may not be the most exotic looking cavy, But their laid back and friendly personalities mean they are still one of the most popular breeds as pets. Here’s everything you need to know about the American guinea pig and how to care for one as a pet.
