How Much Do Guinea Pigs Cost?
People think of guinea pigs as cheap pets. You can by one for as little as £10. but when you look at the costs of looking after them for five years or more the price soon starts to rise.
People think of guinea pigs as cheap pets. You can by one for as little as £10. but when you look at the costs of looking after them for five years or more the price soon starts to rise.
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?
Est-ce que tu parles français? Parli italiano? But can you speak Guinea Pig? If you are already the lucky owner of a guinea pig, you will know how much they love to chatter. But if you are a first-time piggy parent, you are probably still trying to figure out what all the different sounds mean. … Read more
You might be enjoying the long summer days here in the UK, but your cavy might not be as happy. Because guinea pigs don’t sweat, they are unable to moderate their temperature and are prone to overheating. Knowing how to keep guinea pigs cool when it gets hot is an essential part of being a responsible piggy parent
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?