Do Guinea Pigs Bite? And Can I Train Them to Stop?
It's always a bit of a shock when your pet bites the hand that feeds it, but you've got to remember that a gentle nibble or nip is a guinea...
Jess Faraday |
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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...
Melinda Connor |
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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...
Melinda Connor |
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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...
Alan Brimm |
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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...
Melinda Connor |
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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...
Melinda Connor |
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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,...
Melinda Connor |
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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...
Melinda Connor |
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Can Guinea Pigs Swim? Keeping Your Cavy Safe Around Water
Can guinea pigs swim? Yes, if they have to. But do they enjoy it? Absolutely not! Swimming is unnatural, stressful and potentially dangerous for your cavy. Let's look at why.
Melinda Connor |
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Why Does My Cavy Have Runny Eyes? Everything you Need to Know About Guinea Pig Eye Infections
Your guinea pig's eyes can tell you a lot about its overall health. It's normal for guinea pigs to have a milky discharge from the eyes, but red, runny or...
Melinda Connor |
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Choosing A Cage for 2 Guinea Pigs | What Size Is Right?
Guinea pigs are social animals and much prefer not to live alone. So if you are planning to keep a couple of piggies together, or even house a whole herd...
Melinda Connor |
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10 Reasons To Love a Skinny Pig | How To Care For Your Hairless Cavy
Never heard of a skinny pig? Well, you're in for a real treat. These hairless cavies are proof that bald is definitely beautiful. And while they may fall short in...
Melinda Connor |
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Do Guinea Pigs Smell? How To Stop Your Piggy Getting Pongy
on the whole, guinea pigs are clean little critters that regularly groom themselves. And while they may have a slight odour, they should never be overpowering or unpleasant. However, like...
Jess Faraday |
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Stressed Guinea Pig? How to Spot the Signs | 9 Ways to Calm Your Cavy
As prey animals, cavies are natural worriers. After all, being on high alert is how they survive. Having said that, in the wild, guinea pigs can escape from stressful situations....
Melinda Connor |
