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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Vitamin C and Your Guinea Pig | Everything you Need To Know To Keep a Healthy Cavy
Did you know that just like humans, your guinea pig can't make its own vitamin C? This means that in the same way, we need to get this essential vitamin...
Melinda Connor |
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How Long Can a Guinea Pig Be Left Alone | Caring for Your Cavy While You Take a Break
Whether it's work responsibilities for a day or two, a weekend away, or a week-long summer holiday, even the most responsible guinea pig owner needs to leave their cuddly cavy...
Alan Brimm |
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Guinea Pig First Aid Kit | Why You Need One and Essentials To Keep In It
We all know how important it is to have a first aid kit in your home, especially if you have smaller children that are accident-prone. But what about your pets?...
Melinda Connor |
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How Much Exercise Does a Guinea Pig Need? How Best To Keep Your Cavy fit and Healthy
Thanks to their cuddlesome appearance, affectionate personality and animated ways, guinea pigs are fast becoming a popular choice of pet for families all across the UK. But these cuddly little...
Melinda Connor |
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How Long Do Guinea Pigs Live? Help Your Pet Have A Long Happy Life
Ever wondered how long guinea pigs live? Well, you are not alone. Especially if, as a future piggy pet owner, you are trying to figure how much time (and money)...
Melinda Connor |
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Do Guinea Pigs Like To Be Cuddled?
For the most part, guinea pigs are very social animals and make for affectionate pets, But it is important to keep in mind that cuddles don't always come naturally. Depending...
Melinda Connor |
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7 Games To Play With Your Guinea Pig | For Fun and Better Bonding
Who said guinea pigs are boring pets? With a bit of patience and tasty treats in hand, you and your piggies can spend some quality time together playing games. Not...
Melinda Connor |
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How to Adopt a Guinea Pig | 7 Best Reasons To Adopt Your Next Cavy
#AdoptNotShop is a familiar slogan when it comes to rehoming cats and dogs. But did you know you can also adopt a guinea pig? When looking for a cavy, a...
Melinda Connor |
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Can Guinea Pigs Live Alone | Do They Suffer Loneliness?
In their natural habitat, guinea pigs are incredibly social little animals and live in muddles of 10 or more. A guinea pig living alone will experience loneliness, boredom and more...
Melinda Connor |
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10 Best Boredom Busters for Guinea Pigs
Did you know guinea pigs are naturally curious, energetic and intelligent little creatures? They are also very social and, in the wild, when left to their own devices, will spend...
Melinda Connor |
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Keeping Guinea Pigs Outdoors | How To Keep Them Safe and Well
Although guinea pigs originate from South America, they have adapted to living in colder countries, like the UK. But even with evolution on their side, there is a lot more...
Melinda Connor |
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Guinea Pig Diet | How To Get It Right and What To Avoid
Guinea pigs are herbivores, or as we like to call them, vegetable-munching-fruit-noshing balls of fluff. But to keep your cavy as healthy as possible, it is essential to know which...
Melinda Connor |
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Why Your Guinea Pig Is Chewing Its Wooden Hutch and What To Do About It
While it is fairly common for guinea pigs to chew their hutch, it can also be a sign of an underlying problem. We have identified 6 possible reasons your piggy...
Melinda Connor |
