Guinea pigs are vulnerable to the cold, and UK winters can put them at risk of hypothermia and pneumonia. Learn the safe temperature range for guinea pigs, the best indoor and outdoor warming methods, what NOT to use, and download a free printable winter care checklist.
Eleven of the best tried and tested safe toys for guinea pigs to enrich their daily lives, including lots of pictures.
Everything you need to know about caring for your guinea pigs from their first day at home to daily tasks, regular maintenance & how to involve your children.
Best guinea pig treats tried and tested! Plus how to make guinea pig treats at home & how to make a gift basket of treats.
Guinea Piggles Ultimate Guide to the best wooden and fleece hideys, beds, snuggle sacks & hammocks for your guinea pigs
Discover the top 6 bedding options for guinea pigs and their unique benefits for creating the best environment for your pet.
Full step by step guide on How to Make a Modular C&C Guinea Pig Cage with complete instructions on building a loft, ramp, stand, storage and lid.
The Ultimate UK Guide to Indoor Guinea Pig Cages and Enclosures for 2 or more: Luxury & extra large options with pet wellbeing in mind.
Get the ultimate guinea pig starter kit list… Complete shopping list with essential supplies & where to buy them… for responsible guinea piggling!
Learn why adopting guinea pigs is the kinder choice, how to pick healthy pets, understand UK-specific costs, and follow a step-by-step adoption process. Includes FAQs, care tips, and starter resources for first-time owners.
Thinking of bringing guinea pigs home? This 2025 UK guide breaks down the true costs of ownership—from adoption and housing to food, bedding, vet bills, and lifetime care. Based on real owner surveys and up-to-date research, it includes money-saving tips and a free printable budget planner.
The only guide you need on feeding guinea pigs! Lists of safe veg, fruits, best hay & pellet food, feeding frequency, quanitities & loads of top tips
From toxic plants to harmful foods, complete guide with lists on what not to feed your guinea pigs to keep them safe.
Hate cage cleaning? See my step-by-step method with tips and time-saving hacks for simple and speedy guinea pig cage cleans.
Find out how guinea pigs live in the wild: their natural habitat, diet & predators. Also why they make good pets & reasons they are used in research.
Find out the true relatives of guinea pigs including the incredible prehistoric giant, the phoberomys pattersoni
The interesting history of guinea pigs including origins, how they spread, domestication & traditions including festivals and rituals.
Hot weather can kill a guinea pig. Read our vital tips on how to protect your guinea pigs from heat stroke and keep them cool in summer.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Guinea Pig Runs: Comparisons between outdoor runs & indoor playpens, plus tips on safe usage, and what to put in them.
Learn how to safely feed dandelions to guinea pigs, including tips for picking and drying them for future use.
Learn about the life stages of a guinea pig: How they reproduce, pregnancy, birth, baby guinea pigs, neutering and breeding advice.
Clear instructions on how to easily cut your guinea pig’s nails including overgrown, curly and black nails, plus essential tools needed.
The best guide on foraging for guinea pigs: over 25 wild plants & weeds. Learn the benefits, places, seasons, tips & equipment for a successful foraging trip.
Ultimate guide to bonding with your guinea pig: learn how to pick up, hold, pet, tame, and engage in play, with 5 fun games for a happy pet.
Guinea pigs are naturally social animals & need a friend to prevent loneliness. Learn about good pairings, what happens when a partner dies & loneliness.
The Ultimate Guide on How to House Guinea Pigs: Space requirements + cage size chart for 2+, indoors & outdoors pros & cons, habitat ideas, temperature guide.
