Care & Health

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.

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.

Clear instructions on how to easily cut your guinea pig’s nails including overgrown, curly and black nails, plus essential tools needed.

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.

Be prepared for any guinea pig health issue with the right medical supplies from emergencies to daily care. Discover handy, unexpected essentials!

Is your guinea pig displaying symptoms you’re unsure about? Find out what might be wrong and what you should do about it.

Learn about a guinea pig’s eyesight, warning signs of eye problems, symptoms and treatments. Your comprehensive guide to guinea pig eye health.

Comprehensive guide on guinea pig ear care, with anatomy, how to clean crusty ears & solutions for ear problems. Your go-to resource for healthy piggy ears!

Bald patches in guinea pigs can indicate a serious medical issue. If your guinea pig is losing hair, discover the causes and other symptoms to watch out for.

A lump on your guinea pig could be an abscess. Find out what they look like, what to do if an abscess bursts and the treatment required.

Find out about the most common cancers in guinea pigs including lymphoma, skin cancer, uterine + mammary gland tumours including treatment + prognosis

From dusty bedding to fragranced products, inhalant allergens can affect your guinea pig. Find out the symptoms, causes and how to prevent these irritations.

Found a lump on your guinea pig? It might be a sebaceous cyst. Find out more about these lumps and how they are usually removed.

Is your guinea pig sneezing, breathing oddly or has a runny nose? It could be a respiratory infection or pneumonia. Find out the symptoms here…

Is your guinea pig always thirsty? It might be a sign of diabetes, a condition that can also lead to kidney disease. Learn more…

Does your guinea pig have mouth sores or scabs? It may be Cheilitis, a painful condition that could stop them eating. Learn about symptoms & treatment.

Is your guinea pig drinking and urinating a lot? It could be kidney disease. Find out more about this serious condition

Do you suspect your guinea pig has eaten something poisonous? Check their symptoms regarding organic and chemical poisoning. Also includes tips on how to prevent accidental poisoning.

Impaction is mostly seen in older male guinea pigs and involves a smelly mucky ball of poop and other debris getting stuck in a pocket by the anus. Find out more about impaction…

Is your guinea pig dragging its back legs? Whether it’s a serious concern or easily treatable depends on the cause. Learn the three most common reasons why the back legs aren’t working.

A head tilt in guinea pigs could indicate a Middle Ear Infection But what about other symptoms? Find out more in our guide which includes treatment and prevention.

Find out the symptoms of ovarian cysts in guinea pigs and the treatment options including risks involved with surgery.