Care & Health

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

Bloat and stomach torsion in guinea pigs is are extremely severe conditions where bacterial gas builds up in the stomach and intestines, leading to swelling… Read More »Bloat in Guinea Pigs + Twisted Stomach

Guinea pigs can develop arthritis, a condition marked by joint inflammation and degeneration. As a result, they may experience pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Recognising… Read More »Arthritis in Guinea Pigs

Bladder stones are a painful condition for your guinea pig and need prompt treatment. Find out about stones in the urinary tract and how to… Read More »Guinea Pig Urinary Stones: Bladder + Kidney Stones + Sludge

Ensuring the health and well-being of your guinea pig starts with regular at-home checks. By familiarising yourself with routine health evaluations and recognising early symptoms… Read More »Guinea Pig Health Checklist: Routine Weekly Checks at Home

Ensuring your guinea pig’s health and well-being is a vital part of your loving care; it goes beyond daily tasks and involves specific considerations such… Read More »Guinea Pig Veterinary Care + Pet Insurance + Vaccinations

Your ultimate guide to guinea pig behaviour! Decode their unique noises and body language to understand and bond with your pet like never before.

Providing your guinea pigs with a well-balanced diet that meets all their nutritional needs is crucial. One of the essential nutrients that guinea pigs require… Read More »Vitamin C Deficiency and Scurvy in Guinea Pigs

Like all pets, guinea pigs can become ill with diarrhoea. This guide will look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhoea in guinea… Read More »Diarrhoea in Guinea Pigs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Guinea pigs are susceptible to a common fungal infection known as ringworm. While the name might suggest otherwise, ringworm is not caused by worms but… Read More »Ringworm in Guinea Pigs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

As guinea pig owners, we must be aware of common health issues that can affect our small pets. One such condition is bumblefoot, or pododermatitis,… Read More »Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs: Pododermatitis Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Not all pets can or should be bathed, but you can bathe a guinea pig and, as an experienced guinea pig owner, I recommend that… Read More »How to Bathe a Guinea Pig

Dental hygiene is a vitally important part of caring for any animal and problems with the teeth can cause different ailments and problems. As humans,… Read More »A Complete Guide to Caring For Your Guinea Pig’s Teeth

When your guinea pig dies you may have to decide on a burial or cremation, deal with any emotions this may involve for you and… Read More »What to do when your Guinea Pig Dies

All pets are vulnerable to parasitic infestations of one sort another and guinea pigs are no different. The most common “ectoparasites” include mites and lice.… Read More »Guinea Pig Mites, Lice and Mange

What is flystrike? You might have heard of flystrike in guinea pigs but you may not realise how much of a threat this can pose… Read More »Flystrike in Guinea Pigs

Grooming your guinea pig is part of the regular (and often daily) maintenance that your small pet will need.  A grooming session can include brushing… Read More »Guinea Pig Grooming Guide