Guinea pig boarding facilities offer care and accommodation for your small pets when you are unable to look after them yourself. There can be for several reasons why you might need to board your guinea pigs, including a family holiday, moving home, having a…
There are many different types breeds of guinea pig, each with their own characteristics, colouring and markings. Some are more common than others, such as the Abyssinian which is quite a common type of cavy, and some, like the Merino are rarer. Many guinea pigs…
Buying things for your guinea pig is fun and there are many temptations when visiting the pet shop. We naturally expect items that are labelled for guinea pigs in the shops and online to be suitable for our piggy friends. However, this is all…
The average lifespan of a guinea pig is around 4-8 years. However some guinea pigs don’t live that long whereas others make it to a much riper old age. A well cared for guinea pig will have much more opportunity of living a long healthy…
Guinea pigs are curious, intelligent and playful creatures that are a pleasure to own and to interact with. They make wonderful pets for children and fascinating companions. Each breed, of which there are many, has their own unique quirks as well personalities. Male and…
You may have seen harnesses, leashes and collars available to buy for guinea pigs as there are many of these being advertised for these pets online and even in some pet shops. Please do not buy these! There is no instance when a collar,…
Guinea pigs are very gentle pets and if they are well cared for and happy they won’t usually bite. However, there are occasions when they may gently nip or bite. Table of Contents 6 reasons why guinea pigs might bite How to train your guinea…
Dressing up your guinea pigs might seem like a really cute thing to do. Of course they will look adorable in a little costume but there are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t do this. Here we discuss why putting your guinea pigs…
We all know how cute and lovable our little Guinea friends are, but did you know they have an equally interesting and unexpected history? In this article we explain where guinea pigs originally come from and some interesting facts about their history. The guinea pig…