Perhaps you have a guinea pig and want to get your piggy a hamster, so they aren’t lonely. They are both small, fluffy creatures, but could they form a friendship? Is a hamster a good companion for a guinea pig? What happens if you put them together? Do guinea pigs get along with hamsters? Guinea…
So you have a guinea pig at home, but you’ve noticed an accumulation of mouse droppings around the enclosure and the food containers. Is it normal to have mice around a guinea pig cage? What does this mean for your guinea pig? Do guinea pigs attract mice? Guinea pigs themselves do not attract mice, but…
Guinea pigs are generally clean animals, but it is not uncommon for them to get a little smelly or look dirty from time to time. You may be wondering if it’s okay to bathe them on occasion. Do guinea pigs need baths at all? Though guinea pigs generally clean themselves, it is safe to bathe…
Guinea pigs have a wide range of habits and activities that they engage in, including chewing on various items. Piggies have teeth that never stop growing, which means they need to chew on rough, fibrous objects to keep their evergrowing teeth under control. If you have guinea pigs, you may be wondering if it’s safe…
Guinea pigs are popular pets worldwide. These adorable furry potatoes make excellent pets and can be ideal companions for many people. However, it’s best to learn as much about these animals as possible to care for them as best as we can. This leads many to wonder if guinea pigs are nocturnal or if they…
Guinea pigs are interesting little animals widely kept as pets in many countries. These animals are part of the rodent family, but their bodies are not shaped like most other rodents. The short, stubby body of a guinea pig stands out among rodents and makes many people wonder if these animals have tails hidden under…
Guinea pigs have many interesting traits and characteristics, but their eyes and vision are often a point of interest for guinea pig owners. Guinea pigs rarely blink and often have their eyes open even while sleeping. As they were a wild species before being domesticated, their vision adapted for survival in nature. But what about…
Guinea pigs make excellent pets. These furry potatoes are cute and have unique personalities, but it is crucial to understand how to keep a guinea pig safe. An important aspect of keeping any animal safe is knowing their swimming capabilities before exposing them to water. This leads many guinea pig owners, and potential owners, to…
Guinea pigs come from the rodent family, a family of animals that have large, sharp teeth used for chewing through tough fibrous grasses and leaves. There’s no doubt that these teeth can do some damage if your guinea pig decides to bite you. This may lead you to wonder if guinea pig bites are potentially…
About 10 to 20% of people have some kind of allergy to their pets. Many animal lovers find it difficult to deal with their pet allergies and look for less traditional animals that may be easier on the allergies. Some people may turn to guinea pigs as alternative pets to cats and dogs. But are…