Depression in Guinea Pigs: Signs & How to Help
Depression in guinea pigs can happen for a number of reasons, including living alone, lacking space in their cage, losing…
How Big Do Guinea Pigs Get?
Guinea pigs can be frail little animals when it comes to their health, so it’s important to routinely weigh them….
Is Your Guinea Pig Too Fat? Or Just Perfectly Chunky?
Guinea pigs are well-known for their love of food! However, they’re rarely fat. This is because of the sheer volume…
How to Grow Grass for Guinea Pigs: From Seeds to Wheeks
Guinea pigs love to munch on fresh grass, and growing your own grass for them is not only a cost-effective…
What Does It Mean When Guinea Pigs Purr?
We’ve all heard our guinea pigs squeak when we rustle plastic bags, open the fridge, or even walk into the…
Do Guinea Pigs Shed? Hair Loss Causes & Solutions
Almost all breeds of guinea pig shed–even skinny pigs shed a little bit in the areas they have fur. Baldwin…
Do Guinea Pigs Smell? 10 Simple Steps to Eliminate Smells
There’s a reason guinea pigs are called “pigs.” They aren’t especially clean animals! It’s not really their fault–who could be…
Do Guinea Pigs Like to Cuddle & Be Held?
If you’ve seen a fluffy little guinea pig, you’ve likely wanted to cuddle them and stroke their soft fur. After…
Are Guinea Pigs Smart? The Brainy Side of Cavies
Have you ever looked into your guinea pig’s blank stare and wondered, do you have even one brain cell? Or…
How to Make a C&C Guinea Pig Cage From Scratch
C&C cages are popular in the guinea pig world, and there’s no wonder why! They’re easily the cheapest cage you’ll…