Did you adopt a guinea pig? Or perhaps a pair of guinea pigs? They are adorable and you love them to bits. You have been doing everything in your power to please your guinea pigs and to get them to wheek and squeak. But they seem to “hate” you. Every time you enter the room, …
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Guinea pigs are curious little creatures, but they are highly sociable. They love to interact not only with their cage mates but also with their loving owners. In order to communicate their thoughts with their cage mates and their owners, guinea pigs make a variety of sounds. While these guinea pig sounds may sound like …
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Guinea pigs come in all sorts of colors, combinations, and patterns. While all guinea pig coat colors are beautiful, solid black guinea pigs are on a whole other level. And if you happen to be a lover of black color and have an all-black wardrobe, you may want to get yourself a black beauty—a solid …
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Considering all bulb veggies belonging to the Allium family, including onions, garlic, chives, and leeks, are toxic to guinea pigs, you may think that fennels are bad for guinea pigs but it is not the case. Fennel bulb is safe for guinea pigs to consume. It does not belong to the infamous Allium family. To …
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Known for their cowlicks (formally known as rosettes), the Abyssinian guinea pig is one of the first guinea pig breeds recognized by the American Cavy Breeders Association. They are much more vocal than other guinea pig breeds. If you plan to adopt a pair of Abyssinian guinea pigs, you better familiarize yourself with different guinea …
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Like watermelon, honeydew melon is a refreshing summer fruit. It is not only sweet and hydrating but also has to offer a host of health benefits to humans. So, while devouring honeydew melon on a hot summer day, you may wonder: Can guinea pigs eat honeydew melon? Is honeydew melon good for guinea pigs or …
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Sheltie Guinea Pig, also known as Silkies because of their long silky hair, is one of the most popular long-haired guinea breeds. Because of their dapper coat and dazzling looks, they are pretty popular as show animals. That said, given their calm and friendly nature also makes them a widely sought-after pet guinea pig breed. …
Silkie (Sheltie) Guinea Pig Breed Profile: History, Appearance, Care, and More! Read More »
Commonly known as Sheba Mini Yak, Sheba guinea pig is a wild-looking long-haired guinea pig breed, with their hair sticking out at various angles. Their shaggy, tousled, and rosette coats make them one of the easily recognizable guinea pig breeds. They are sometimes referred to as “bad hair day” guinea pigs. Most cavy associations do …
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While handling your guinea pig, you may wonder, do guinea pigs have belly buttons? The fact is yes, they do. Almost all mammals, who give birth to their young ones, have a belly button—it is the point where the umbilical cord connects the mother to the baby. Let’s take a quick look at what does …
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Cereals make a popular choice for breakfast across the world, but they are sugary and a bit unhealthy. So, many people prefer having oats –oatmeal—for breakfast. Oats are loaded with useful nutrients and make a nutritious and healthy meal for humans. But what about guinea pigs? Can guinea pigs eat oats? If you are a …