Red-eyed guinea pigs are rare, but lethal white guinea pigs are the rarest—they are the unicorn of the guinea pig world. Lethal white guinea pigs always have pure white fur and red eyes. They are compromised and need special care. If you have a white guinea pig with red eyes, you might be wondering if …
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Guinea pig sounds are not just random noises; their sounds have meanings. It is by making various unique sounds our guinea pigs try to communicate with their cage mates and you—their loving owners. Guinea pigs make many sounds, and it is hard for novice guinea pig owners to make sense of what their guinea pig …
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It is commonly believed that guinea pig eyes only come in either brown or black color. No doubt, brown and black are the most common guinea pig eye colors, but guinea pig eyes come in a variety of colors. Surprisingly, many guinea pigs have pink, ruby, and red eyes. Guinea pigs can also have blue …
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While handling your guinea pig, you might discover bump-like structures on your guinea pig’s stomach, during belly rubs. This might get you “do male guinea pigs have nipples?” Nipples on male guinea pigs. Weird! Why would male guinea pigs have nipples? Female guinea pigs need nipples to feed their babies if they ever have a …
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There are a plethora of boy guinea pig names out there but choosing the one that will be a perfect fit for your piggy friend is a challenging task. Whether you have adopted a guinea pig already or you are dreaming of the name of your future guinea pig, continue reading. In this blog, we …
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Do guinea pigs have a language? Yeah, they do! They are just too social to not have a language. Ok, they might not speak English, Spanish, French, or any other human language but they are talking to you and their fellow cage mates. They have a language of their own. It consists of squeaks and …
Guinea pigs are smart little creatures. They communicate not only with their fellow guinea pigs but also with their owners through the characteristic guinea pig sounds and body language. Through the guinea pig voices like chirping, squeaking, purring, etc., and bodily actions and movements like popcorning, strutting, freezing, fluffing up, etc. guinea pigs are trying …
Often called ‘mini pigs’ or ‘teacup pigs’ Juliana pigs are experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years. They are also referred to as miniature painted pigs because they have marvelous spotted bodies. Besides their miniature size, their popularity is also attributed to their intelligence, sociability, quirkiness, and gentle and affectionate nature. Perhaps, you have …
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Salty, crispy, and deep fried. What’s not to like about French fries? Everyone loves French fries. They make a perfect snack for humans but what about our little furry friends? Can guinea pigs eat French fries? No! Continue reading to learn why French fries are bad for guinea pigs. Can Guinea Pigs Eat French Fries? …
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Guinea pigs are excellent swimmers. True! Guinea pigs love swimming. Absolutely not! They HATE it! Guinea pig swimming videos have the potential to break the internet. Indeed! So, I guess you have watched one of the guinea pig swimming videos on YouTube. Now you badly want to see your guinea pig swim a lap or …
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