Guinea Pig Behavior

Tickling isn’t exclusive to people; it extends to our guinea pigs as well! Have you ever wondered whether these beloved creatures enjoy tickling? Join us as we discover the delightful world of guinea pig ticklishness where we reveal reactions, preferences, and telltale signs of enjoyment such as contagious popcorning to sweet purring and endearing wheeking. …

Are Guinea Pigs Ticklish? Signs They Like It or Hate It and 5 Ticklish Spots! Read More »

Guinea pigs are smart and loving creatures. They are known for having a language of their own—they communicate by making unique sounds and through behaviors like fluffing up and vibrations. These subtle movements convey emotions and physical states. Understanding the underlying meanings of guinea pigs’ sounds and behaviors like vibrating is key to strengthening the …

Why Do Guinea Pigs Vibrate? [Happy/Scared/Cold?] Read More »

Are guinea pigs nocturnal? No! They are not. But then why they are active almost throughout the night. No doubt guinea pigs are active through the night, but if you are a guinea pig owner you will know that they are also active throughout the day as well. Given the strange sleeping habits of guinea …

Guinea Pig Sleeping Habits: Are Guinea Pigs Nocturnal? Read More »

Popular among first-time pet owners, guinea pigs are personable small little creatures. They make a great choice for first-time pet owners, both adults and kids. Perhaps you are planning to gift your kid a guinea pig on his coming birthday, and you were wondering, do guinea pigs bite? Guinea pigs generally have a calm demeanor, …

Why Do Guinea Pigs Bite? How to Stop Guinea Pigs From Biting? Read More »

Have you ever seen your guinea pig with its eyes closed? Or have you ever seen your guinea pig blink its eyes? Probably not. You will find your guinea pigs’ eyes wide open all the time—throughout the day and at dawn and dusk and midnight. This makes guinea pig owners wonder: do guinea pigs have …

Do Guinea Pigs Blink? Do Guinea Pigs Even Have Eyelids? Read More »

Neither guinea pigs are much demanding, nor do they have much upkeep; just keep their cage clean and provide them a balanced diet and your guinea pig would love you to bits. There are many signs and behaviors that make novice guinea pig owners think that their guinea pigs hate them. But it is mostly …

How to Get Your Guinea Pig to Like You? 10 Steps to Get Your Guinea Pig to Trust You Read More »

Known for their affectionate nature, guinea pigs are becoming one of the most popular pocket pets. While there is no doubt that guinea pigs are cute and adorable little creatures, many doubt guinea pig intelligence. Thus, many wonder: Are guinea pigs smart? If yes, how smart are guinea pigs? Continue reading and explore guinea pig …

Guinea Pig Smart: Are Guinea Pigs Smart? How Smart Are Guinea Pigs? Read More »

If you are new to the cavy world, you must be thinking that we have lost our mind talking about guinea pig popcorning? What does that even mean? Are you missing a verb there? No, we haven’t lost our mind, nor are we missing a verb. It’s your guinea pig who has lost his mind …

Guinea Pig Popcorning: Why Do Guinea Pigs Popcorn? Read More »

Guinea pigs are active little creatures. They are always up to something—running around, squeaking, chewing, and playing with each other. What guinea pig owners get to see very little is guinea pig sleeping. This is the reason that many guinea pig owners wonder do guinea pigs ever sleep? If yes, why are their eyes almost …

Guinea Pig Sleeping: Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Read More »

Guinea pigs are smart little creatures. More and more people are adopting these little furry friends and developing strong emotional bonds with them. Guinea pigs make great companions. But still, there are many skeptics out there that question the ability of guinea pigs to make an emotional connection with their owners or caretakers. Not only …

Do Guinea Pigs Recognize Their Owners? How Can You Get Them to Recognize You? Read More »