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Blankets may seem like the perfect addition to a guinea pig’s habitat, offering warmth and coziness while creating a snug environment for our little companions. But we must remember the safety implications for guinea pigs when adding blankets. Understanding the delicate physiology of guinea pigs as well as any risks they might be exposed to …
Can Guinea Pigs Suffocate Under Blankets? [Do’s & Don’ts] Read More »
Guinea pigs are meticulously clean creatures and are very popular among first-time pet owners. However, oftentimes people are concerned that guinea pigs tend to attract rats and mice. If you are thinking that your guinea pigs are attracting mice to your home, continue reading. In this blog, we are going to discuss all about rats …
Do Guinea Pigs Attract Mice? 9 Ways to Keep Rats Out! Read More »
Watching mama guinea pig nurturing her newborn pups—nursing, grooming, cuddling, and looking after them—is adorable. You would want them to stay together for as long as possible. But there are several reasons why separating baby guinea pigs, especially males, from mama guinea pigs is necessary. By understanding its importance and following guidelines guinea pig owners …
When to Separate Guinea Pig Babies From Mother? A Complete Guide! Read More »
Guinea pigs are delightful pets that add much-needed joy and companionship to many households. But guinea pigs pee and poop a lot, making it a challenge for novice guinea pig owners to keep their enclosures clean. Many owners have wondered whether puppy pads could provide an efficient way to maintain an ideal living environment for …
Can You Use Puppy Pads for Guinea Pigs? Expert Advice! Read More »
Pregnancy is very difficult for guinea pigs. According to one Lakeshore Pet Hospital, around 20% of mothers die during birth. According to another source, around 25% of pregnancies lead to the demise of either the mama guinea pig or baby pup(s). In this article, we explore the 5 most common guinea pig pregnancy issues with …
Pregnancy Issues in Guinea Pigs: Sings, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Read More »
Guinea pigs are precocious and prolific breeders. That is, they achieve sexual maturity at a very young age, have a short gestation period of about 9 weeks, and give multiple births, with an average litter size of 2 to 4 pups. Where female guinea pigs (sows) achieve sexual maturity at around 4 to 6 weeks, …
Where guinea pig pregnancy appears to be the sweetest and cutest experience for guinea pig lovers, it is very difficult and stressful for guinea pigs. It could even become overwhelming and horrifying for guinea pig owners as well. For instance, the fear of your pregnant guinea pig experiencing pregnancy issues like dystocia or toxemia is …
Do Guinea Pigs Eat Their Babies? [Why & How to Prevent It] Read More »
Pictures of shaved and completely hairless guinea pigs have been popping up across the web. Many novice guinea pig owners and even the experienced ones that do not know about Skinny guinea pigs are assuming that the cruel owners have stripped their piglet of its fur. But it is not the case—at least not all …
Shaved Guinea Pig: Pros and Cons of Shaving Guinea Pig? Read More »
‘If you pick a guinea pig by its tail, its eyes will pop out.’ This joke is often thrown around on guinea pig forums, and some novice guinea pig owners even tend to believe this joke. Even if you don’t believe that guinea pig eyes will fall out if it is picked up from their …
Did you just hear your guinea pig sneezing? You have to admit that the guinea pig sneezing is the cutest of all the guinea pig sounds. Where you might be adorning the ‘Ah-Choo’ sound made by your piglet, you may also worry thinking: Why is my guinea pig sneezing? Has your guinea pig might catch …
Guinea Pig Sneezing: Why Is My Guinea Pig Sneezing? Read More »