Guinea Pigs

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about guinea pigs: by the time one looks sick, it has usually been sick for a while. They’re prey animals, wired to mask weakness until they…

A single tiny sneeze from a guinea pig is undeniably cute — a quick little choo from a two-pound ball of fluff. Most of the time, that’s all it is:…

A healthy guinea pig eats almost constantly. They graze on hay all day, demolish their veggies in minutes, and wheek at the fridge door. So when your pig suddenly stops…

If you remember one number from this guide, make it this one: hay should be 80–90% of your guinea pig’s diet, available unlimited, around the clock. Not pellets. Not vegetables….

Here’s something most new guinea pig owners don’t realize: your guinea pig has the same nutritional quirk as you. Like humans and other primates, guinea pigs cannot manufacture vitamin C…

Vet disclaimer: This guide is for information only and isn’t a substitute for veterinary advice. Every claim below is verified against RSPCA, GuineaLynx, or vet-authored sources, but if your pig…

Most pet sites answer “how long do guinea pigs live?” with a single number and move on. That’s a shame, because the difference between a guinea pig that dies at…

If you’re Googling “can guinea pigs live alone,” there’s a good chance you already have one pig and you’re wondering whether you really need a second. The honest, welfare-science-backed answer…

Guinea pig cage size matters more than most owners realize. Walk into almost any pet store and you’ll see cages labeled “for guinea pigs” that are barely bigger This guide…