Pears are a deliciously sweet fruit with a tasty and specific grainy, chewy structure. Almost all of us love eating pears. And since our guinea pigs are vegetarians, we can … Read more
The Rex guinea pig is the big, woolly, plush-coated breed with curly whiskers and low grooming — a calm, hardy first pet. Full profile, temperament & care.
The Coronet guinea pig is a long-haired breed with a single crown on its forehead — a Silkie with a crest. Full profile, temperament, grooming & care.
The Himalayan guinea pig is the white, dark-pointed “Siamese of guinea pigs” – albino, light-sensitive and low-grooming. Full breed profile and care.
Abyssinian guinea pig guide: the rosette coat & show standard, cheeky temperament, moderate grooming, honest pros and cons, and where to adopt one.
You are probably looking to have a guinea pig as a pet because you find them cute and because they are harmless! As an owner of guinea pig, you want … Read more
✍️ Written by Clarissa Moolbrock, Veterinary Technician · 🩺 Medically reviewed by Peter Wanner, DVM · 🗓️ Updated June 2026 Quick answer: The most common guinea pig illnesses are respiratory … Read more
The guinea pigs make amazing pets for almost every household. Maybe you already have a guinea pig, or you are thinking of getting one, but the crucial thing is to … Read more
Did you know that the sounds that your precious guinea pig makes are not just simple noises that you don’t need to pay attention to? In fact, guinea pigs are … Read more
Have you decided to get a guinea pig as a pet? It is a great idea! But even though with guinea pigs caring is kept to a minimum, there are … Read more