I’m sure that everybody wants to know everything about the pet they are going to get. Guinea pigs are one of the most popular pets and by each year their popularity slowly rises. If you would like to know more about their behavior, especially about how affectionate they are, then you have come to the right place. Are guinea pigs affectionate pets? Yes, guinea pigs are affectionate pets, their level of affection mostly depends on...
Whenever someone mentions guinea pigs, people usually instantly presume that these pets originate from the Guinea region, right? Well, that is not really true. They are adorable rodents that live quite far from Guinea, which is located in Africa. Everyone that likes guinea pigs, must be curious to know the origins and the meaning of the name behind these adorable creatures. Their history and origins are interesting and amazing and they are more than just...
Guinea pigs are often full of energy during the day, but since most of us sleep at night, we wonder if they are nocturnal creatures because sometimes we can hear them making some noises. Well, this answer is not that simple and we will use 3 different types of behavior patterns to explain this as simple as possible. After that, we are going to talk about guinea pig’s sleeping habits. Are guinea pigs nocturnal? No,...
When you pet your dog, cat or a guinea pig on different parts of the body, you’ll see a different reaction for each body part. Some animals love to be petted on the back, some love it on the stomach, and some hate it. In general, if you are close with your guinea pig it will enjoy being petted by you. But what about tickling? Are guinea pigs ticklish? Yes, guinea pigs are ticklish but...
It is a well-known fact that all-in-all guinea pigs are gentle and friendly animals. But, of course, there can be situations when even the most docile animals lose their temper. Why guinea pigs bite their owners? There are plenty of reasons why guinea pigs will bite their owners. Usually, this happens when something is wrong with guinea pigs physically or when they are scared. The guinea pig could be feeling some sort of pain or...
If you think about keeping a guinea pig, you must be informed about their essentials – bedding, food, toys, and more. However, there is another adorable thing to know about guinea pigs, and that is the sounds they make. Every owner of guinea pigs knows how interesting and cute these sounds are but also how important they are for understanding their behavior. In this article, we are going to focus on guinea pig purring sounds...
Training your guinea pig to pee or poop is a crucial step in pig’s development. Many guinea pig owners know that guinea pigs are relatively fast learners and they are able to learn some basic and non-basic tricks from their owners. In fact, almost every domesticated animal can be trained to a certain degree, especially some type of birds, small animals, and of course cats and dogs. Can guinea pigs be litter trained? Yes, guinea...
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 learn all the things guinea pigs like to do in order to be happy and satisfied. It is very important to understand and learn more about their behavior. What do guinea pigs like to do? Guinea pigs are simple to understand, they like to be...
We assume that every single guinea pig owner is very interested in whatever their pet love and we always encourage any pet owners to take time to observe everything they can about their pets. There is no better way to understand your guinea pig and to give him what he wants than observing what he needs with your own eyes. So, what makes guinea pigs happy? It takes time to understand what makes your guinea pig happy...
When it comes to keeping small house pets, everyone associates this with guinea pigs and hamsters, among other small animals. Even more interesting, it is a common belief that these two kinds of pets get along, simply because they look somewhat similar at first glance, and because they are both rodents. Do guinea pigs and hamsters get along? Guinea pigs and hamsters do not get along well and they are not compatible to be housed...
