Do Guinea Pigs and Cats Get Along?
I have always wanted a guinea pig, but I couldn’t get one because I had a cat. I was afraid that the little guinea pig might get hurt but I started doing my research and eventually, I found out how to get a cat and a guinea pig to get along. So, the question is – do guinea pigs and cats get along? Cats are usually friendly with guinea pigs and they can get along...
Why Are My Guinea Pigs Fighting?
Guinea pig owners know the joy and happiness of having a cavy present at home. However, most guinea pig owners keep just one cavy as a pet and think these pets are indeed the perfect and calm rodents. The truth is that they are by nature calm and not aggressive but those that keep more than one guinea pig at home know the struggle of separating them when it’s needed to avoid further fights or...
Can Guinea Pigs Die of Loneliness?
If you are an owner of this little ball of happiness, then you have already had a chance to figure out that guinea pigs are extremely gentle and emotional animals. In fact, so many things can stress them out. Loud noises, different temperatures, changes in their daily diet… Guinea pigs might start freaking out if you simply move their cage to another place. Yes, these little creatures take a lot of things close to their...
10 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Guinea Pig
Although guinea pigs have a reputation for being fun and loving pets, it may take time for them to trust you. This is why in order to successfully bond with them there are certain things you need to know. This information is necessary for everyone’s happiness. How to bond with your guinea pig? You can bond with your guinea pig by providing safe spaces, being often around and interacting with the guinea pig, this way...
Guinea Pig First Aid Kit | 23 Essential Items & How to Make
A first aid kit is always handy, whether it’s for humans or animals. With the first aid kit, you can always treat some type of health condition, whether it’s a simple or more complex one, before the vet or the doctor arrives. When it comes to the first aid kit for a guinea pig, it’s a great way of helping your little furry pet. But, I feel obligated to mention that the first aid kit...
How to Tame a Guinea Pig – 7 Simple Things You Need to Do
As we all know, guinea pigs are very socialized animals. They are great with people and even with other animals. But, when a new animal enters your home, it tends to be less social and in some cases, you’ll need to tame it in order to make it feel safe and secure within your space. It can happen with every animal, whether it’s a cat or a very dominant dog, every animal will struggle a...
Guinea Pig Tricks: 7 Adorable Tricks to Train Your Guinea Pig
Thinking that it’s impossible to train any other animal besides dog is wrong. Almost every animal is trainable. For example, you can train a cat but it will learn tricks slower, yet it’s still trainable. Dogs are truly one of the smartest domestic animals but so are guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are very friendly, nice, and love companionship. For that reason, guinea pigs can very easily learn new tricks, even the most complex ones. In...
Guinea Pig Grease Gland: Guide, How to Clean and More
If you don’t own a guinea pig and you plan on getting one, you’ve probably heard about the famous grease gland in guinea pigs. This gland is very important in a guinea pig and from my experience, many owners tend to neglect it. This is a crucial mistake, as guinea pig grease gland needs to be cleaned regularly. In case you’re in a doubt and want to know more about it, we have all the...
What Guinea Pig Cage Size Is the Best? (Proper Accommodation)
Picking the right cage for your guinea pig is sometimes time-consuming and even though a lot of people usually spend a lot of time thinking about it, they tend to pick a cage that’s too small. But, this is not their fault. Most cages catered towards guinea pigs are way too small. Those cages that are marketed and offered to guinea pig owners are, in most cases, not big enough. Guinea pigs are physically active...
Guinea Pig Price: How Much Does a Guinea Pig Cost?
You’re probably sitting there, thinking about how much it would cost you to buy a guinea pig, how much is the cost of keeping one, two or more guinea pigs, etc. If you don’t have the time to read through the whole in-depth analysis, we can assure you that it’s really cheap! In this article, we’ll explain to you how much does a guinea pig cost but also the cost of having a guinea pig,...
