5 Kid Friendly Pets For You Home, Part 4 Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils These members of the rodent family are inexpensive to purchase, and quite cute, but the incidentals such as cages, food, and toys may be a bit costly. […]
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Dealing with Guinea Pig Odors
One of the things that people seem to dislike the most concerning guinea pigs is the odor that inherently comes along with them. This is why many guinea pigs lose good homes, and end up in shelters, or worse, end […]
Continue reading »Your Guinea Pig’s Special Language
Your Guinea Pig’s Special Language Believe it or not, guinea pigs do have their own language. They tell us a great deal with their behaviors, but if you can understand your guinea pig’s actual language, you will be better able […]
Continue reading »Different Guinea Pig Breeds
Different Guinea Pig Breeds Many people don’t realize that there are more than twenty breeds of guinea pigs. Most people believe that one guinea pig is just like the next, but this isn’t true. In fact, each breed of guinea […]
Continue reading »Does Your Guinea Pig Need a Bath?
Does Your Guinea Pig Need a Bath? It’s no secret that guinea pig odors can become overwhelming. What you may not realize is that the odor doesn’t come from your beloved pet’s body. It comes from mildewed hay, urine, and […]
Continue reading »Potty Training for Guinea Pigs
While there are many reasons why you might want to own a guinea pig as a pet, there are also many reasons why you may talk yourself out of it as well. One of those reasons is the guinea pig’s […]
Continue reading »Handling your Guinea Pig
Handling your Guinea Pig Many people don’t realize how important it is to handle their pet guinea pig, and to do so often. Do so very carefully though, as they flip and twist their bodies when frightened or nervous and […]
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