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Guinea pigs are cute little fluff balls, but their “language” is complex – make sure you get it right, and you’ll have the happiest pigs! These care guides are all written by guinea pig owners with years of experience, and you’ll find lots of valuable resources and knowledge about proper care of guinea pigs.

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5 Signs That Your Guinea Pig Is Sad

Guinea pigs might seem like simple creatures, but they do feel sadness and melancholy from time to time, and you … Read more

White-orange guinea pig sitting on a hand while considering whether it should bite the hand or not

5 Reasons Why Your Guinea Pig Bites You

One part of your guinea pigs language is biting, and it’s important to understand the signs that lie behind a … Read more

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Guinea Pig Poop Chart

Most guinea pig parents notice quite fast, how much their new guinea pigs poop. In a matter of minutes they’ve … Read more

Guinea Pig Cage Size Chart

When it comes to the size of your guinea pig’s cage, there’s basically one rule: The more, the merrier. There’s … Read more

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The Complete Lifespan of Guinea Pigs

It is our experience, that guinea pigs have an average life span between 4 to 8 years, with some species … Read more

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How to Safely Bathe a Guinea Pig in 8 Easy Steps

Guinea pigs generally don’t need baths, but sometimes they might need a “bum bath” (bathing of their genital area), or … Read more

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How to Settle Your Guinea Pigs for the Night in 3 Steps

Guinea pigs are crepuscular, which means they’re most active during dawn and dusk. They’re also active during night, but certain … Read more

Guinea pigs eating and chatting

11 Common Guinea Pig Sounds Explained

Guinea pigs are fun and bubbly little fur balls, and you can easily be entertained for hours by watching their … Read more

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3 Reasons Why Guinea Pigs Can’t Be Happy Alone

Guinea pigs are herd animals. That’s a fact. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t realise this, until they bring home … Read more

6 Signs That Your Guinea Pig Is Happy

Guinea pigs are mysterious creatures, and they can be very difficult to read and understand properly. There are a few … Read more

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