Guinea pigs or cavies are prey species, which means that they are highly desirable menus choices for predators. Predators choose their victims by selecting those that look sick, because sick animals are much easier to hunt than healthy ones. So, a guinea pig will hide its symptoms as long as possible. That means by the ...
You need to take your guinea pig to the vet. You need to visit your family two states away and have to take your pets with you. No matter what the situation, you will need to take your pet guinea pigs on a road trip. Whatever you do, do NOT place your guinea pigs in ...
Do not trust a pet store employee to tell you what bedding is safest for guinea pigs (also called cavies.) Unless your vet specializes in guinea pigs, don’t trust the vet, either. Only people who have spent years or even decades with guinea pigs are the best sources for the best choices in guinea pig ...
Cavies or guinea pigs have been domesticated for thousands of years. It is known that the ancient Incas developed different strains relating to hair length and how well they tasted. Today’s guinea pigs contain a wide variety of genetic mutations relating to color hair and even size, leading to the creation of a multitude of ...
Guinea pigs, cute, adorable, and overall a great household pet. As an owner of four Guinea pigs, I have learned how to take care of them best over the last 3 years. Guinea pigs make great pets, children love them and they are not high maintenance. This guide will go over how to take care ...
Unless the guinea pig is a “skinny pig” (purposely bred to be mostly hairless) bald patches are bad signs and need the prompt attention of a veterinarian. They could be signs of parasites, the fungal infection ringworm, malnutrition or (in the case of intact females) cancer of the reproductive organs. If your guinea pig lives ...
Guinea pigs make brilliant companions, but there is nothing more heartbreaking than a sick guinea pig. If you are ready to take one these friendly fur balls into your home, you need to understand some vital basics of guinea pig health to make their five to seven years of life comfortable and happy. They Need ...
Guinea pigs are cute, friendly and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. But here are ten things you need to know about guinea pigs before bringing one home. One: Guinea Pigs Are Not From Guinea Historians are unclear as to how guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) got their name. They are from South ...
There are four main types of cavies or guinea pigs – guinea pigs used for food, guinea pigs used in research, guinea pigs used in showing and guinea pigs kept as pets. Although within each of these types are a myriad of variations in colors, size and hair length, these are the main categories in ...
Guinea pigs (or cavies) are best kept indoors instead of outdoors in rabbit hutches. It’s not only easier to see if the guinea pig is ill when you are nearby, but the more interaction you have with your guinea pig, the more character will emerge. The best indoor guinea pig cages combine good ventilation with ...
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