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Guinea Pig Care

Hamsters vs Guinea Pigs: Which One Is Best for You?

If you’re looking for a little furry companion to shower with love, then you may find yourself in a confusing dilemma. Which cute ball of fluff should you introduce to your family: a hammie or a pi...

Guide to rex guinea pigs

Rex Guinea Pigs: the Guide to the “Fuzzy” Piggy

It’s no secret that all piggies look a little bit like potatoes, but the Rex guinea pigs have secured the coveted top spot as the biggest furry potatoes of them all. Yep, the Rex is one of the larg...

How to care for baby guinea pigs

The Guide to Caring for Baby Guinea Pigs

We may just have found a new contender for the cuteness crown, and that is your cavy in miniature form: the heart-melting baby piggy! When your pregnant pig gives birth, you might be slightly alarm...

Guide to hairless guinea pigs

The Ultimate Guide to Hairless and Skinny Guinea Pigs

  The little furless friends of their hairy piggy cousins are known as skinny guinea pigs, or simply skinny piggies. Apart from their unusual appearance, these sweet pigs aren’t too different from ...

How to choose guinea pig cages

How to Choose Your Guinea Pigs' Cage

Our furry friends have a variety of needs, including space, shelter, food and water, and the right temperature and humidity - the right guinea pigs cage setup should cover all of these. So let us t...

Caring for Piggy Soles - The Toe-tal Guide to Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs

Caring for Piggy Soles - The Toe-tal Guide to Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs

Our little friends are prone to guinea pig bumblefoot - a condition that sounds cute, but really isn’t. Staying on top of piggy foot care is a great feet, our blog is the ultimate guide to guinea p...