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How to keep guinea pigs in 2022

Daisy and Twinkle were the guinea pigs my sister and I were given as children waaay back in the 1980s! But the truth is that the way we look after our furry pals in 2022 is quite different to how m...

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The Ultimate Guide to Critical Care for Guinea Pigs

Some things never change - guinea pigs love nothing more than a nibble on some fresh hay and a few dandelion stalks. With excitable wheeks emitting from your piggy’s cage every night around dinner ...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Guinea Pigs Ears

You may know that guinea pigs need to be groomed and have their nails trimmed, but did you know that guinea pigs need their ears cleaned, too? Like us, guinea pigs can suffer from a build-up of ear...

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Do Guinea Pigs Fart? All about Bloating

We love our guinea pigs to the moon and back but let's agree to say that they can be smelly little creatures! Not only are they masters at creating a mess in their cage but they can also scent mark...

How to clean a guinea pig cage

How to Clean a Guinea Pig Cage

In the whirlwind excitement of bringing home your tiny furbaby, cage cleaning and maintenance may not be the first things to spring to mind as a new piggy parent. But not only is a well-maintained ...

A guide to guinea pig cage sizes

A Guide to Guinea Pig Cage Sizes

If you’re new to piggy parenthood, buying and setting up your guinea pig’s cage can be an exciting if somewhat head-scratching experience. What are the cage size requirements for two guinea pigs ve...