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Recommended Guinea Pig Vets in the USA and Canada (with Map)

We have heard all too often that guinea pig owners struggle to find a vet that has the knowledge, skills and confidence to treat small pets. That's why we created a map of recommended guinea pig ve...

Ultimate Guide to Guinea Pig Breeds and Colours

The Ultimate Guide to Guinea Pig Breeds, Colors, and Markings

Guinea pigs have been living side by side with people for thousands of years. Since the adorable floofs have become companion animals, their wild piggy ancestors have split into many different bree...

How COVID-19 is Affecting Guinea Pigs shelter rescue

Can guinea pigs get COVID-19?

When COVID-19 hit and the pandemic forced people to stay home for months on end, the lives of many hoomans - and their pets - changed drastically. At first, rescues saw a huge uptake in guinea pig ...

how many guinea pigs are there in the world?

How many guinea pigs are there in the world?

Have you ever wondered how many guinea pigs are there in the world or in your own country? Well, a lot! The Kavee team has done some research for you and it transpires that guinea pigs are small in...

the real and shocking cost of owning guinea pigs

How Much Do Guinea Pigs Cost?

Guinea pigs are often bought as first pets for kids because people think they’re low maintenance and easy to care for, as well as cheap pets. Any piggy parent can tell you otherwise! Guinea pigs ne...

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How to Cut a Guinea Pig's Nails? The Complete Guide

Cutting guinea pig nails is one of the most nerve-wrecking parts of piggy parenting. To avoid your guinea pigs’ nails from getting too long, regular guinea pig nail trimming sessions are so importa...