Guinea Pigs

Some guinea pigs have naturally long hair while others have short hair. Short-haired guinea pigs do not need to have their hair cut because it never grows longer than its normal size. Long-haired guinea pigs, however, need constant trimming because the hair will only grow longer if nothing is done about it. We’ll be looking…

Guinea pigs cannot regulate their temperatures. Their body temperatures fluctuate depending on their environment. This is why it’s advised to keep your guinea pigs indoors during winter due to the intense cold. If the temperature is too cold for you then it’s biting cold for your little ones too. The Animal Welfare League advises that…

Guinea pigs generally cohabitate well together because they enjoy each other’s company. If you have one guinea pig, it’s always good to get it a cagemate. This prevents it from being lonely and getting bored all the time. A lonely guinea pig may get depressed. When living with another cagemate guinea pigs will play, snuggle,…

Guinea pigs are social animals that are really friendly. They enjoy living in herds due to their sociable nature. This may make you think that they are always going well together and getting along. The truth is that they are just like humans. Sometimes they have fights and misunderstandings. It may be tricky for some…

Guinea pigs are active animals that love action and they can get easily bored. Keeping one guinea pig can also lead it to loneliness which can in turn drive it to depression. This is because the pets are social animals that love other guinea pigs and enjoy human attention. Leaving a guinea pig on its…

Have you noticed your guinea pig shivering frequently or burrowing in hay to hide under when it’s cold? Do not take this lightly. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(RSPCA) advises that degrees below 15 degrees celsius are too cold for guinea pigs. Actually, if they are outdoors it would be wise…

Guinea pigs are prey animals that are used to being hunted down in nature by predators like hawks and snakes. This has made them acquire instincts of running away to hide whenever they sense danger. They are ever alert and it’s not hard for a guinea pig who is already used to you to run…

Music is termed as therapeutic by a lot of people. We all love listening to it and at some point, you may have wondered if your guinea pig likes music too or if it’s okay for you to listen to music in its presence. After all, the pets live with us and it’s inevitable that…

Guinea pigs have a tendency to poop everywhere. Be it on the floor, on their food, beddings, and anywhere else outside their cages. They will always poop whenever the urge comes up. In case you are wondering if it’s normal, stick around because I got the answers to all your piggy poop questions. Do guinea…

If you keep guinea pigs you may have noticed that the pets rarely sleep. They are wide awake all day and very playful at night, sometimes making noises all night long. This may even tempt you to leave lights on for them at night. You could be thinking that they are nocturnal creatures. Are they?…