Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are social animals that can get quite lonely when alone. Being friendly and chatty, they love living in groups. Usually, where guinea pigs are, you are most likely to spot a mice or two. Could the social nature of guinea pigs be the reason behind it? Do guinea pigs attract mice? Guinea pigs…

Guinea pigs are naturally social animals that love living in herds. In the wild, they will live in groups of 10 or more. This is why it may be considered cruel to keep one guinea pig to the extent of it being illegal in Switzerland. However, if you cannot maintain more than one or you…

Guinea pigs are small animals that can easily get lost and be a task to find if such a thing happens. However, compared to other rodents like gerbils and hamsters, they are not used to escaping from their cage. This does not mean that it cannot happen. Your gentle pet could climb out of their…

Guinea pigs are social animals that like living together. If kept alone, guinea pigs tend to get lonely and can even get sick from it. This very reason and the advice to get a cagemate for your pet may prompt you to look for a companion for them. You may decide to simply adopt another…

Are you having a new guinea pig that you would like to touch and pet all day long? Is it too cute that you want to squeeze it and never let go? Or is your new pet running ever so fast whenever you go near it? Well, stay with me to find out whether your…

Guinea pigs are social animals and thrive when they have companionship. However, there has been a long-standing debate on whether guinea pigs can live alone. In this blog post, we will dive deep into understanding guinea pig loneliness, the role of companionship in their lives, and how to recognize and address boredom in these furry…

Guinea pigs like having their treats. Whether it’s having their scheduled regular treat serving, getting a reward for something good they’ve done, or a random meal supplement, guinea pigs love their owners a tad more whenever they get a treat. Treats can be given as veggies like pieces of cucumber, carrots, and broccoli. They can…

Guinea pigs are small animals with four openly visible incisors. They use their teeth to chew on their food, to nibble on you when they are trying to communicate something, and sometimes as a sign of dominance. A guinea pig that wants to establish dominance will bar their teeth while raising their necks high. This…

Guinea pigs are fascinating animals with a lot of personalities and different character traits. They are so small yet so full of interesting aspects like how they popcorn when they are happy and content. They also eat a little too much. While eating, you may have heard them making hiccup sounds and wondered whether that…

Guinea pigs are smart intelligent little animals with great memory. They can remember things quite well which makes them seamlessly navigate through tunnels and mazes because they can recall which turn to take next. They love being given attention by their owners and enjoy it when you spend time with them. They are generally good…