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" Aren't I Cute!"81

Caring for and Choosing your Guinea-Pig (Cavy)

" Aren't I Cute!" The Guinea-Pig, Latin name Cavia Porcellus (usually abbreviated to Cavy), was first domesticated by the Inca tribes as an additional food source around 4000 BC. In Peru Guinea-Pigs are still...

59 comments    pets hair pet
this is the fleece I chose for my c&c cage. 75

Using Fleece in Your Guinea Pig Cage

Many guinea pig owners are beginning to discover the use of fleece in their cages rather than bedding. It sounds a little ridiculous right? Not as much as one may think. Fleece is a unique material, as when...

3 comments    guinea pig care cavy care
Who knows what goes on in their minds?88

"Popcorning" In Guinea Pigs

Who knows what goes on in their minds? Guinea pigs are wonderful, comical fur balls with their own unique body language. If you are not used to guinea pig body language, then some of their activities which...

10 comments    pets guinea pigs animal behavior
Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun.  88

What Toys Can I Give My Guinea Pig?

Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun. A guinea pig's idea of fun differs a lot from other pet's ideas of fun. Although you may come across balls and wheels in pet shops or online stores that say...

47 comments    pets animals guinea pigs
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Guinea Pig Run

Whether you love them or you hate them (how could anyone possibly hate these little furry critters), guinea pigs just continue to get more and more popular with every passing year. Maybe it's their cute...

6 comments    pets guinea pigs guinea pig
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What Are Guinea Pigs Allergic To?

Although they are becoming more popular as pets, not all vets or pet-sitters you will encounter will know what guinea pigs are allergic to. It is therefore up to you as guinea pig guardian to know what your...

29 comments    pets allergies pet allergies
Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site82

You Can Bathe Your Guinea Pig

Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site Even the best of guinea pigs needs a bath every now and then. Guinea pigs are like cats in that they love staying clean, but also tend to get into sticky situations where...

49 comments    pets pet grooming guinea pigs
All you Abysinians, stand up!  83

All About Abyssinian Guinea Pigs

All you Abysinians, stand up! The Abyssinian guinea pig is one of the most popular and recognizeable breeds of guinea pig in the world. They can be any color in the guinea pig rainbow and breed readily with...

53 comments    pets guinea pigs cavies
Some piggies can sit up when you give them reason to74

Train Your Guinea Pig To Sit Up

Some piggies can sit up when you give them reason to Just being in the presence of a guinea pig is usually enchanting enough. But training your guinea pig to sit up can help not only impress non-guinea pig...

29 comments    pets guinea pigs guinea pig
When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. 75

How Fat Should A Guinea Pig Be?

When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. When I had my first guinea pig, I was surprised to learn that they can get too fat. Since they are built like a Tribble from...

14 comments    pets animals pet care
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