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5 Most Common Guinea Pig Owner Mistakes

Although a guinea pig may seem like a very simple pet to care for, there are a lot of common mistakes that a lot of new guinea pig owners are guilty of. This article outlines these 5 common mistakes and misconceptions, as well as acts as a guide for better guinea pig care.

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How to Care for and Choose your Guinea-Pig (Cavy)

Guinea-Pigs (Cavies), make perfect pets for both children and adults alike. They are sociable little creatures that enjoy being handled and seldom ever bite. Their enthusiasm for knowing it is feeding time or time for them to have a cuddle is usually very vocal, with a range of squeaks, whistles, purrs and grunting. Owners soon learn to recognise what the different sounds represent and find it highly amusing to hear their pet talking to them.

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How to Build a C&C Cage

Most guinea pig owners don't realize that there is another option for a guinea pig cage that is not only cheaper, but more comfortable overall for the guinea pig. A step by step tutorial with photos shows how to build a "C&C" cage for a cavy.

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Using Fleece For Bedding in Your Guinea Pig Cage

Cleaning a guinea pig cage has never been easier! A step by step tutorial with photos explaining the process needed in order to use fleece for bedding in a guinea pig cage.

156 comments    guinea pig care cavy care
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5 Reasons a Guinea Pig Makes a Great Pet

Thinking of getting a new pet? An experienced pet owner weighs the differences between multiple small pet options and gives an overall summary of what it is like to own a guinea pig.

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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 they are toys for guinea pigs, they are...

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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 a bath is unavoidable. Long haired...

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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 other breeds of guinea pigs. The only...

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Why Guinea Pigs Eat Poo

Goes in as carrots, comes out as beans It's not actually poo that the guinea pigs are eating. However, it looks like poo and comes out of the same place. And it's actually vital to your guinea pig's health and well being. Truth is definitely...

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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 Star Trek, how can you tell if they are...

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