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All you Abysinians, stand up! 86

All About Abyssinian Guinea Pigs

by RenaSherwood

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... published 12 months ago

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" Aren't I Cute!"79

Caring for and Choosing your Guinea-Pig (Cavy)

by mistyhorizon2003

" 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... published 7 months ago

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Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site80

You Can Bathe Your Guinea Pig

by RenaSherwood

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... published 16 months ago

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Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun. 85

What Toys Can I Give My Guinea Pig?

by RenaSherwood

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... published 13 months ago

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Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! 84

"Chirping" In Guinea Pigs

by RenaSherwood

Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! One day, I was in the living room watching television when I heard weird, piercing chirps from the guinea pig's room (my bedroom). I raced into... published 15 months ago

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The History of the Guinea Pig

by RenaSherwood

Guinea pigs are neither from New Guinea nor are they pigs. Right away, that should give you some indication of the somewhat complicated history of the domestic guinea pig (cavia porcellus). Hang on to the... published 16 months ago

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Guinea Pigs

by MM Del Rosario

Here are some interesting information that you may need to know about Guinea pigs. They are gentle and friendly suitable as a family pet. published 9 months ago

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Who knows what goes on in their minds?85

"Popcorning" In Guinea Pigs

by RenaSherwood

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... published 15 months ago

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What Are Guinea Pigs Allergic To?

by RenaSherwood

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... published 14 months ago

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When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. 78

How Fat Should A Guinea Pig Be?

by RenaSherwood

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... published 13 months ago

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