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Should animals be used for medical testing? Yes!

Medical science has come a long way. All the progress we see in this field in the form of better drugs and surgeries is the result of perpetual research and hard-work. In order to test certain drugs, they...

52 comments    education politics animals
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Guinea Pig Care - 5 Tips

How much is there to know about guinea pig care? Well, a lot, actually. These littel critters are a lot more mysterious than they look. That's what makes them surprisingly hard to take care of... and what...

15 comments    family care pig
Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! 76

"Chirping" In Guinea Pigs

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...

22 comments    pets guinea pigs animal behavior
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Best Pets for Small Children

As a child of parents who aren't real big pet lovers, on the exception of dogs, had a hard time convincing my them to let me bring home anything but dogs. Maybe you don't want to bring home a dog for your...

49 comments    children pets dogs
When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. 78

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
Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun.  89

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...

54 comments    pets animals guinea pigs
this is my 2x4 C&C cage. If you want to learn how to use fleece, or how to make the bunkbeds, check out my other hubs!80

how to build a C&C cage for your guinea pig

When choosing a new home for your guinea pig, most people will turn towards a pet store. Pet store cages are nice, but it will be very hard if not impossible to find a cage that is large enough for your...

0 comments    cavy cages cubes and coroplast
Goes in as carrots, comes out as beans78

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...

6 comments    pets rabbits animal behavior
this is the fleece I chose for my c&c cage. 79

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...

5 comments    guinea pig care cavy care
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Guinea Pig Surprise

I found out I liked cooking while in Home Economics in High school. I entered a dish in a two school cook off and my recipe won. It was Sweet and Sour Chicken, with onions. I don't care to much for onions...

0 comments    family relationships food
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