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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...

44 comments    children pets dogs
Cotacachi's Produce Market tops any North American super-store display!83

Ecuador Food

Cotacachi's Produce Market tops any North American super-store display! Ecuador is known for its many exotic fruits, top quality seafood and fish, and countless varieties of potatoes. It's true that you can...

8 comments    food travel eating
" Aren't I Cute!"78

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. 78

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?80

"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.  82

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
Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site83

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
Goes in as carrots, comes out as beans83

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
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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
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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...

45 comments    education politics animals
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