A clean guinea pig is a healthy guinea pig; as an owner of a guinea pig, whether a boar or sow, you are obliged to practice routine cleaning for your pet. Practicing hygiene is part of essential care in all pets, including guinea pigs. Your pet may be well-fed, but you increase its vulnerability to…
Are you noticing blood in your guinea pigs’ urine? It’s sure a thing to be alarmed, or perhaps you are just getting worried over nothing? Well, this article is going to help you understand your pet better. Guinea pig blood in urine is a medical problem known as haematuria. It can be a symptom of…
Guinea pigs are adorable pets, and it is quite easy to raise them if you handle them gently and give them attention frequently. Food is a crucial part of your pet life, and guinea pigs constantly eat foods to stay healthy and active. Guinea pigs can experience a partial or complete loss of appetite, collectively…
One of the most important nutrients that guinea pig owners need to include in their pet diet is Vitamin C. This is because guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C, and they can fall ill if you don’t provide it in their diet. Like humans, guinea pigs can get their essential vitamin C from…
As a new guinea pig owner, you must be wondering what foot spur is, what are its signs, causes and how to prevent it. Foot spurs in guinea pigs are small and hard growth of skin that develop on their feet. Many people search for the right treatment to prevent their guinea pigs from foot…
Guinea pig constipation is an important topic that both current and prospective piggy owners cannot avoid. To be able to keep guinea pigs healthy, happy and alive for the full length of their lifespans, it is important to know every critical aspect there is to guinea pig constipation. This article delves into the areas of…
Mites are ectoparasites that can affect any age or gender of guinea pigs. They can cause serious problems, causing havoc on the hair, fur, skin, ears, and internal organs. When guinea pig owners see these problems and symptoms in their pets, they give antibacterial medications and other medicines. The use of wrong treatment against mites…
Guinea pig diarrhea is caused by different factors. As a pet owner, you should be watchful for any signs and treat your cavies on time. Diarrhea is a common cause of death in guinea pigs if not treated. If you love your pets, you will be keen on deploying preventive measures. Diarrhea in guinea pigs…
Guinea pigs are one of the most adorable and fascinating animals you will fall in love with once you set your eyes on them. They are not only adorable, but they are also quite intelligent, have docile temperaments, making them suitable for families with kids and new pet owners. Generally, guinea pig diets have little…
The hardest part of life is death, and your guinea pigs will also experience this one day. Although the death of a pet can be painful, it is good if you know the signs that your guinea pig is dying. Knowing this will help to brace you for what is about to happen and how…
Guinea pigs are getting more popular as a pet, especially for families due to their magnificent temperaments. They have incredible personalities, are social, and rarely bite even when stressed. Due to their easy-care level, you may be wondering about getting a baby guinea pig as a pet. Before you get a baby guinea pig from…
We all know what syringe feeding is. Perhaps you did syringe feed a household pet before, or someone did it in your presence. Syringe feeding a guinea pig is like with any other pet. More often, people syringe feed orphaned piggies, which is common in guinea pig rescue centers. Syringe feeding is not only beneficial…