Average Guinea Pig Weight – How Much Should a Guinea Pig Weigh?

Average Guinea Pig Weight – How Much Should a Guinea Pig Weigh?

The guinea pig skeleton is unlike those of other animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits. That’s why determining the body condition score of a guinea pig is challenging for owners. It is essential to keep guinea pigs at a healthy weight since overweight or under-weight guinea pigs are prone to a variety of health…

Guinea Pig Temperature: Everything You Need To Know

Guinea Pig Temperature: Everything You Need To Know

Do you think of owning a guinea pig? And you wonder what ideal body temperature your pet requires? It’s imperative to know at what temperature guinea pigs can thrive. You should know everything your guinea pigs require to stay healthy, comfortable, and jubilant as a potential owner.  Additionally, you should be aware of the optimum…

Why Is My Guinea Pig Coughing?

Why Is My Guinea Pig Coughing?

Just like humans, when a guinea pig coughs, owners should be concerned and alarmed. The majority of owners frequently question why their guinea pig is coughing. Are they afflicted? Is it an allergic reaction? And it is entirely understandable for Guinea Pig owners to be anxious about this. This article will provide you with important…

Alpaca Guinea Pig: Facts, Lifespan, Behavior & Care Guide

Alpaca Guinea Pig: Facts, Lifespan, Behavior & Care Guide

The Alpaca guinea pig is a highly prized and rare breed of cavy which is mostly only found at specialist breeding facilities. Due to this rarity, many prospective owners worry about the key qualities of Alpaca guinea pigs, their lifespans, behaviors, and how to care for them. This article explores some aspects of the lives…

Do Guinea Pigs Wear Diapers?

Do Guinea Pigs Wear Diapers?

Wait! Diapers for guinea pigs? I was dumbfounded to see my neighbor’s guinea pigs with diapers. I probed to understand why, and she said “I can’t just deal with the poops and urine anymore”.  This was just one of many scenarios. I have seen many pet owners do away with their adorable pets to others…