Thinking of a guinea pig as a pet? First, there are a few things every dog owner needs to know. Like a common pet, like a Dog or Cat, the Guinea Pig needs the same amount of attention. Guinea Pigs are unlike other pets, they generally do not bite unless they are hurt or scared, […]
Tag Archives: Guinea Pigs
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Jun
Jun
There are a record number of unwanted pets in the world. One way to curb the pet overpopulation is by spaying and neutering pets. But suppose the pets you have are guinea pigs. You’d like to get more guinea pigs but do not want to breed. It used to be that you were out of […]
Guinea pigs, cute, adorable, and overall a great household pet. As an owner of four Guinea pigs, I have learned how to take care of them best over the last 3 years. Guinea pigs make great pets, children love them and they are not high maintenance. This guide will go over how to take care […]
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Jan
Jan
Guinea pigs make illustrious companions, but nothing is happier than a sick guinea pig. If you’re ready to take one of these friendly fur balls into your home, you need to understand some of the basic health needs of guinea pigs to make their five to seven years of life comfortable and happy. Vitamin C […]
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Nov
Nov
Pet owners love to care for their livestock. It also deals with concerns that are not being exercised and are therefore in need of certain rewards. Many varieties of treats are available today in pet stores. These treatments claim to be about guinea pigs, but sometimes I wonder if the artists really had guinea pigs […]
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Oct
Oct
The four main types of guinea pigs or guinea pigs are used for food, guinea pigs are used in research, guinea pigs are used for display and guinea pigs are kept for care. Although within each of these species there are myriads of variations in color, size and length of hair, these are the main […]
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Sep
Sep
Guinea pigs or cavies are prey species, which means that they have a very desirable menu of predator choices. Predators choose their victims from those who look sick, for sick animals are much easier to hunt than healthy ones. So a guinea pig will hide his signs as long as possible. That by the time […]
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Apr
Apr
Unless the guinea pig is a “skinny pig” (purposely bred to be mostly hairless) bald patches are bad signs and need the prompt attention of a veterinarian. They could be signs of parasites, the fungal infection ringworm, malnutrition or (in the case of intact females) cancer of the reproductive organs. If your guinea pig lives […]
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Feb
Feb
Your child just asked you the dreaded question. Not, “Where do the babies come from?” Your child just asked you, “Mommy, can I have a pet? Please?” So what are you going to say? You want your child to have some responsibilities, but also make sure you want to take care of the animal. You […]
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May
May
Taking on a cavy or guinea pig (or two or more) requires a firm commitment of not only your time, but your money. Although nowhere near as expensive as keeping a horse or most dogs you should expect to pay an average of about one thousand dollars a year per two cavies. This is a […]
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