Pet Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs can get overheated very easily. Here is a step-by-step guide to immediately treat your overheated guinea pig.

Guinea-Pigs (Cavies), make perfect pets for both children and adults alike. They are sociable little creatures that enjoy being handled and seldom ever bite. Their enthusiasm for knowing it is feeding time or time for them to have a cuddle is usually very vocal, with a range of squeaks, whistles, purrs and grunting. Owners soon learn to recognise what the different sounds represent and find it highly amusing to hear their pet talking to them.

Most guinea pig owners don't realize that there is another option for a guinea pig cage that is not only cheaper, but more comfortable overall for the guinea pig. A step by step tutorial with photos shows how to build a "C&C" cage for a cavy.

Find out how to care for, feed and house a guinea pig. Which type of guinea pig to choose, pregnancy and breeding guinea pigs, where to buy cages and information on common diseases and treatments.

List of foods to help your guinea pig gain weight and supplements.

Tired of always running to the store to buy wood shavings? Don't like the messy clean up? Try making these washable fleece liners. They are comfortable and cost-effective!

Thinking of getting a new pet? An experienced pet owner weighs the differences between multiple small pet options and gives an overall summary of what it is like to own a guinea pig.

Peruvian guinea pig care information on hair care, hair loss, hygiene, diet and comfort. Peruvian guinea pigs need extra attention to make sure they stay free from disease and discomfort.

Think you know everything about guinea pigs? Think again!

Do guinea pigs make good pets? The argument can be made that they are not simply good pets . . . they are great ones! Read on to discover the many reasons why guinea pigs make such good pets.

Before you get a guinea pig as a pet, you probably ought to know how much guinea pigs cost. We examine the start-up costs of obtaining a guinea pig, as well as the recurring monthly upkeep costs.

Cleaning a guinea pig cage has never been easier! A step by step tutorial with photos explaining the process needed in order to use fleece for bedding in a guinea pig cage.

Bringing home a new guinea pig? The most important yet trickiest part is that you'll have to come up with a name for your new pet. Here are some guinea pig name ideas for girls, boys, and all coat colors of guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs, although wonderful pets, tend to be expensive. Fortunately, I've learned some money saving tips from years of owning guinea pigs.

Thinking about adding a guinea pig to your family? Discover 10 things that you need to get in order to keep your cavy happy and healthy.