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Guinea Pig Care

Dealing with Pet Loss and Guinea Pig Death

February 17, 2012

Dealing with the loss of your guinea pig is unfortunately an inevitable thing we as guinea pig owners have to deal with at some point in the future. With a general lifespan of 5-7 years, guinea pigs have a shorter life than most other larger pets such as cats and dogs. Most people truly love [...]

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Guinea Pig Care Tip – Have a Spare Makeshift Cage Handy

February 11, 2012

When it comes to housing guinea pigs we all know they need as much space as possible to ensure they get good exercise, have enough room to do their waddle struts and have ample bedding for hygienic living. One thing new guinea pig owners overlook is a second living quarters for their guinea pigs. This [...]

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Guinea Pigs as Pets and why you should own two!

February 2, 2012

Guinea pigs as pets are a fantastic idea and they will suit a vast number of different households and surroundings. Many people love the concept of owning a pet; however, they do not want the responsibility of a large animal. Households with small children will also benefit from owning a guinea pig. If you want [...]

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Why Guinea Pig Adoption is a Fantastic Idea

November 8, 2011

Guinea pig adoption is the perfect way to introduce a small pet into your home, and provide young children with an animal which they can care for. There are several options when looking to adopt an animal, and typically the local animal shelter will be able to help. Guinea pigs are ideal pets for small [...]

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Guinea Pig Insurance

September 26, 2011

Choosing Insurance for Your Pet Guinea Pig If you’ve decided to have a guinea pig as a pet, you definitely should consider purchasing quality guinea pig insurance. Even though these animals usually do not have a lot of health problems and they don’t require many vaccinations, you never know what can happen to your pet. [...]

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How to Give a Guinea Pig a Bath

September 24, 2011

Knowing how to give a guinea pig a bath is something anyone who owns one of these adorable little creatures needs to know. Being inquisitive little critters, there are times when they can get themselves into messy situations that make it necessary for them to have a bath so that they will look gorgeous and [...]

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Tips for Bathing Your Guinea Pig

December 2, 2009

Guinea pigs are self-groomers, so bathe them only if necessary-and never more often than once every three months.  You can do this right in your kitchen sink; just prepare it before you bring in your pet:  Fill it with a couple inches of warm-not hot-water.  Have several towels folded nearby.  Keep two basins of warm [...]

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