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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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How Long do Guinea Pigs Sleep For?

January 27, 2012

If you want to know how long guinea pigs sleep for, you’ve come to the right place. The first thing you should know is guinea pigs are not nocturnal, meaning they usually only do their thing during the day. It makes sense as their eyesight is not very good even during the day. They will [...]

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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 Having a Clean

October 25, 2011

If you have wondered how guinea pigs clean themselves, here is a quick video. It’s one of the cutest things they do! You will notice how the guinea pig rubs its eyes with it’s paws, this brings out a milky lubricant substance from their eyes that transfers to their paws and then to their fur… [...]

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Guinea Pigs Fighting Over Some Cucumber

October 17, 2011

There is one rule in the animal kingdom – What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine too. It an interesting thing when you put a pile of vegetables in a guinea pigs cage – 1 guinea pig will grab a bit of carrot and run off with it whilst another guinea pig will [...]

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What is a Guinea Pig

October 4, 2011

If you’re looking for a cute pet that you can enjoy owning, you may want to consider a guinea pig. Of course, many people are not familiar with guinea pigs so you may be wondering, “What is a guinea pig?” You may be thinking that a guinea pig is a small pig that can be [...]

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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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Are Guinea Pigs Nocturnal

September 19, 2011

Knowing if Guinea Pigs are Nocturnal can be a Major Factor in Choosing One as a pet… Are guinea pigs nocturnal has been asked many times before when parents are looking for the ideal pet for their child. Guinea pigs are often considered one of the best pets for small children to own; however, and [...]

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Guinea Pig Giving Birth

September 14, 2011

This slideshow is a very informative presentation of a guinea pig giving birth. A house for your guinea pig to privately have and clean her babies is also recommended. It can happen very quickly and it is a good idea to be present if possible to help with any complications such as babies getting stuck [...]

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