How to Hold and Pick Up a Guinea Pig

girl with her long-haired guinea pig

It might seem like the most natural thing in the world; to pick up a small animal, give them a cuddle and a stroke before returning them safely to their cage.  However, handling a guinea pig requires a great deal of care in order…

A Complete Guide to Caring For Your Guinea Pig’s Teeth

ginger guinea pig eating a piece of sweet red bell pepper

Dental hygiene is a vitally important part of caring for any animal and problems with the teeth can cause different ailments and problems. As humans, we know how painful toothache can be and how it affects our appetite and mood. With guinea pigs, proper…

Can a Guinea Pig Live Alone?

pair of guinea pig friends

Can a Guinea Pig Live Alone?

What to do when your Guinea Pig Dies

Abyssinian guinea pig outdoors on the grass

When your guinea pig dies you may have to decide on a burial or cremation, deal with any emotions this may involve for you and your family, particularly children, look out for signs of depression in the guinea pigs who have lost their friend…