Guinea Pig Grooming Guide
Grooming your guinea pig is part of the regular (and often daily) maintenance that your small pet will need. A grooming session can include brushing their hair (they have hair, not fur!), bathing and nail clipping but not all these tasks need to be…
A Guide on How to Cut Guinea Pig Nails
Like our nails, guinea pig nails are continuously growing. In the wild they file down naturally but when kept domestically their toenails don’t have the opportunity to do this. That means we have the task of cutting their nails to prevent them from curling…
How to Keep Guinea Pigs Warm in Winter
If you house your guinea pigs outdoors, you will need to make sure they don’t become too cold during the cooler months of the year. Guinea pigs are similar to humans when it comes to the ideal temperature. Unlike some other pets, they like…
Guinea Pig Mites, Lice and Mange
All pets are vulnerable to parasitic infestations of one sort another and guinea pigs are no different. The most common “ectoparasites” include mites and lice. If you think your pet has an infestation you must contact your vet to have them diagnosed so you…