About Guinea Piggles
Guinea Piggles was created by Monique, and now her husband, Julian, also helps with creating the videos and other bits and bobs behind the scenes! When we first had guinea pigs, it was for our daughter (nickname Bug), who had begged us for ages…
Getting Guinea Pigs: What You Need to Know
Guinea pigs have specific needs compared to other small pets such as rabbits, hamsters, rats or gerbils. If you are thinking of getting a guinea pig, it’s important to know what caring for these small pets involves, so you can decide if they are…
Guinea Pig Housing Requirements: Complete Guide 2021
If you’re getting guinea pigs, one of the most important points you’ll need to consider is how and where to house them. One of the biggest decisions is whether you’ll keep them inside or outside. But you’ll also need to find suitable accommodation for…
Guinea Pig Care Sheets & Checklists
There are many tasks you’ll need to remember to do regularly when it comes to caring for your guinea pigs. Our Care Sheets will help you keep organised and on track with all your guinea pig tasks.
How to Hold and Pick Up a 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
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…
Midwest Guinea Pig Habitat Cage Review & How to Expand
The Midwest Guinea Pig Habitat Cage is one of the most popular cages with guinea pig owners. With so many unsuitable cages being sold for guinea pigs, we are passionate about educating people about which cages are best. So let’s take a look…
Pine Bedding (Wood Shavings)
Pine wood shavings are a popular bedding for guinea pigs but are they a good option and are they safe for your small pets? Is pine bedding good for guinea pigs? Pine bedding is a good choice for guinea pigs but it is important…
Aspen Bedding
Aspen bedding for guinea pigs is an alternative type of wood shaving bedding to pine, but how does it compare to the more traditional shavings that we often find in the pet store? Having tested fleece liners, pine shavings and hemp bedding, we can tell…
Paper Bedding
One of the popular types of disposable bedding that guinea pig owners use in their cages is paper bedding. There are many different brands including Carefresh, Small Pet Select and Kaytee to name just a few and they will all differ slightly in quality…
Hemp Bedding
Hemp bedding, also commonly known as Aubiose in the UK, is becoming a popular bedding for guinea pigs but what exactly is hemp and is this a safe bedding for your small pets? What is hemp bedding? Is hemp bedding safe for guinea pigs?…