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…
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?…
Wood Pulp Bedding
Wood pulp bedding is sometimes used as a bedding for horses but it is also one that some guinea pig owners use too. There are not many brands that offer wood pulp bedding, but Kaytee have a “Soft Granule Blend” bedding and there is…
Can a Guinea Pig Live Alone?
Can a Guinea Pig Live Alone?
What to do when your Guinea Pig Dies
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…
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 Feed Water to Guinea pigs
Water is an important part of your guinea pigs diet and should be replaced daily to ensure it is free of bacteria. Water should not be distilled and should be free from any contamination (so, that means filling up at the kitchen sink and…