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…
Common Health Problems
It is important that your guinea pigs are well cared for to ensure they live a healthy life. It is good to know in advance about the health problems that are most common in guinea pigs so that if they become ill you will…
Guinea Pig Nutrition
The health of your guinea pigs will be very much a result of what you give them to eat. It is important that they get the correct nutrition to maintain their wellbeing. Fiber and Protein The main part of a guinea pig’s diet is of fiber and…
Guinea Pig Weight
If fed the wrong type of food, guinea pigs can become overweight as a result. Being obese can cause stress to your cavy’s joints as well as heart, digestive system and blood pressure so it’s important to regularly keep an eye on their weight. …
Heatstroke in Guinea Pigs? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
In hot weather guinea pigs need to be kept cool to prevent heat exhaustion which will likely lead to heatstroke if not spotted early enough. If immediate attention is not given when your guinea pig is overheating, it could be fatal for your pet….
How to Potty Train a Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs do a lot of poops every day and this can make the cage look messy very quickly, especially if you use fleece in your guinea pig’s cage. A guinea pig that is trained to use a litter box would be extremely beneficial,…
Guinea Pig Behavior
Guinea pigs are curious, intelligent and playful creatures that are a pleasure to own and to interact with. They make wonderful pets for children and fascinating companions. Each breed, of which there are many, has their own unique quirks as well personalities. Male and…
Long Haired vs Short Haired Guinea Pigs
If you’re thinking about getting a guinea pig, you may not have considered whether you want a long or short-haired breed. Although this might seem a fairly trivial choice, there are significant differences when it comes to caring for these different hair types. So…
Pea Flakes – A Great Guinea Pig Treat!
Pea flakes are an excellent treat for your piggies. They are 100% natural, they look like flattened dried peas and most guinea pigs love them! Do guinea pigs need pea flakes? aren’t a necessary part of a guinea pig’s daily diet but they do…