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…
Bedding Absorbency Experiment
One of the most important considerations when choosing the best bedding for your guinea pigs is the absorbency so we decided to experiment with 6 different beddings to see how absorbent they really were. Remember that if you use a good absorbent bedding it will most likely…
Do Guinea Pigs Need Vaccinations?
For most pets, it is recommended by a vet and necessary for boarding that they have regular vaccinations. These vaccinations protect them against catching nasty diseases and illnesses from other pets. However, unlike most other pets, such as rabbits or cats and dogs, there…
Guinea Pig Veterinary Care: Advice & Tips and Costs
All guinea pigs should see a vet on an annual basis for a routine check-up. You may also find yourself having to take your pet to the vet on an emergency basis if they have an accident or if they become ill. Guinea pigs can…
Guinea Pig Insurance
Visits to the vet can get expensive, not to mention the treatments that you may also have to purchase. It all adds up and can be difficult to pay all at once if your guinea pig does suddenly develop a health problem. For this…
Guinea Pig Harnesses & Leashes: These are Dangerous!
You may have seen harnesses, leashes and collars available to buy for guinea pigs as there are many of these being advertised for these pets online and even in some pet shops. Please do not buy these! There is no instance when a collar,…
Do guinea pigs bite?
Guinea pigs are very gentle pets and if they are well cared for and happy they won’t usually bite. However, there are occasions when they may gently nip or bite. Table of Contents 6 reasons why guinea pigs might bite How to train your guinea…
Can Guinea Pigs Wear Clothes and Costumes?
Dressing up your guinea pigs might seem like a really cute thing to do. Of course they will look adorable in a little costume but there are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t do this. Here we discuss why putting your guinea pigs…
Where Do Guinea Pigs Come From?
We all know how cute and lovable our little Guinea friends are, but did you know they have an equally interesting and unexpected history? In this article we explain where guinea pigs originally come from and some interesting facts about their history. The guinea pig…