Guinea pigs make a remarkably wide range of sounds. One of the most common that you will witness is a purring noise. But what does this mean? A guinea pig purring is a sign of contentment. It shows they are relaxed and at peace with […]
How To Restrain A Guinea Pig – Facts + Tips
There will come a time in every guinea pig owner’s life when we will have to do something for or to our pets that they very much do not enjoy. This could be giving medication, grooming or other routine care. So how do we safely […]
Do Guinea Pigs Like To Be Held? Facts, Tips, Steps
All owners want to find out the best ways to bond and interact with their guinea pig? But sometimes it’s hard to tell what they enjoy and what they don’t. Is your guinea pig going to enjoy being held? Guinea pigs do love to spend […]
Why Are Guinea Pigs SO Scared!? (+9 Tips To Help)
You might have noticed how jittery a guinea pig can be? They are very self-protective and seem to be easily scared quite often. The main reason that guinea pigs seem scared is because in the wild they are easy prey. If you consider their tiny […]
Do Guinea Pigs Like The Dark? 14 Facts
You may have noticed that guinea pigs often move around at night, and don’t seem to spend all that much time sleeping at this time. What does this mean? Do they like the dark? Guinea pigs enjoy the dark for several reasons. They enjoy the […]
Can A Guinea Pig Live In A Hamster Cage? (Solved!)
You’re off to the pet shop to get your new guinea pig, and we know this is exciting stuff! Whilst you are there, you might look around for a cage for your guinea pig, or you might already have a cage at home that your […]