It's All About The Guinea Pigs!
We adore guinea pigs (obviously!) but that doesn’t mean there’s not room for other small, lovable, gorgeous pets as well. Rats are a delight to keep as companion animals. This guide is dedicated to keeping rats: find out about their intelligence, their personalities, how they differ from guinea pigs, their health and of course, their […]
Guinea pigs love to chew. Guinea pigs need to chew. Buying chew toys is rewarding. After all, who doesn’t love seeing our piggies excited about a new toy? That doesn’t mean you’re limited to buying stuff for all important chewing purposes. Wood can provide an enriching and FREE way of giving our guinea pigs a […]
Lettuce is a high water content green vegetable that is actually related to daisies There are lots of different types of lettuce, and some are better than others. One of the most common types of lettuce out there is iceberg lettuce. Unfortunately this is also the main one that guinea pigs should not eat. This […]
Hay For Guinea Pig Bedding We know guinea pigs need to eat high quality hay everyday. But there’s another use for hay that new guinea pigs owners wonder about: bedding. Is hay good for guinea pig bedding? Yes, good quality grass hay can also be used as a bedding substrate for guinea pigs. It’s not […]
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kale? Kale is very rich in a range of nutrients, hence its modern day label of a “superfood” – for human consumption at least. But what about guinea pigs? Should guinea pigs eat kale, and if so, how much and how often? This leafy green is actually part of the cabbage […]
Knowing what to feed your guinea pigs is vitally important. But knowing which foods should strictly be avoided is also vital knowledge to have – your guinea pigs health depends on it. Many foods are completely, 100% off limits to guinea pigs and should never ever be given to them. These include the following. Although […]
Are Cauliflower & Cauliflower Leaves Safe For Guinea Pigs to Eat? Cauliflower leaves are safe for guinea pigs to eat. These should be given in moderation. Cauliflower itself – the main part of the vegetable that we eat – is also OK for guinea pigs however only in very small amounts. Many guinea pigs will […]
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Fruit? Guinea pigs can eat some fruit. But fruit is not a staple part of their diet. In fact, it’s not a necessary part of a guinea pig diet at all. In other words, guinea pigs can survive just fine without ever touching a piece of fruit in their life, as […]
Daisies – Are Daisies Safe for Guinea Pigs to Eat? Do you have daisies growing on your lawn and wondering if it’s safe to let your guinea pigs browse on them? First of all: make sure what’s growing is indeed the daisy. Lookalike plants can appear similar but can often be completely unrelated. Daisy is […]
Which are the best herbs for guinea pigs? This guide is all about those plants that we call herbs. Some are well known, others you might never have heard of! Use the quick links above to scroll directly to the guinea pig herb list at the end of this guide. The word herb is such […]
