Guinea pigs love to chew. Guinea pigs need to chew. The quality hay you provide will greatly help with guinea pig dental health as they chew on it. But what else could guinea pigs chew on for some extra fun and enrichment? Buying chew toys is rewarding. After all, who doesn’t love seeing our piggies […]
Guinea pigs can be infected with ringworm just like us, cats, dogs and other animals. Ringworm is a fungal infection (not a worm, despite the name). This type of fungi is able to take nutrients from keratin; the substance that makes up hair, nails and skin. Therefore ringworm is literally feeding and thriving on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hay is a staple food in the diet of your guinea pig. Hay should make up about 80% of the diet of a guinea pig, and it needs to be high quality hay to meet their nutritional needs. There are lots of different types of hay though, and not all hay is created equal. Some […]
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 pig’s health (and potentially their life) depends on it. Many foods are completely, 100% off limits to guinea pigs and should never ever be given to them. Below […]
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 […]
