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C&C Cages for Guinea Pigs (Cubes and Coroplast)

Posted on March 21, 2021April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

You might have heard of C&C cages for animals and thought it was a cage manufacturer company. But the double C stands for “cubes and coroplast”, or sometimes “cubes and correx”. These types of modular and customizable cages are perfect for small animals like guinea pigs. The cubes part of the C&C are the walls […]

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How long can guinea pigs go without food?

Posted on February 21, 2021April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

Guinea pigs are grazers which means they are eating moderate amounts very regularly throughout the day. Like other grazing animals such as cows, the digestive system of guinea pigs has evolved to process continual consumption vegetative foods in standard amounts. So unlike most of our other pets like cats and dogs where they are normally […]

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guina pigs can get ringworm

Guinea Pig Ringworm: Treating & Preventing Ringworm in Guinea Pigs

Posted on February 9, 2019April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

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 […]

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Which fruit can guinea pigs eat?

Guide: What Fruits Can Guinea Pigs Eat?

Posted on October 22, 2018May 18, 2022 by adminguineapg

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 […]

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Herbs for guinea pigs

Guide: What Herbs Can Guinea Pigs Eat & Forage On?

Posted on October 11, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

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 […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Wheatgrass?

Posted on September 29, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

What is Wheatgrass? Wheatgrass is simply what the name describes: the new grass of wheat. Wheat, when it’s harvested as we know it, is a mature plant. But every plant starts simply as a “sprout” and these are packed full of nutrients. Wheatgrass is the new sprouting shoots of wheat. You’ve probably heard about it […]

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oats for guinea pigs

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Oats or Oatmeal?

Posted on September 28, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

Oats Oats are a cereal grain that are high in starch – however the starch is considered to be more digestible than some other starchy foods. Oatmeal Otherwise known as “groats”, oatmeal is just oat grain that’s been hulled. Rolled oats and steel cut oats are all types of oatmeal. You’ll find these in human […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Rhubarb? What You Need To Know About Rhubarb Toxicity

Posted on September 22, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

The part of the rhubarb plant that people eat is the leaf stalks. Things to know about rhubarb when it comes to guinea pigs: The green leaves are very high in oxalic acid, making them inedible for guinea pigs (and people) People often cook rhubarb stalks to remove smaller traces of toxins in them Rhubarb […]

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Should Guinea Pigs Eat Alfalfa Hay or Alfalfa Pellets?

Posted on September 19, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

Alfalfa is particularly high in calcium, which presents a health issue for guinea pigs. It’s also higher in protein than the other more highly recommended hays for guinea pigs like Timothy hay. For these reasons, alfalfa hay is not recommended for guinea pigs. Another name for alfalfa is lucerne which is a common name for […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Horse Hay?

Posted on September 16, 2018April 30, 2022 by adminguineapg

Despite their vast difference in size, both horses and guinea pigs are hay eaters. In fact, much of the hay that is sold for horses is very similar in type to what’s sold for guinea pigs (except the quantity!). One main difference to be aware of is very important though: if horse hay contains alfalfa […]

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