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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]