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Guinea Pig Weight Guide: How To Weigh Your Little Mate

January 29, 2021 By Samantha Russo

how to weigh a guinea pig

There comes a time when every guinea parent needs to weigh their guinea pigs. After all, performing the occasioning "weighing ceremony" is an essential part of caring for your guinea pig and one of the key indicators of their overall health. Luckily, we've got all the … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Weight Guide: How To Weigh Your Little Mate

Last Updated: January 29, 2021

How To Make A Wooden Guinea Pig Hidey House (DIY)

January 24, 2021 By Samantha Russo

guinea pig house on carpet

Guinea pigs like to hide. This is something you'll notice from the very moment you become a guinea parent. So it won't be long before you're looking to make a little hidey house to put inside your guinea pig's cage. Of course, you could go to the pet store or onto Amazon … [Read more...] about How To Make A Wooden Guinea Pig Hidey House (DIY)

Last Updated: January 24, 2021

Guinea Pig Pellets 101: Exposing The Truth Behind The Ingredients

January 20, 2021 By Samantha Russo

guinea pig pellets under magnifying glass

Picture this... You walk into your local neighborhood vets. The receptionist smiles, the air con cools your hot face, everything seems clean, fresh and in order... You heave a sigh of relief inwardly, you've arrived in the pinnacle of pet care heaven. You're in safe … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Pellets 101: Exposing The Truth Behind The Ingredients

Last Updated: February 6, 2021

Guinea Pig Grass Guide: What Types & How Much Can They Eat?

January 17, 2021 By Samantha Russo

guinea pig grass bowl

Every new guinea parent at some point asks "Can Guinea Pigs Eat Grass"? As you can tell from the photo above, we've been exploring this question for some time. Milo & Oreo have been helping us experiment to find the answer (alright, maybe this bowl also contains a couple … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Grass Guide: What Types & How Much Can They Eat?

Last Updated: January 24, 2021

Guinea Pig Hay 101: Why Do We Feed Our Mates Dead Grass?

January 17, 2021 By Samantha Russo

bale of hay with grass growing on it

Hay has become so much a part of our common language and culture, that it can be easy to forget to step back and consider where it came from in the first place - and why we use it to feed our pets. This is particularly relevant to guinea pigs... we feed them approximately 25kg … [Read more...] about Guinea Pig Hay 101: Why Do We Feed Our Mates Dead Grass?

Last Updated: January 24, 2021

10 Facts About Wild Guinea Pigs That Will Surprise You

January 4, 2021 By Samantha Russo

wild guinea pig in undergrowth

Wild guinea pigs anyone? When we first picked up our little guinea mates Milo & Oreo, one of the first things I thought was "I wonder what these little guys eat in the wild". And so began my gradual (and somewhat maddening) descent into the realm of the wild guinea … [Read more...] about 10 Facts About Wild Guinea Pigs That Will Surprise You

Last Updated: January 18, 2021

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Tomato? The Big Red Facts

December 27, 2020 By Samantha Russo

guinea pigs eating tomato

You say "to-May-to, I say to-Mah-to"... what is better than a beautifully ripe, juicy tomato in a fresh garden salad? Nothing. And our piggies agree! But the question we all want to know is... Can guinea pigs eat tomato? In short, yes! You can feed your guinea pigs nice, … [Read more...] about Can Guinea Pigs Eat Tomato? The Big Red Facts

Last Updated: December 28, 2020

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Sweet Potato? The Honest Lowdown.

December 18, 2020 By Samantha Russo

guinea pig with sweet potato

I can't think of much better than chowing down on a creamy, sweet orange sweet potato loaded with butter (and/or possibly sour cream) after a long hard day in the office, or a session in the gym. But... I'm not a guinea pig. I'm a human. So can guinea pigs eat sweet … [Read more...] about Can Guinea Pigs Eat Sweet Potato? The Honest Lowdown.

Last Updated: December 28, 2020
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