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Top 12 Guinea Pig Noises and Sounds Explained
Guinea Pig Care

Top 12 Guinea Pig Noises and Sounds Explained by Experts

Guinea pigs emit many different types of sounds, some of which are so subtle you might not have even noticed them. Many of their noises are used for communicating with other piggies but some sounds...

Top UK Boarding for Guinea Pigs

Top UK Boarding Services for Guinea Pigs

Planning a holiday? Who will take are of your piggies while you are away? Boarding services or pet sitting may be a great option for you! Let's have a look at what are the differences between the t...

Grieving the loss of your pet

Grieving the Loss of Your Pet

Watching your guinea pigs and rabbits dash around and munch contentedly on hay, it can be hard to imagine that one day in the future, they’ll sadly no longer be around. Losing one of your little fu...

Calcium in Guinea pigs: everything you need to know

Calcium in Guinea pigs: everything you need to know

While Calcium is an essential mineral in your guinea pig's diet, an overload of it be harmful to their health. But a lack of calcium in your piggy’s diet could also be detrimental. Confusing isn’t ...

Male vs female guinea pig guide

The Differences Between Male and Female Guinea Pigs

If you have no idea where to start on deciding whether they’ll be boys or girls or even a mix of both - don’t worry! Together with top guinea breeder Tara Richardson from the Kavee Rescue, we’ve an...

A step-by-step guide to bathing guinea pigs

How to Bathe a Guinea Pig: The Full Guide

Our furry friends only need the odd guinea pig bath every couple of months. Bathing them too often could actually have negative effects on your floofs. So how often should you bathe a guinea pig? ...