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Guinea Pig Care

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...

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Recommended Guinea Pig Vets in the UK: The Cavy-Savvy Vet Map

We have heard all too often that guinea pig owners struggle to find a vet that has the knowledge, skills and confidence to treat small pets. That's why we created a map of recommended guinea pig ve...

5 reasons why guinea pigs sneeze

BLESS YOU! The Truth About Guinea Pigs and Sneezing

Guinea pigs make loads of adorable noises don’t they? But you may have also noticed another little noise coming from the direction of your piggy’s cage. Sneezing. 

The Definitive Guide to Floor Time for Guinea Pigs

The Definitive Guide to Floor Time for Guinea Pigs

Floor time enriches your guinea pig’s life, providing exercise and mental stimulation. Quite simply, they need floor time to live a healthy, happy life. Here are our handy tips for setting up floor...

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My Opinion: Do Guinea Pigs Smell?

They may be cute but the big question is….are they stinky? Here’s my honest answer!

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How to Cut a Guinea Pig's Nails? The Complete Guide

Cutting guinea pig nails is one of the most nerve-wrecking parts of piggy parenting. To avoid your guinea pigs’ nails from getting too long, regular guinea pig nail trimming sessions are so import...