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Pourquoi appelle-t-on un cobaye un «cavy» ?
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Pourquoi appelle-t-on un cobaye un «cavy» ?

There are some things that new guinea pig owners learn immediately about their new furry friend. Like how often they poop, how much they love to eat, and how irresistibly cute they look. But what a...

Quel est l'âge de mon cochon d'Inde en années humaines ?

Quel âge a mon cochon d'Inde en années humaines ?

Let’s take a look at all the different guinea pig years to human years in our handy chart below, and find out if you have a preppy teenager or a wise old grandma as your furry companion.

Pourquoi vous devriez adopter des cobayes

Pourquoi vous devriez adopter des cobayes

Guest blog written by Josephine Hantonne at the National Animal Welfare Trust My love of guinea pigs started when I was a child, and I brought home a pair from my local pet shop. When I rekindled t...

À quel moment faut-il introduire un nouveau cobaye ?

Quand faut-il introduire un nouveau cobaye ?

Guinea pigs are addictive. One day you’re wondering whether you should bring a cute pair of piggies home, and the next thing you know, you’ll be expanding your set-up to welcome plenty more. As hig...

Qu’est-ce qu’un cobaye satiné ? Guide des races de cobayes insolites

Qu’est-ce qu’un cobaye satiné ? Guide des races de cobayes insolites

Guinea pigs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours. While all of them make great pets, there are a few guinea pig breeds that stand out from the furry crowd. Some call for extra support fr...

Votre cochon d'Inde a-t-il une infection urinaire ?

Votre cochon d'Inde a-t-il une infection urinaire ? Symptômes, causes et traitement

On average, guinea pigs pee on average every 15 minutes, requiring you to spend just as much time changing bedding soaked in urine. Like poop, guinea pig’s urine can tell us a lot about the health ...