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Pourquoi appelle-t-on un cobaye un «cavy» ?
Soins aux cochons d'Inde

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.

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...

5 Guinea Pig Facts

5 Guinea Pig Facts You Don't Know

Guinea pigs are mysterious creatures. Our beloved furry friends are named ‘guinea pigs’ and yet don’t come from Guinea or have anything to do with pigs, and while they look quite similar to hamster...

Guide to the best guinea pig Christmas gifts

The Best Guinea Pig Christmas Gifts

If you’re looking to spoil your piggies or surprise your pig-sessed friend, we’ve got plenty of guinea pig Christmas gift ideas. Let’s have a look at the many pawsome options you’ve got available, ...

History of Guinea Pigs

The History of Guinea Pigs

Your pampered piggy may look quite content cosied up in their cage right now, but this couldn’t be further from the life of their original cavy ancestors. Before they were domesticated all those th...