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Why you should keep guinea pigs indoors
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Can Guinea Pigs Live Indoors?

From increased bonding opportunities to reducing potential hazards, there are plenty of reasons why you should keep your piggies indoors. In this blog, we’ll explore all the pros and cons of both i...

Guide to heatstroke in guinea pigs

Can Guinea Pigs Get Heatstroke? How to Cool Down a Hot Guinea Pig

When temperatures soar in the summer months, you probably can’t think of anything better than a spot of sunbathing in the garden. But what about your piggy pal? Can they safely enjoy a sunny day at...

7 Fruits That Guinea Pigs Can Safely Eat

7 Fruits That Guinea Pigs Can Safely Eat

Fruit is a favourite snack for many hoomans out there, especially during the warm summer season. Can your floofs equally enjoy this treat? While a guinea pig diet consists mostly of hay, handing ou...

The ultimate guinea pig health guide

The Ultimate Guide to Guinea Pig Health

A happy piggy is a healthy piggy, but when your floof is skilled at hiding illness, how can you tell whether they need medical attention? Knowing your piggy well is key to helping you spot when any...

Why are my guinea pigs fighting

Why Are My Guinea Pigs Fighting?

Guinea pigs are usually gentle, uncomplicated little souls - quite content with a simple life of munching on hay & fresh veggies, napping in their cosy snooze spots, and popcorning about when t...

How to care for guinea pigs in winter

How to Care for Guinea Pigs in Winter

As the weather gets colder, we might look at our furry friends and wonder how they’ll cope with the lower temperatures. Whether they live in a spacious hut outdoors or are cosied up in a cage indoo...