Are guinea pigs the right pets for me?
Guinea pigs are very clever; they can comprehend and learn things, they have excellent memory, and they have many appealing...
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How can I socialise my new guinea pig with other guinea pigs and my family?
Guinea pigs are incredibly gentle animals and can be a great animal companion for families, but they are a social... -
Do my guinea pigs need to be wormed?
In general, guinea pigs do not need to be regularly wormed unless your guinea pigs’ vet confirms they have worms,... -
Where should I keep my guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs can be kept indoors, outdoors, or both. Companion guinea pigs are often kept in indoor hutches and enclosures,... -
How should I handle my guinea pigs?
It is always important to remember that guinea pigs are a prey species (i.e., they are eaten by other animals).... -
What does a healthy guinea pig look like?
Whether you are obtaining a guinea pig, or just checking your little pigs over each day, you need to understand... -
How do guinea pigs breed?
Before you decide if you want to breed your guinea pigs, there are some things you need to know: Female... -
How will I keep my guinea pigs safe against household hazards?
Many guinea pigs are kept indoors, with free range of the house and even parts of the yard. Like small... -
How can I keep my guinea pigs entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
In order to answer this question, it’s first necessary to consider how guinea pigs behave in the wild! Behaviour of... -
Why is my guinea pig scratching?
Many owners are distressed when they see their guinea pigs scratching, especially if they are breaking their own skin with... -
How should I groom my guinea pigs?
Regular grooming is essential for all guinea pigs. Not only does it keep their coat clean and shiny, but it’s... -
Where should I get my pet guinea pigs from?
You may be able to adopt a new guinea pig (or better yet, two!) from your local animal shelter, such... -
Will my guinea pigs be affected by heat?
What is heat stress? When any animal is subjected to excessive environmental heat, their body responds in ways to eliminate... -
What are common health problems in guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs, when looked after well, are usually hardy little animals who will usually live for 4-6 years, although some... -
How should I care for my guinea pigs?
Are guinea pigs the right companion animal for me? There are plenty of studies that prove guinea pigs are very... -
How should I care for my backyard chickens?
The keeping of backyard poultry, once an almost universal practice in Australia, declined in the 1970s and 80s, but is... -
What does my dog’s body language mean?
A dog’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. It is... -
Can my mice get parasites?
It is not uncommon for mice to be affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs... -
How should I interact with and handle my mice?
Mice may find handling very stressful if they not used to positive, predictable human interactions and gentle handling. They have... -
How should I interact with and handle my rats?
Their curious nature and friendly disposition generally make rats relatively easy to handle and their intelligence makes them easy to...