As the saying goes: ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’, but can guinea pigs eat apples? As a pet owner, it’s natural to want to treat your pet once in a while with a nutritious snack. A bit of fresh fruit won’t harm your guinea pig if you know which kind they can …

Are you considering adding a new tiny friend to your household? A hamster or guinea pig makes great pets for first-timers and veterans alike. They’re adorable, they’re furry, and those liquid black eyes will just reel you in with their cuteness. That’s not even to mention the tiny whiskers and twitchy noses that’ll melt your …

Back in the day, you had two choices: paper or wood shavings for your pet piggy’s bedding. But new crazes in pet care are popping up every week, it seems, and some of them are long overdue.  Fleece bedding and liners are just such a craze exploding on the small pet scene and for plenty …

It’s not from Guinea, and it’s not a pig, but it is adorable. The American guinea pig (also known as Cavia Porcellus) is probably the domesticated guinea pig we are most familiar with. They’re the most common shorthair breed, and their laidback, friendly nature makes them winners as cuddly, interactive pets.  American Guinea Pigs are …