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Sometimes you wonder whether you’re able to provide your guinea pig with a happy life. You may stare at them and stare at them and realize that you have no idea whether your guinea pig is happy or not. A guinea pig’s happiness revolves around their general health and wellbeing. Things like diet, hygiene, and more can play a huge role in feeling their best. Here are a few signs that may show whether your guinea pig is happy or not. And remember, not all guinea pigs are the same so don’t be worried if your guinea pig doesn’t present all of these signs.
Guinea pigs are social and adorable pets that are typically calm in most situations. But no matter what type of species we are dealing with, there is bound to be tension one way or another. Whether it be humans, cats, rats, or birds, we all experience fights now and then. So the real question is, why do guinea pigs fight?
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Grab yourself a Crunchy Condo, print out the template and get creating.
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A large part of a guinea pig’s diet is hay, but hay is not rich in vitamins and healthy minerals. Guinea pigs can't produce vitamins on their own, so supplementing it in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables is essential. Want to know the most popular fruits for guinea pigs? Read more to find out!
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Guinea pigs are social animals that do not like to be alone. They enjoy companionship and social interaction with other guinea pigs. In larger groups, they feel safer and therefore happier. Guinea pigs living in groups are more confident, more susceptible to mental stimulation, have a more diverse diet, and are generally healthier. Guinea pigs raised alone are usually more stressed, less active, vocal, and more susceptible to illness. Interaction with your guinea pigs is very important, but no human interaction or caring can replace bonding with their own species. We recommend always having at least two guinea pigs in a home so that they have a companion.
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Have you just adopted a new guinea pig, but don’t know how you will ever get close to them? Do they ever run away from you when all you want to do is befriend them? Guinea pigs are naturally very skittish and tend to hide because they are prey animals. Here are 4 tips on how you can build a stronger relationship with your guinea pig.
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Guinea pigs are very social creatures who can become bored without proper stimulation. Read to learn how!
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Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet? We do a bunch of fun guinea pig videos that include DIY, challenges, mukbang, and also vlogs! We decided to take things a step further from our last major DIY... we built...
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Every Guinea Pig owner has dealt with unpleasant odors at one point or another. By following these 6 simple steps for guinea pig odor control, you can help prevent cage odor from taking over your home!
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