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Toys and Play
Comment by penny5 on 04/09/12:
"why do most boars fight when put together i cant keep buying more boars i just want 2 social is not working with the 2 i have now they live alone so what can i do i dont intend puting them in the same..."
How to Sex Guinea Pigs
Comment by prettyperfectpigs on 02/22/12:
"I love this article exept, I dont know what a girl looks like when she is a baby and i need more pictures of boys, different boys. See my guinea pig got pregnant and I dont have the money to take care..."
Pet Store Treats
Comment by fridzalone on 08/03/11:
"I love the picture above. Vitakraft is pretty popular and many people in my country thought that it's a good brand. Many cavy owners are buy the foods, treats, and another supplies that has "Vitakraft..."
Why Weigh Weekly?
Comment by Teresa on 06/22/11:
"Well, a normal food scale, not a normal person scale. Ideally a scale that is accurate in GRAMS, as it's a finer unit of measure than ounces. Cheers, Teresa"
Diet
Make a Cool Coroplast Hay Rack for Three
While hay is the most important ingredient in a guinea pig's diet, it is also the messiest. It can present challenges for cleanup, especially if…
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Sexing
How to Sex Guinea Pigs
The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" was never more true than in learning how to properly sex your pets. With guinea pigs, once…
Behavior
What To Do When They Don't Get Along
Some guinea pigs will get along just great. Some will decide on peaceful co-existence right from the beginning. Some will act like long lost buddies or lovers! But, most will…
Housing
Coroplast - the Secret Ingredient!
What is Coroplast? Coroplast™ is everywhere--from election signs, to promotional signs at gas stations and supermarkets, to storage boxes. Coroplast is a brand name of corrugated plastic and a registered…
Care
Why Weigh Weekly?
Our little endearing fur balls are masters of disguise -- sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. As a herd, prey animal, when they get sick, they do their best to mask…
Awareness
Social Cause Marketing
Public opinion on PetsMart and PetCo’s “charities” seems to swing towards regarding these programs as a “step in the right direction.” However, in the context of ending the abuse of…
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Hay - Vital for your Guinea Pig
UNLIMITED Timothy Hay (or a grass hay) is recommended for guinea pigs. For young cavies under the age of 4 months and pregnant or lactating mothers, alfalfa hay is also…
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How to Sex Guinea Pigs
The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" was never more true than in learning how to properly sex your pets. With guinea pigs, once…
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Pet Store Treats
Most treats that you buy from petstores aren't good for your cavies. Many contain high amounts of sugars that can lead to diabetes, digestive and dental problems. Many contain harmful…
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Social Cause Marketing
Public opinion on PetsMart and PetCo’s “charities” seems to swing towards regarding these programs as a “step in the right direction.” However, in the context of ending the abuse of…
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Toys and Play
How to keep life interesting for your guinea pig . . . A number of toys require a cage size big enough for the toys and the guinea pig --…
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What To Do When They Don't Get Along
Some guinea pigs will get along just great. Some will decide on peaceful co-existence right from the beginning. Some will act like long lost buddies or lovers! But, most will…
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Make a Cool Coroplast Hay Rack for Three
While hay is the most important ingredient in a guinea pig's diet, it is also the messiest. It can present challenges for cleanup, especially if you use fleece for bedding.…
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Neutering
Neutering is the surgical removal of parts of the reproductive system, rendering an animal sterile and unable to produce offspring. Neutering or 'spaying' a female involves removing the womb and…
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