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Finding a competent guinea pig veterinarian can be a challenge!

Most cat and dog vets know very little about guinea pigs. Don't find out the hard way. The wrong antibiotic can kill your guinea pig. Protect yourself from poor advice. Check our international database of guinea pig vets, read our user reviews and add your own! Have a great guinea pig vet? Share it with us.

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Guinea pigs are a social, herd animal, so please plan on adopting a non-breeding pair. They don't have to be siblings and yes you can pair up two males! Find some great guinea pigs near you. Learn how to adopt and why you should avoid pet stores. Be part of the solution!

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How to Care FOR Guinea Pigs and Caring ABOUT Guinea Pigs!

Welcome to the new Guinea Pig Care Library. We have consolidated the "best of the best" care articles and forum posts across our multiple sites into a single source for easy access. They have all been or are being revised, updated and improved. And now you can comment on the articles as well as submit new articles.

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How to keep life interesting for your guinea pig . . .

guinea pig toys A number of toys require a cage size big enough for the toys and the guinea pig -- another reason to make sure you have a big enough cage for your cavy! The following items are more important than toys. Once you have these items covered to the best of your ability or situation, then be creative with simple and safe toys.

TOP Priorities

Muffin and Barney #1. ANOTHER GUINEA PIG (of the same sex) Guinea pigs are social, herd animals and are generally happier and healthier with another guinea pig. You see new behavior and a higher level of activity with two or more guinea pigs. If you get a friend for your guinea pig, MAKE SURE it is of the same sex or one in the pair is neutered or spayed. DO NOT rely on a pet store to determine the sex of a guinea pig. For sexing information, see this Sexing page.