Before You Get Guinea Pigs

Before You Get Guinea Pigs

by | Jul 19, 2021 | before, The Cavy Guide

Before You Get Guinea Pigs GUINEA PIGS MAKE INCREDIBLE COMPANIONS. THEY HAVE SO MUCH PERSONALITY MANY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE HOW SIMILAR THEY ARE TO DOGS IN THAT ASPECT. I’M JUST GONNA SAY IT… GUINEA PIGS ARE NOT STARTER PETS. GUINEA PIGS ARE NOT EASY PETS. GUINEA PIGS...
So You Want To Use Fleece Bedding?

So You Want To Use Fleece Bedding?

by | Jul 19, 2021 | fleece, The Cavy Guide

So You Want To Use Fleece Bedding? When done correctly, fleece bedding is much healthier for your piggies, but there is a lot that goes into it (that unfortunately, isn’t talked about enough…until now). When fleece is not properly prepared or not used with an...
Bathing

Bathing

by | Jul 19, 2021 | bathing, The Cavy Guide

Bathing Guinea Pigs are naturally very clean animals. Bathing is rarely needed and should be on rare occasions. Some instance of a pig that may need more frequent baths: A SENIOR/DISABLED/SICK OR INJURED PIG WHO IS UNABLE TO SELF-CLEAN MAY REQUIRE BUM BATHS OR FULL...
Cage Cleaning

Cage Cleaning

by | Jul 19, 2021 | cleaning, The Cavy Guide

Cage Cleaning KEEPING A CLEAN CAGE IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTH OF YOUR PIGGIES. IN THIS POST, WE WILL DISCUSS CLEANING SHAVINGS/PAPER BEDDING CAGES AS WELL AS FLEECE CAGES. WE WILL THEN DISCUSS DISINFECTING AND CLEANING CAGE BASES. IF YOUR PIGGIES ARE ON KILN-DRIED...
Cage Requirements

Cage Requirements

by | Jul 19, 2021 | cage, The Cavy Guide

Harnesses and Leashes for Small Pets Pet store cages are not acceptable living conditions for guinea pigs. Even the largest size (which is usually over $100!) does not meet the minimum required square footage for guinea pigs. Midwest Habitat cages are good and can...