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Where to Get Your Guinea Pig

Once you have decided that a Guinea Pig is the perfect pet for you, your next decision will be on where to obtain your new pet from. There are three possible places from which you can get your guinea...

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Foods That Should Never Be Fed To A Guinea Pig

Here are a few food items listed below that should never be fed to a guinea pig: - Never feed your guinea pig iceberg lettuce. Although most leafy greens do provide an excellent source of Vitamin C for...

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History of Guinea Pigs

  Guinea pigs are members of the Caviidae family which is a species of rodents that are native to South America. The proper name for a Guinea Pig is a Cavy and they originate from the wild guinea pigs...

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Bathing Your Guinea Pig

  Guinea pigs are one of the cleanest domesticated animals.  Even though they regularly do groom their fur using their teeth, they do need to have a bath at least once a month, although many owner...

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How To Choose a Guinea Pig

  There are quite a few things that should be taken into consideration before you choose a guinea pig to become a part of your family. Such issues as the type of breed of guinea pig as well as the sex...

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Skinny Pigs

  During the 1970’s, scientists in research laboratories created the Skinny Pig by using mutated genes of Guinea Pigs. These genetic mutations were born with virtually no hair.  Their bare skin was...

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Introducing a new Guinea Pig to your old Guinea Pig

  A lot of Guinea Pig owners end up buying another guinea pig once they see how lovable guinea pigs are. However before you introduce your new guinea pig to your old guinea pig, there are a few...

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Giving your guinea pig exercise time

All guinea pigs require a lot of exercise as well as mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. If your guinea pig has a relatively small cage then it is equally important for him to have a lot of...

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Grooming Your Pet Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs, like cats and rabbits, need to be groomed on a regular basis. The best breed of guinea pig to groom is the short haired varieties because short hair will not tangle and mat like the long...

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Weighing your Guinea Pig

  If your guinea pig is healthy, you should weigh him on a weekly basis. By simply weighing him weekly you will be able to use one of the best tools available for monitoring your guinea pigs health. Be...

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Guinea Pig Breeding

Before you start to breed your guinea pig, you should research how to take care of your guinea pig both during and after its pregnancy as well as how to assist raising the babies. When selecting guinea...

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Tips for Keeping Your Guinea Pig Healthy

  ·         Be sure to cuddle and play with your guinea pig at least once a day. ·         Never place their cage in direct sunlight, too much darkness, under or near an air conditioning or heating...

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