The cost of a guinea pig is more than just the price of the animal. When planning a home for two guinea pigs, calculate the initial expenses, monthly purchases and veterinary care separately. There is no single figure that applies to everyone: costs depend on where you live, how you keep your guinea pigs and their health. Below, you’ll find sample prices in PLN checked on 24 September 2026 and a formula for your own…
A guinea pig lying on its side is not necessarily ill, but its position alone is not enough to tell you it is healthy. If it gets up after a while, responds as usual, breathes calmly, eats and passes droppings, keep an eye on its behaviour. If it lies unresponsive, has trouble breathing, does not eat or shows other sudden changes, get in touch urgently…
A good name for a guinea pig is short, easy to repeat and suits the individual animal. You can draw inspiration from your guinea pig’s appearance, favourite food, personality or the sound of a word. Below, you’ll find over 120 suggestions, including matching names for two guinea pigs. How do you choose a name for a guinea pig? Start with a few ideas and say them aloud….
Looking for guinea pig videos? Below is a selection of YouTube videos: one from the RSPCA, ideas for activities, and an older video showing how guinea pigs learn simple tricks. Watch them out of curiosity, not as care instructions. A video’s presence on YouTube does not mean that every behavior shown indicates the animal is happy. Videos about guinea pigs and their activities RSPCA Guinea Pigs…
This is a gallery of guinea pig photos previously posted on the site. Enjoy looking at different domestic guinea pigs, but do not treat the photos as examples of proper housing or as proof of an animal’s breed or well-being. Some old file links may no longer work. How should you view the photos in the gallery? Every guinea pig looks different. A photo alone cannot confirm an animal’s origins or identify its breed….
How do you tame a guinea pig? Start by being calmly present and let your guinea pig decide whether to approach. Provide hiding places, hay and the company of a compatible guinea pig. Build trust in small steps: your voice, a still hand, and food offered at floor level. Being picked up is not a measure of trust. Before you begin: a safe space and a way to retreat A domestic guinea pig is a prey animal: a sudden…
A good guinea pig cage is a spacious home with a large, uninterrupted floor area, a solid base, safe ventilation and room for hideouts. Choose one with compatible companions in mind, not just one guinea pig. Measure the usable space inside, not just the length listed on the packaging. How can you assess the cage size for two guinea pigs? Check the length and width of the usable…
Your guinea pigs’ starter supplies should give them space, constant access to hay and water, safe hideouts, comfortable bedding and a way to transport them to the vet. Buy the things they need every day first, then add extra tunnels or toys later. Plan your setup for a compatible pair of guinea pigs, not a solitary pet. What should you buy before bringing guinea pigs home? A spacious, safe…
Yes, guinea pigs are social animals. A domestic guinea pig should have the company of at least one compatible guinea pig, unless a veterinarian or clinical animal behaviorist advises otherwise. Human contact is important, but it does not replace another guinea pig. What matters is not just the number of animals, but also pairing them carefully and providing conditions in which they can rest…
Do you suspect your guinea pig is overweight? Do not judge by appearance alone, and do not restrict hay. Record your guinea pig’s weight, monitor its appetite and droppings, and arrange a body condition assessment with a veterinarian who treats exotic animals. Any plan to change its diet should be based on an examination of that particular guinea pig, not a universal „ideal weight.” Is a round guinea pig really…
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