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….
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…
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…
Guinea pigs can learn and remember information they need in everyday life. Research has shown, among other things, that guinea pigs are capable of spatial learning—that is, using cues in their surroundings to find a destination. At home, a guinea pig may associate sounds and situations with food, learn safe routes, and become accustomed to gentle handling. There is, however, no single reliable number that tells us how much…
A guinea pig is not a pig, does not come from the sea, and, as a domesticated species, does not live in the wild. It has 20 teeth that grow throughout its life, four toes on its front feet and three on its back feet, communicates through many sounds, and needs the company of its own species. Below, we have gathered 14 verified facts about guinea pigs that also help us better understand their daily…
Neutering a male guinea pig can prevent breeding and make it easier to form a group with a male and females, but it is not a procedure that should automatically be planned for every guinea pig. The decision should be made after the animal has been examined and you have spoken with a veterinarian experienced in treating guinea pigs. You need to consider the purpose of the operation, the patient’s condition, anesthesia, postoperative care and the possibility of treating complications….
Guinea pigs come from South America, and their history alongside humans began in the Andes thousands of years ago. The ancestors of today’s domestic guinea pigs were kept there as a source of food and played a role in social and ceremonial practices. After the European conquest of the Americas, the animals were brought across the Atlantic and, over time, became popular companion animals. Where do guinea pigs come from?…
Guinea pig body language should be read by considering several signals together: posture, movement, sounds, the situation, and the individual animal’s usual behavior. A single gesture rarely has just one meaning. Freezing may be a reaction to a sudden stimulus, but prolonged inactivity combined with a reduced appetite calls for a health assessment. How can you observe your guinea pig’s behavior? First, establish what is…
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