Guinea Pig Health Problems & Vet Warning Signs
By Priya Nair (RVN) · Last updated 17 May 2026 This is the page I wish every new guinea pig owner had on their fridge. Guinea pigs are stoic — they hide pain because in the wild that’s the smart move — and they decline fast once they show symptoms. If you spot any of […]
Guinea Pig Breeds Encyclopedia
By Sienna Walsh · Last updated 17 May 2026 “Guinea pig” covers about a dozen recognised breeds in the show-circuit world, plus a handful of crossbreed types you’ll see at rescues. The differences are mostly coat — temperament varies more pig-to-pig than breed-to-breed in our experience — but coat dictates grooming workload, and that matters […]
Guinea Pig Cage Setup & Size Guide
By Lachlan Ortega · Last updated 17 May 2026 If you read one section of any guinea pig guide, make it this one. Cage size is the single biggest determinant of whether your pigs are happy. I’ve upgraded twice and stopped getting “popcorning at 3am, sad pig in the corner at noon” only when we […]
Guinea Pig Diet & Food Safety Master List
By Priya Nair (RVN) and Lachlan Ortega · Last updated 17 May 2026 This is the page we reach for when somebody messages us at 11pm saying “the guinea pig ate the kid’s [whatever] — what do I do?” It’s our team’s working food list, kept in alphabetical order, with portion sizes that work for […]
The Complete Guinea Pig Care Guide (2026)
We get asked — guinea pig food FAQ How much fresh veg should a guinea pig eat per day? About 1 cup of fresh vegetables per pig per day, ideally split into two meals (morning and evening). Hay should still be 80% of the diet and available unlimited. Pellets are a small daily addition, not […]