Our 9 Favorite Guinea Pig Toys Your Cavie Will Love

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Guinea pigs, like many pets, need stimulation throughout the day. While playing with your guinea pig is highly recommended, you should also keep their enclosures well stocked with toys to play with when you’re not around.

"Having toys for guinea pigs helps keep them from getting bored and helps stimulate their brains, especially if the toys involve treats," says Keala Hepworth, Bunny House Supervisor at Best Friends Animal Society. "Guinea pigs' teeth continuously grow, so it is essential to provide them with plenty of toys to chew on to help keep healthy teeth.”

Our favorite guinea pig toy is the JanYoo 7-Piece Chew Toys Set, which is stellar at keeping your guinea pig's teeth healthy. The toys included in the set are made of high-quality natural wood, with a wide range of ways for your pig to interact. But there are several other toys available that your guinea pigs will also love.

Our Top Picks

Best Chew Toy Set

JanYoo Guinea Pig Chew Toys Set

JanYoo Rabbit Chew Toys Set

Amazon

What We Like
  • Two different types of wood for multi-textured variety

  • Wood is dried and un-dyed

  • Also comes with apple wood sticks

What We Don't Like
  • Some toys may arrive cracked

The JanYoo 7-Piece Chew Toys Set comes with a bark-covered "watermelon ball," two bell rollers, a wooden dumbbell, unicycle, and molar blocks with cotton rope. The set also comes with nearly half a pound of chewable apple tree sticks, with everything packaged together in a reusable bag. This wide variety will keep your guinea pig chewing and ensure that their teeth don't get too long.

The JanYoo toys set is made from a blend of natural fir wood and Schima superba wood (a soft Chinese-native tree commonly used in furniture). All of the wood elements are dried, un-dyed, and sanded to remove burrs. Several of the toys include bark as well, providing your guinea pig with an intriguing variety of textures.

Materials: Apple tree wood, fir wood, Schima superba wood, rope | Quantity: 7 toys

Best Tunnel

Living World Pet Tunnel

Living World Hagen Pet Tunnel

Amazon

What We Like
  • Satisfies the guinea pig instinct to hide

  • Collapsible and portable

  • Combines well with other toys

What We Don't Like
  • Tunnel is a little short

Guinea pigs are prey animals, so they love to have little places to hide. Seeing your guinea pig cozy up in their new tunnel is only one benefit of the Hagen Living World Pet Tunnel. It serves as a nice, safe space for your guinea pig to hide or relax, plus it also has a peek-a-boo hole in the middle for playtime and exploration.

The Living World Hagen Pet Tunnel collapses for easy moving around. It also works well in combination with other toys. The Hagen Pet Tunnel is available in two sizes: a medium tunnel that's 35 inches long, with a 6-inch diameter, and a large size that has an 8-inch diameter more appropriate for rabbits than guinea pigs.

Materials: Crinkly polyester fabric, metal frame | Dimensions: 5.9 x 35.4 inches (medium); 7.9 x 35.4 inches (large)

Best Playpen

Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen

Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen

Amazon

What We Like
  • Creates a larger playspace

  • Collapsible

  • Built without harmful chemicals

What We Don't Like
  • Should not be used without supervision as there is always the risk of escape

A playpen can be a great addition for your guinea pig as it gives them a larger area to explore without the risk of escape or injury. It also gives you the space to play with your pet. You can set up the colorful playpen outside or in your living room. The Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen is made from powder-coated steel and comes with eight playpen panels. Each panel is 13 inches wide and 9 inches tall, to create a playpen with a diameter of 36 inches. The Prevue Pet Products playpen can be expanded by connecting additional panels, allowing you to create a custom space for your guinea pig.

Material: Acrylic | Dimensions: 36-inch diameter, 13-inch panels, 9-inch height; 3/8 inch wire spacing

Best Bed

JanYoo Guinea Pig Bed

JanYoo Guinea Pig Bed

Amazon

What We Like
  • Cute designs

  • Durable

  • Multiple sizes

What We Don't Like
  • Like all plush toys can be difficult to clean

The JanYoo bed offers a cozy place for your pet to hide or relax. It comes in three sizes so if you have multiple guinea pigs and want them to share you have that option in the larger size. The JanYoo bed is insulating and comes in a variety of cute animal designs: giraffe, bee, pig, panda, elephant, crocodile, koala, or reindeer. It's also easy to clean, with a removable pillow case that's machine washable.

The JanYoo Guinea Pig Bed is available in three different sizes, but the large is well-suited for guinea pigs, and is approximately 9 inches long by 8.25 inches wide.

Material: Cotton | Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.1 x 7 (small); 9.06 x 8.27 x 5.91 (large)

Best Ball

Ware Manufacturing Willow Branch Ball for Small Animals

Ware Manufacturing Willow Branch Ball for Small Animals

Amazon

What We Like
  • Helps keep your pets teeth in check

  • No harmful chemicals

  • Large diameter and hollow construction makes it easy to roll around

What We Don't Like
  • Your pet might go through them quickly

Not only can this ball be nudged around to keep your guinea pig’s attention, it also doubles as a sturdy chew toy. The ball is 4 inches in diameter and is made from all-natural willow. The wide diameter and hollow construction make this toy really easy to roll around.

Don’t be surprised if your guinea pig chews this toy up pretty quickly—the ball is a great way to satisfy your guinea pigs need to chew and keep their teeth trim. While you can buy the Ware Willow Branch Ball individually, they are also available in 3- and 5-packs.

Material: Willow wood | Diameter: 4 inches | Quantity: 1-, 3-, and 5-packs

Best Hammock

Boao 2 Pcs Guinea Pig Hammock for Small Animals

Boao 2 Pcs Guinea Pig Hammock for Small Animals

Amazon

What We Like
  • Metal Hooks

  • Machine Washable

  • Well made for the price

What We Don’t Like
  • Hook placement awkward for some cages

The Boao Hammock combines quality build, high levels of coziness, and an affordable price. Each hammock is made with a double layer fleece so your Guinea Pigs can lay on top or inside if they’re feeling the urge to hide. It’s secured to the cage with durable metal hooks. You get two hammocks for the price to use for different areas of the enclosure, or to save one for when the first inevitably wears out. The designs are cute and feature options for hearts, stars, or polka dots. If you prefer subtler or more understated patterns however, you may want to look elsewhere. Each hammock is 12 by 12 inches to provide ample space for your guinea pigs.

Boao hammocks are washable either by hand or in the washing machine, however if you are planning on using a washing machine, make sure to remove the four metal hooks before putting it in.

Materials: Fleece, metal | Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches

Best Bridge

Niteangel Climbing Ladder Wooden Suspension Bridge for Small Animals

Niteangel Climbing Ladder Wooden Suspension Bridge for Small Animals

Amazon

What We Like
  • Made from natural materials

  • No gaps between sticks

  • Multiple uses

What We Don’t Like
  • Will occasionally need to be replaced

The Niteangel Climbing Ladder Wooden Suspension Bridge will add a lot of versatility to your enclosure. It can be used as a bridge, a ladder, a tunnel/hideout, or to form a wall to divide different areas of the enclosure. It’s made from smooth beech sticks attached with flexible metal wire so it will retain whatever position you set it in. It can be paired with additional Niteangel bridges to create more complicated hideouts.

As with any wooden toy, you have to be prepared for your guinea pig to use it as a chew toy. Depending on your individual guinea pig you should expect to have to replace it now and then. Luckily they’re reasonably priced. The Niteangel Climbing Ladder Wooden Suspension Bridge for Small Animals is available in three sizes.

Materials: Beech wood, metal wire | Dimensions: 11.4 x 9 inches; 15.7 x 7.9 inches; 26.4 x 7.9 inches

Best Hideout

Kaytee Igloo Habitat Hideout

Kaytee Igloo Habitat Hideout

Amazon

What We Like
  • Semi-transparent, so you can see your guinea pig

  • Available in multiple sizes and two-packs

  • Air vents on top

  • Easy to clean

What We Don't Like
  • Your guinea pig might seek out darker hiding places

Guinea pigs like to hide, and the semi-transparent Kaytee Igloo Habitat Hideout lets them get away while remaining at least a little visible, so you can see where they are in their habitat. Available in multiple sizes (though only the “Large” and “Giant” sizes are guinea pig appropriate), the Kaytee Igloo is durable and easy to clean, making it an excellent alternative to cardboard hideouts, which your pig will chew apart over time. They’ve also got vent holes on top so it doesn’t get too stuffy inside. The Kaytee hideouts are even available in two-packs.

Material: Plastic | Dimensions: 12 x 10.5 x 6.25 inches (large); 15.75 x 12.75 x 8.5 inches (giant)

Best Hanging Toy

Oxbow Play Wall

Oxbow Enriched Life Play Wall

Chewy

What We Like
  • Danglies can be replaced to extend life of the product

  • Satisfies your pet’s instinctual needs

  • Natural Materials

What We Don’t Like
  • More expensive than some other options

The play wall comes with detachable dangly toys that come in a variety of shapes and natural materials, so your Guinea Pig will not be without options to find the ideal target of their teeth. Your guinea pigs need toys they can chew on to keep their teeth trimmed.

Depending on the nature of your pet, these toys will often get chewed through extremely quickly, requiring constant replacements.  The Oxbow playwall attempts to provide a chewing toy that will last a little longer. Since the dangly toys are replaceable and the mat will hold its structure even after some vigorous chewing, this product runs a good chance of outlasting many other hanging toy options. It’s available in two sizes though we’d recommend the large for guinea pigs.

Dimensions: 7.87 x 11.75 x 2 inches | Materials: Natural Fabric, Wood

Final Verdict

Since we recommend multiple toys to satisfy the different needs of your guinea pig, your best all-in-one option is the JanYoo 7-Piece Chew Toys set, which includes high-quality wooden chews and toys. It's also crucial to provide a hiding place for your guinea pig. We like the Living World Pet Tunnel, which is collapsible, sturdy, and can combine with more tunnels or tent structures to give your pig lots of places to explore.

What to Look for in Guinea Pig Toys

Safety

Always consider the safety of a potential toy before purchase. It’s always a good idea to stick to natural materials and avoid any chemicals that could be harmful to your pet. Make sure to avoid any toys that your guinea pig’s leg might get caught in, like exercise wheels or bridge toys that have gaps between the sticks for example. Also, avoid any toys that your guinea pig might climb up onto and then fall off.

The good thing about guinea pigs is they tend to like very simple toys, but you always want to consider any possible risks before introducing anything new to their enclosure.

Hiding Places

Guinea Pigs like to hide to feel safe and secure, so it’s always good to offer them at least one cozy hiding spot in their enclosure.

"If they cannot find a place to hide, guinea pigs can get stressed because hiding is how they would typically get away from predators," says Hepworth. "I like to have many tunnels in my guinea pigs' enclosure so they can get to point A to point B stealthily if they feel they need to."

The Chew Factor

As rodents, guinea pigs’ teeth don’t stop growing. In order for your pet to maintain healthy teeth, they need toys designed to be chewed on. This could be any soft wood, twig, natural rope or fiber, or many options available from retailers. This is an absolute must and the most important thing you need in your enclosure beyond food and water.

Since these toys will get chewed through it’s always nice to have replacements on hand, however they tend to be extremely cheap and worst case you can go outside and collect some twigs to do the trick in a pinch.

FAQ
  • What toys do guinea pigs like?

    Guinea Pigs love toys that they can either chew, hide in, or both! Beyond that, like many mammals, toys they can play with or roll around will provide the needed entertainment factor for your pet.

  • Can guinea pigs have stuffed toys?

    Most guinea pigs do like stuffed toys! However, it is important to avoid anything that metal, small glass, or plastic pieces that your guinea pig could choke on.

  • Do guinea pigs need chew toys?

    Yes! Guinea Pig teeth don’t stop growing so it is vital to always have chew toys which serve the purpose of keeping your pet’s teeth trimmed and healthy.

Why Trust The Spruce Pets?

Ellie Welles is a writer and product expert for The Spruce Pets. Her writing has previously appeared in Newsweek.

We tested and researched numerous products to create this list. We’re passionate about ensuring your pets have safe, affordable, and fun toys to enjoy. For additional background on guinea pig toys, we spoke to Keala Hepworth, Bunny House Supervisor at Best Friends Animal Society who spoke about the benefits and features of toys.

A specialist in cats small pets, Ellie previously spoke with a variety of sources and utilized experts in small animal care to assemble the best chinchilla cages. Her two cats were a little more helpful when it came to finding great window perches.

The Spruce Pets uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
  1. "Guinea Pig Care." Tri-City Animal Clinic.

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