Guinea Pigs

Some animals are dominant and aggressive, while others are submissive and passive. Find out what behaviors, sounds and signs your pet is showing to tell whether or not they are showing animal submission.

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Guinea pigs can make lovely pets, but potential owners need to know a few things about guinea pigs before deciding on them. If you are a guinea pig owner and have tips for people considering guinea pigs as pets, please share them here.

Guinea pigs can be lovely pets, but there are a few things you should know before getting a pet guinea pig. From expected life span to the social nature of guinea pigs, here are some things to consider before choosing a guinea pig as a pet.

A simple guide to choosing a healthy pet guinea pig or cavy.

An introduction to guinea pig behavior, including common vocalizations and other things guinea pigs do to communicate, to help with understanding guinea pig behavior.

An introduction to pet guinea pigs (cavies), including advice on where to get a guinea pig and choosing a pet guinea pig.

Guide to the various breeds of guinea pigs or cavies, such as american, abyssinian, peruvian, silky, and more.

Information about hairless guinea pigs, the skinny pig and the Baldwin Guinea Pig

The guinea pig care guide is a compilation of all the guinea pig advice and articles from About Exotic Pets.

Advice on setting up a cage for your pet guinea pig, including advice on size, design, bedding and accessories.

The basic dietary needs of guinea pigs and advice on feeding pet guinea pigs.

About grooming guinea pigs - nail clipping.

Gallery of pet Guinea Pig pictures submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.

Names for pet guinea pigs submitted by their owners (and how to get your guinea pig names included!).

Sites that have good advice and ideas on building your own large guinea pig cages.

Here's information on cages nearly large enough for guinea pigs found online.

Five books on caring for guinea pigs which offer good, up to date advice on keeping guinea pigs (cavies) as pets.

A selection of wonderful merchandise related to guinea pigs, with links to online sources.

The group of small mammals comprised of hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice and rats are commonly found at pets stores, and favorites as family pets. While they are all rodents they have varied requirements for space and social interaction, and have differing qualities as pets, and a comparison of their basic needs can help you narrow your...

Cedar and pine shavings are a commonly available pet care product, but can be harmful to the pets for which they are intended. Here's why they are best avoided and some possible alternatives.

Information on the association and it's mandate, as well as some good guinea pig information.

A "guinea pig portal" gathering a great collection of  information and resources all about guinea pigs.

Fun site with games, songs, stories, polls, and the "other guinea pig FAQ."

An excellent site that give detailed instructions to make Cubes and Coroplast (C&C) cages which are an inexpensive way to give your guinea pigs ample room to live. Also includes other general care information for pet guinea pigs.

Great care guide for guinea pigs with an extensive medical section.

Online database of guinea pigs looking for homes - browse adoption listings or post information on guinea pigs needing homes.

Seagull's thorough resource on all aspects of caring for guinea pigs.

These handmade reversible cozies are great for your guinea pig for snuggling with your piggy and for playtime or sleeping.

Excellent source of information on many medical and care concerns of guinea pigs.

Guinea Pigs and UVB Lighting

Are you thinking about breeding guinea pigs? Do you know what age to breed guinea pigs at? Find out here!

Paper Shavings Pet Bedding is a new recycled paper pet bedding that offers absorbency, little to no dust, and someplace comfy for your pet to sleep.

Is it a ginny pig or guinea pig? Find out the history of the name and even some other names used for the popular pet.

Guinea pigs are only one of many pocket pets. Find out more about them and others here.

Is there such a thing as a guinea pig heat cycle?