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Am I Ready for Guinea Pigs? A Guide for Kids
Guinea Pigs are a BIG commitment for a small animal! They can live 5-7 years. Think about how old you'll be in 5 years' time, will you...
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Guinea Pig Care 101
There's lots to think about when it comes to guinea pig care!
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Jan 231 min
How do I choose the right vet for my Guinea Pigs?
Vets do a fantastic job! Unfortunately, due to the fact that Guinea Pigs are classed as an exotic pet, it can be tricky to find a vet...
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Jan 203 min
Key Factors for a Successful Adoption
Here’s a more in-depth look at factors I take into account when considering adoption application: * Minimum housing size requirements...
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Jan 91 min
How to save money without compromising on care quality
Times are certainly tough at the moment. There are plenty of ways you can save money whilst still giving your Guinea Pigs everything they...
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Dec 24, 20232 min
I have a lonely boar, what are my options?
There are a lot of bereaved male Guinea Pigs at the moment, and a lot of people asking for advice. There are several different routes you...
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Nov 4, 20231 min
Christmas Policy on Adoptions
Here is my Christmas Policy in a nutshell - animals are not gifts. It’s NEVER a good idea to surprise anyone with a pet. There’s a big...
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Oct 21, 20231 min
6 Questions Everybody Asks...
Some of the most common questions I get from people who are thinking about adopting Guinea Pigs for the first time: Are Guinea Pigs...
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Oct 21, 20231 min
Reasons to Consider Older Guinea Pigs
Baby Guinea Pigs are super cute and it’s lovely to watch them grow up. However, rescues are absolutely bursting with older Guinea Pigs...
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Aug 20, 20232 min
Breeding Guinea Pigs; How hard could it be?!
Have you thought about breeding Guinea Pigs? I have spoken to a few people who say they have been tempted to breed, so I thought I would...
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Jul 23, 20232 min
Give boars a chance!
So many rescues are full of boars, because boars can be harder to rehome. One reason for this is that as a rule, boars should only live...
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Jul 23, 20231 min
Guinea Pigs are for life, not just for kids!
For some reason, there’s a widespread perception that small animals are only for children. So many times when I mention I have Guinea...
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Jul 23, 20231 min
Give us space please!
Guinea pigs may be small creatures, but they need a surprisingly large amount of space in order to live their best lives. Unfortunately,...
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Jun 30, 20231 min
How to avoid piggy scammers!
Social media is a great tool for responsible breeders and rescues to connect with potential owners. Unfortunately this also opens the...
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Jun 13, 20231 min
Why Should I Adopt from a Rescue?
I would never judge anyone for buying Guinea Pigs from a pet shop. I’ve done it myself. For many people, it’s just the most accessible...
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Jun 13, 20231 min
Bonding with your guinea pigs (no, they don't hate you!)
Many people become disheartened when they get new piggies and they seemingly don’t want anything to do with humans! Firstly, most Guinea...
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Feb 1, 20201 min
I Don't Recommend Run-Hutch Combos!
On the face of it, many people think this type of set-up is a great idea - giving Guinea Pigs access to grass whenever they like....
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