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Keeping your guinea pig healthy is essential to your little fella’s happiness. While guinea pigs are generally healthy, they do require some specific care.

Guinea pig eating an apple

Caring for Guinea Pig Hair

Posted on July 29, 2020July 17, 2020 by Coleen

Guinea pig hair requires varying degrees of care based on length and texture. Caring for…

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Guinea pig on wood

Guinea Pig Nail Trimming

Posted on June 24, 2020July 17, 2020 by Coleen

Like humans, guinea pig nails keep on growing their entire lives. While in a natural…

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Guinea pig scratching

Guinea Pigs and Mites

Posted on May 20, 2020April 26, 2023 by Coleen

Unfortunately, mites are a reality for guinea pigs. Your furry friend will probably get an…

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General Health Routines for Guinea Pigs

Posted on April 29, 2020May 31, 2020 by Coleen

Guinea pigs are easy to take care of as pets and require little daily maintenance….

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Understanding Physical Characteristics of Guinea Pigs

Posted on April 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Coleen

While guinea pigs appear small, there are many areas to their bodies. Each area has…

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Guinea pig on grass

Socialization of Guinea Pigs with Humans

Posted on April 22, 2020May 24, 2020 by Coleen

Proper socialization for guinea pigs to humans is essential for guinea pigs in captivity. Otherwise,…

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Treating a Guinea Pig Bite

Posted on April 16, 2020May 24, 2020 by Coleen

Most guinea pigs are gentle creatures and not even slightly aggressive. However, there is still…

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Pair of guinea pigs eating a treat

Social Life for Guinea Pigs

Posted on April 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Coleen

Guinea pigs are inherently social creatures. In the wild, social life for guinea pigs comes…

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My name is Coleen, and I love guinea pigs. Growing up, we had over 200 of them at various points. So, I started Guinea Pig Center to share and find people who also love these amazing little critters.

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