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Learn why exercise is essential for guinea pigs and discover fun ways to keep them active, healthy, and happy in their habitat.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn about hamster habitats, bedding and nesting which will help your hamster to live a long and happy life.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
It is essential to determine if your Guinea pig is happy and healthy. We've identified several signs that will help you ensure that your pet is happy and healthy.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn the many fun and easy ways to provide stimulating toys to enrich the environment of your pet rat or mouse.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can get Lilli some huts and nesting/bedding material to hide/play in. Guinea pigs enjoy burrowing/tunneling so things like huts and pipes are fun for them. You can find plenty of options in pet stores, or make things your self out of shredded paper, toilet paper rolls, PVC pipe, etc. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Pet Coach has a couple of great articles on guinea pig care, and I will post them below for you. I hope this helps. https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-new-guinea-pig/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-best-way-to-care-for-and-feed-your-guinea-pig/
Updated on September 24th, 2025
This cage is much better than a rabbit cage but I feel like it is too small for two guinea pigs. Have you considered making your own cage? There are many websites dedicated to this. ( https://abyssinianguineapigtips.com/make-guinea-pig-cage/ ) ( https://diyprojects.com/diy-guinea-pig-cage-ideas/ )
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I would recommend buying a cage with plenty of room for Daisy and Stella to move around. If they are new additions to the house I would take them to a vet for a good exam to make sure they are healthy. At local pet stores they sell bedding and food for guinea pigs. I recommend handling them often which helps make them friendly and become a good pet
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Congratulations on your new pet! To help Chanel feel safe, you can move slowly around her. First just standing near her cage, then placing your hand in the cage without touching her, and then gently petting her before attempting to pick her up. Guinea pigs are curious and like to play with toys and burrow in tunnels. In order to be healthy, Chanel should have plenty of water and hay avaiyat all times. She should have a ration of pellets everyday and can have some green leafy veggies and fruits as an occasional treat. You should monitor her for signs of diarrhea, skin issues, loss of appetite and energy and have her seen by a vet if any of these occur.
Updated on September 24th, 2025