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1. Guinea pigs have four toes on their front paws, but only three on their hind paws, making 14 toes in total. Some guinea pigs may be born with ad...

Guinea pigs have been around for a long time, their wild ancestors Cavia tschudii are native to the Andean mountain region. Guinea pigs are believe...

Summer is officially out the door, making way for cooler nights, blankets, and fluffy socks!   But how can we help keep our little critters wa...

Whether it be your first guinea pigs or an addition to your current herd, bringing new guinea pigs home and welcoming them into the family is alway...

Many people have the misconception that guinea pigs are easy pets, who require a small cage for their small size, and all you have to do is feed th...

Guinea pigs and bunnies are naturally curious creatures, and can become easily bored if their enclosure constantly stays the same, or they are left...

As prey animals, guinea pigs have developed interesting sleeping habits which are quite different to our own!In the past, keeping a watchful eye fo...

If you own a guinea pig (or several), I'm sure you can appreciate their extraordinary love for food, as you hear their little wheeks every time the...

Eye disease in guinea pigs is something commonly noticed  by guinea pig parents, and is often a cause for concern. Veterinary care should be sought...

The team at Guinea Pigs Australia have been working super hard behind the scenes for over 6 months now...designing, creating, testing, revising, an...

Whether by colour theming everything, having cute accessories or having extra space to zoom, there are lots of ways you can make your pets' cage X-traordinary!

Hay is by far the most important aspect of a guinea pigs diet, and should make up approximately 80% of their total daily intake, with pellets, fres...