Our Guinea Pig Care Guide

From first-time setups to long-term care, our Guinea Pig Care Guide supports every piggy parent on their journey.

Biology & History

Sexing Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig Companionship

Sounds and Behaviour

Breeds & Fur Varieties

Taming & Bonding

Before You Become a Piggy Parent ⭐IMPORTANT READ⭐

First-Time Piggy Parent Hub - full of great resources to begin your piggy journey!

Find a Rescue, Vet or Pet Sitter

Cage Size

Bedding

Cage Accessories

Cage Cleaning

Cage Location - Indoor or Outdoor?

Exercise and Floortime

Litter Training

Hay

Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs

Pellets

Grass & Forages

Water

Bloat

Bumblefoot

Health Care Chart

Keeping Warm & Cool

Nail Clipping & Grooming

Parasites & Skin Conditions

Pee - What's Normal & What's Not?

Poo - What's Normal & What's Not?

Senior Guinea Pig Care

Weighing Your Guinea pig

Popular Topics

New To Guinea Pigs?

Are you about to embark on your piggy-parent journey for the very first time?

Read this very important section first!

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What Cage Size Is Best?

Learn the minimum cage size your guinea pigs need to stay healthy, happy, and active.

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What Foods Can Guinea Pigs Eat?

Learn what foods you can safety feed your piggies - and which ones to avoid!

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Males or Females?

Explore how male and female guinea pigs differ in behaviour, bonding, and what it means for you as an owner.

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