Fires are stressful, worrying about your pets can be stressful, so let’s ease some of the stress as we put the problem of “what to pack?” to bed! During ‘bush-fire season’ (Spring-Summer) it may be necessary to relocate you and your family, this may include a furry, finned or feathered friend. Just like we […]
Precocious Guinea Pigs
With most animals, the general consensus is to wait until they are fully grown and mature before allowing them to breed. The opposite is true with guinea pigs. If you do wish to breed your female guinea pig, it is important to do so BEFORE she is fully mature. This is because guinea pigs produce relatively enormous offspring. In order to deliver such a large […]
Teaching a Guinea Pig Tricks
Guinea Pigs are great pets for children. They are cute, furry and a small and manageable size for children to look after. Training a Guinea Pig to perform a few basic tricks is a good way to enhance the experience between child and pet and it keeps the Guinea Pig mentally stimulated, active and healthy while being fun and rewarding for your child. […]
Foot-Sore Guinea Pigs
Dermatitis specific to the feet is known as pododermatitis and is a common problem in pet guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have little footpads on the soles of all four feet. With constant abrasion on harsh bedding, particularly in wire-bottomed cages, the skin becomes thickened and hardened. This damaged skin cracks and ulcerates and then is […]
Seven Fun Facts About Pocket Pets
Did You Know? • Guinea pigs have only three toes on their hind feet and four toes on the front feet. • A female guinea pig can come back on heat and be fertile within 2 hours of giving birth – hence it is best to separate the male and female prior to the birth! […]
Caring for your Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs generally have few health problems. If they are well fed and properly cared for, they rarely get sick. Therefore, to ensure good health, you need to take care of your guinea pig’s basic needs, such as a proper diet, a clean environment and regular exercise. Get to know your guinea pig and observe it closely. A healthy guinea pig has clear, bright […]