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Guinea Pigs are one of the most popular pet rodent choices

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

A high-fiber diet is essential to keeping guinea pig teeth healthy.

Guinea pigs are the perfect friend for any child who cannot have the traditional dog or cat for emotional support.

Peruvian guinea pigs have a lifespan of about four to seven years. Some have even been known to live up to eight years when properly cared for.

Guinea Pig Names

Pregnant Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig foraging for food.

Guinea pigs playing house!

A woman working with a laptop while her little foster guinea pig sits near her.

Largest Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig Nail Clipping

An adult male American Guinea Pig getting his nails clipped. It is important to keep your guinea pig calm during the process of nail clipping.

Do Guinea Pigs Sleep

A baby Alpaca Guinea Pig. Alpaca guinea pigs are some of the more expensive guinea pigs.

A healthy Guinea pig in cage drinking water. It is very important that the guinea pig has access to clean water at all times.

A guinea pig at the vet getting treated.

Be cautious to hold your guinea pigs correctly so they're not hurt.

Two lovely guinea pigs nose to nose in summer. Guinea pigs have a variety of sounds to communicate with each other.

Guinea Pigs Squeak

A very relaxed little black and white guinea pig in his cage.

Do Guinea Pigs Bite

Guinea pig mother and baby. A guinea pig may bite to protect her baby.

Three guinea pigs grazing in the garden. A guinea pig may bite when feeling threatened.

Guinea Pigs Pregnant

It is important that pregnant guinea pigs get enough nutrients in their diet.

A Guinea pig with cubs in a cage. The mother should get healthy food and fresh water every day.

Pregnant female skinny guinea pig on a wooden table.

Where Do Guinea Pigs Come From Originally

A Guinea pig sitting outdoors in summer. The first written record of the guinea pig appears from a 1547 account in Santo Domingo.

A little girl playing with her pet guinea pig.

Little guinea pig in summer outside on the grass. The domesticated guinea pig is one of six recognized species that belongs to the genus of Cavia.

Guinea Pig Types

The American Crested is completely one color - apart from its characteristic white crest on its head.

The cute Coronet is a longhaired guinea pig breed that has a striking resemblance to the Silkie Guinea Pig.

The English Crested Guinea Pig tends to have a reserved and shy demeanor.

Often described as the Siamese Cats of guinea pigs, Himalayan guinea pigs are born with a solid white coat and red eyes.

2 Cute Rex guinea pigs on the lawn, with white daisies flowers.

The Texel Guinea Pig is a newer cavy breed, although it has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years.

Teddy guinea pigs love to spend time with their owners.

The Skinny pig is entirely hairless except for a small collection of strands on their nose, feet, legs, and back.

A Red Abyssinian Guinea Pig on green grass.

A group of three American Guinea Pigs cuddling together.

Peruvian guinea pigs have long and luscious hair that needs regular grooming.

Hairless Guinea Pigs

A Hairless guinea pig in the grass. These skinny piggies may have an unusual look about them, but they make great pets and are gaining in popularity.

Cute skinny guinea pig baby near a bowl with food, in a cage.

Guinea pig eats lettuce. A guinea pig should get a variety of foods, including fresh vegetables and fruit.

Guinea Pig Diet

Guinea pig eating pellets from a ceramic bowl in his cage.

Do Female Guinea Pigs Have Periods

When their mother licks them, puppies bodies release hormones that make them feel comforted

Guinea pig with newborn babies. Guinea pigs have estrous cycles, which are different from periods - they do not have bleeding as in a menstrual cycle.

A red Abyssinian Guinea Pig on green grass outside. While they enjoy human affection, guinea pigs need to be with others of their own kind and should always be kept in pairs or small groups.