Guinea Pigs

A guinea pig's teeth never stop growing. From the day they are born until the day they die, all 20 teeth grow continuously at a rate of roughly 1.5 to 3 mm every single week. That sounds alarming, but nature built in a solution: chewing. Specifically, chewing coarse, long-strand grass hay.

Your guinea pig isn't just sitting there looking cute. It is talking to you constantly. The problem is most owners have no idea what their pet is actually saying, and some of what they assume is dead wrong. Guinea pigs are surprisingly expressive animals with a full vocabulary of sounds, movements, and postures. Once you learn to read them, the relationship you have with your pet changes completely. This guide breaks down exactly what your guinea pig is communicating, how to

Guinea pigs are gentle, curious, and full of personality. But they are also more demanding than most people expect. Get their setup wrong and they get sick fast. Get it right and you will have a happy, active companion that greets you with excited wheeks every time you walk in the room. This guide covers everything you need to know to help your guinea pig truly thrive.