Q: How do I know my guinea pig is ill and that I should take him to the vet? A: Guinea pigs are generally very hardy animals, but, like all rodents, they are very vulnerable to stress associated with poor care, the wrong diet or even temperatures that are too warm or too cold. Your […]
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Anybody who has ever had long hair will know how painful it can be to remove knots from your hair, especially if you are sensitive to pain. Now, imagine how painful it will be if those knots formed mats in your hair. Animals feel pain too, and you wouldn’t want them to suffer and be
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It has become very trendy to celebrate our pets’ birthdays with an event similar to a child’s birthday party. We celebrate their actual birthdays or, if the date of birth is not known, some people use the date they adopted their pet. But most animals age faster than humans, which means they are actually older
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Have you ever wondered whether you should brush your guinea pig’s teeth? The short answer is no. Guinea pigs do not need tooth brushing. Their teeth, unlike ours, grow continuously throughout their lives and are not prone to developing cavities as ours are. Their high fibre diet also helps to keep the teeth clean. It
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In his natural environment, your guinea pig wouldn’t sit in a cage all day and night. He would be out in the wild, running and foraging for food. Although he is much safer with you, he still needs some stimulation to keep his mind active. One way to do this, is to play games with
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