Category: Guinea Pig 101


  • The Great Hay Swap: How to Refresh Your Guinea Pigโ€™s Diet Without the Drama

    ๐ŸŒพ Why Hay Isnโ€™t โ€œJust Hayโ€ If youโ€™ve ever watched your guinea pigs bury their little faces into a fresh pile of hay, you know โ€” this stuff is sacred. ๐Ÿฅฐ Hay isnโ€™t just bedding or filler. Itโ€™s 90% of a guinea pigโ€™s diet and the secret to strong teeth, healthy digestion, and a happy mood. But…

  • Bonded for Life: How to Get the Social Side of Guinea Pigs Right

    ๐ŸนGuinea pigs might be small, but their hearts (and social circles!) are huge. โค๏ธ These gentle, chatty fluffballs are herd animals by nature โ€” which means companionship isnโ€™t just nice to have, itโ€™s essential for their well-being. ๐Ÿซถ Why Guinea Pigs Need Friends In the wild, guinea pigs live in small herds for safety and…

  • How to Travel with Guinea Pigs (Short Trips, Vet Visits, Moving Homes)

    Travel time for your little squeaky buddies doesnโ€™t have to be stressful; it just takes a bit of prepping, patience, and the right gear. Whether youโ€™re driving to the vet, heading off for a weekend, or relocating home, hereโ€™s how to keep your guinea pigs calm, safe and comfortable on the move. โœˆ๏ธ Why Travel…

  • Guinea Pig Seasonal Care: Summer vs. Winter

    As the air gets cooler and the days grow shorter, itโ€™s time to help our furry little friends transition from sunshine to snuggle season! โ˜€๏ธโžก๏ธโ„๏ธ While summer brings worries about heat and hydration, winter care is all about keeping your piggies warm, cozy, and comfortable. Hereโ€™s how to adjust your guinea pig care routine with the seasons…

  • When Guinea Pigs Go Silent

    ๐Ÿน Diagnosing Quiet Days Most of us know the sweet sound of morning squeaks โ€” that cheerful chorus telling us itโ€™s veggie time! So when your guinea pig suddenly falls silent, it can feelโ€ฆ unsettling. Does quiet mean somethingโ€™s wrong? Or are they just taking a little break from chatting? Letโ€™s peek behind the silence…

  • ๐Ÿน Behind the Scenes: What Prospective Guinea Pig Parents Donโ€™t See

    When people imagine guinea pig life, they picture soft squeaks, gentle purrs, and adorable popcorning. And yes โ€” thereโ€™s plenty of that! But behind every perfectly arranged cage photo and happy wheek is a whole world of quiet care, tiny adjustments, and not-so-glamorous moments that keep our little friends healthy and content. Today, letโ€™s peek…

  • Guinea Pig Behavior: Decoding the โ€˜Zoomieโ€™ & Other Body Language No One Talks About

    Guinea pigs may be small, but their personalities are anything but. From dramatic sprints around the cage to soft little rumbles that sound like a motor, every movement tells a story. As pet parents, the more we understand these subtle (and sometimes hilarious) signals, the better we can care for our furry friends. ๐ŸŽ๏ธ The…

  • ๐Ÿน How Much Does a Happy, Healthy Guinea Pig Really Cost?

    What Every Cavy Parent Should Know Bringing a guinea pig into your home is exciting, heartwarming, and yesโ€ฆ a little pricey. Blueberry & Ginger are living proof that the love they bring is pricelessโ€”but it helps to know what to budget for before you commit. From setup to daily care, hereโ€™s a breakdown of the typical…

  • How to Bond with Your Guinea Pig (Blueberry & Ginger Approved)

    Bringing home a guinea pig is excitingโ€”but like any relationship, it takes time, patience, and a lot of snacks to build trust. When I first welcomed Blueberry and Ginger into my life, they were shy little fluffballs who ran for cover at the sound of a sneeze. Fast forward a few months, and now they…

  • From Ancient Andes to Cozy Cages: The History and Charm of Guinea Pigs

    If youโ€™ve ever shared your home with a guinea pig, you know theyโ€™re not just petsโ€”theyโ€™re tiny bundles of personality with a knack for stealing hearts. Blueberry and Ginger (my two mischievous cavies) certainly think so. But before they were busy wheeking at me for their fifth snack of the day, guinea pigs had a…