Everything you need to know about guinea pigs
What Sounds Do Guinea Pigs Make?Guinea pigs, or cavies, are highly social animals. They typically have a male-dominated group hierarchy. As such social creatures, they have evolved a complex range of vocalizations,...
What Is Diarrhea in Guinea Pigs?Diarrhea is more common in young guinea pigs than adults, but it can happen at any age. It is essential to monitor and investigate your guinea pig’s poop daily. If you notice...
What Is Ringworm in Guinea Pigs?Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the fur, skin, and nails of a guinea pig. The fungus, known as dermatophytosis, invades the top layer of a guinea pig’s skin....
Appetite Loss and AnorexiaA guinea pig may have partial loss of appetite (inappetence) or refuse to eat altogether (anorexia). And while anorexia is mostly due to various forms of infections, inappetence...
What are Tumors and Cancers in Guinea Pigs?A tumor is a mass of abnormal cells forming new tissue or growth. Tumors may be benign, or non-cancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. A benign tumor...
Hair Loss Due to Barbering in Guinea PigsThere are many reasons for hair loss to occur in guinea pigs. One of the common causes for hair loss is due to barbering, a behavior by which guinea pigs will chew...
