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Free, expert advice on caring for guinea pigs

When it comes to guinea pigs, the company of a furry friend is key to their happiness! Discover more advice about looking after your precious piggies in our articles below.

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Thinking about adopting guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs are lovable, social animals. That’s why they can make perfect pets for families. If you’re thinking about getting a pair of furry friends, this article will tell you everything you need to know.

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There’s so much to discover on our website about keeping your guinea pigs happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…

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How many guinea pigs should you keep?

Guinea pigs are naturally sociable creatures that need companionship to stay happy. In the wild, they live together in large herds, so they should always be kept in pairs or small groups. Here we talk all about companionship and suitable combinations.
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What to do when one guinea pig dies

Most of our small pets like guinea pigs are really sociable animals and living with one or more of their own kind is really important in keeping them happy and content.
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Want to give your guinea pigs the best care possible? Our expert guide covers everything you need to know, from diet and housing to health and enrichment.

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How to look after your guinea pig’s teeth

Here we look at how to keep your guinea pig’s teeth in good shape, what to feed them and what checks you should be carrying out.

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Guinea pigs and Covid-19

Even though we're in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, your guinea pigs won't know what’s going on in the big wide world.

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Neutering your guinea pig: what you need to know

Guinea pigs are sociable animals – they should always be kept in pairs or small groups to keep them happy and healthy.

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Your guinea pigs' health: what to look out for

Health checking your guinea pigs is the best way to ensure they’re in tip top condition. Guinea pigs can be very good at hiding any health issues until they are really suffering! Here are some things to look out for and how to health check your guinea pigs.

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