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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381760) • Rockingham, Australia 1 Oct 18

The goats at Perth Royal Show in Western Australia were housed in a big pavilion labelled ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. The goats shared the area with llamas, alpacas, cavies (guinea pigs), rabbits and some petting areas and...

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help! my cavy topples her bowl over!

marshlily @marshlily (11) • Philippines 17 Feb 13

I bought a 3 month old female peruvian cavy last December. I'm basically new to this. I was given pellets by the store and my cavy seemed to like it. My stock ran out recently though and I had to buy another food product. This one...

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Do you let your cavy roam around the house?

hardworker1972 @hardworker1972 (311) • United States 3 Jul 11

We have two adorable guinea pigs that I love like my children. One is long haired and very calm and the other is short haired and likes to roam. I let him out of his cage at least 2 to 3 times a week and roam around the den. We...

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Do you take your guinea pig to a vet when it's ill?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 24 Mar 11

I just noticed my guinea pig has a strange growth under his right eye. His eyes are black and the growth or cyst or whatever it is is white, so it stands out. It's at the bottom of his eye, curved and narrow, like a new moon...

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What is your guinea pig's name and why?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 4 Feb 11

Believe it or not, I named my cavy "Rambo Houdini Fudge" but we just call him "Rambo" for short. We decided that would be a good name for him because he is so lively and listless. He likes to be help only a short while and then he...

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Guinea pigs. To get, or not to get?

elysiamarie @elysiamarie (147) • Canada 13 Jan 11

Hello fellow animal lovers, I was on Kijiji the other night, and came across an add for a free male guinea pig with cage etc. The funny thing is, I was already looking at breeders websites around me. I have had Guinea...

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Some Help for Hay Allergies

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 20 Oct 08

As some of you here know, I foster rescued guinea pigs. Lately there have been a few returns due to allergies, so I thought I'd make a post of some tips to try if you are having problems with allergies and thinking of giving up...

Help Me Create a Guinea Pig Calendar

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 2 Sep 08

I'm helping to create a guinea pig calendar for the rescue this year (well, I'm taking photos for a few of the months, I'm not doing the entire thing). We're doing a themed calendar this year and there are a few months I still...

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Can cavies be covered by pet medical insurance?

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 26 Aug 08

My dear little cavy "Sqweeky" is about 5 years old and is bleeding when he poops. I have wanted to take him to the local vet but the cost for even just an office visit is almost $50. And that is just the visit; no labs, no x-rays,...

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Do You Let Your Guinea Pigs Have Outdoor Time?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 25 Mar 08

I don't generally, I am way too afraid. There are so many things that could happen. The few times that I have done it, I've been right there literally no more than 2 feet away the entire time. We have hawks in the area, there...

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March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 1 Mar 08

Many people don't realize, that like puppies and kittens, pet store guinea pigs (and other pets) also come from pet mills. Instead of supporting the pet mill industry, if you're considering getting a pair of guinea pigs, check...

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Do your guinea pigs like to climb?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 13 Aug 07

One of my current foster guinea pigs just loves climbing and jumping on top of anything. She'll jump on top of her pigloo, her wooden house, and she'll run up and down the ramp to her loft all day long. Her roomie finally caught...

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Maremma @Maremma (30) • United States 7 Apr 07

Does anyone here have guinea pigs for pets? I currently have 16 and adore every single one. I would love to talk to other people that love their babies like I do mine. My very first guinea pig was a birthday gift from my best...

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Guinea Pigs are Social Animals

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 30 Mar 07

Why do so many people have a single guinea pig, when guinea pigs are clearly social animals?I've noticed a lot of people either only buy one piggie, or one dies and they never think of getting their remaining piggie another...

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My smalles guinea pig - Isn't she cute?:)

lenywp @lenywp (1963) • Australia 3 Mar 07

This was the latest addition to our guinea pig family. She was born in November 2006. Gee they grow fast.:) Hehe, furry little thing. Her fur is a little weird because I took this photo after she had a bath. :)

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Some People Make Me Sick!

freak369 @freak369 (5112) • United States 19 Feb 07

Frozen Guinea Pig Found in Restaurant Freezer http://www.weirdnewstoday.com/2006/01/frozen-guinea-pig-found-in-restaurant.htm In DeKalb County, Georgia, a county health inspector found a frozen guinea pig tucked in a freezer...

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zeebmx @zeebmx (1) • Greece 16 Feb 07

guinea pigs are very fun animals dont you agree?

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Can You Walk A Guinea Pig? Of Course You Can!

freak369 @freak369 (5112) • United States 7 Feb 07

Most people think that guinea pigs are 'cute rats'; sorry, I love rats too buy guinea pigs are much more entertaining in my opinion. I got the bright idea that I wanted to take my piggies with me to the store, carrying three of...

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What size cage does your guinea pig have?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 6 Feb 07

Why did you choose that size? Do you feel like your guinea pigs have enough room to run around and get exercise? Did you buy your cage or make it yourself? I use the cages like the ones at www.guineapigcages.com built of...

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How can you stop your guinea pig from scratching a cut?

pebbles724 @pebbles724 (642) • United States 28 Jan 07

One of our guinea pigs has a bad cut on her side and she keeps scratching and biting it. Everytime it starts to heal, she makes it bleed again because she keeps scratching and biting it. What can we do about this? Can anyone...

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