You don’t need to be a kitchen connoisseur to whip up some healthy DIY guinea pig treats. If you want to bust out the apron, there are plenty of safe recipes for guinea pigs that offer more nutrition and less fillers and preservatives than many store-bought treats. And the directions couldn’t be easier! Simply grind, … Continue Reading
Having hay available for rabbits 24/7 is super important for their digestion and teeth. In fact, 80% of what your bun is eating should be fresh, quality rabbit hay. But eating the same snack all day every day can get a bit boring. Even rabbits appreciate some occasional variety when it comes to this diet … Continue Reading
Small animal lovers fight plenty of losing battles every day. Stray guinea pig hay finds its way to a spotless carpet minutes after the vacuum cleaner’s job is done. Your black sweater laughs at the lint roller’s attempt to remove all signs of snuggles with your furry BFF. And odor? Even the most diligent cage … Continue Reading
Therapy dogs are all the rage right now, but what about therapy rabbits? Totally a thing. While not much research has been done with therapy rabbits specifically, we know that the benefits of spending time with therapy animals are seen across species. Anxiety? No biggie. High blood pressure? See you later. Elisabeth Van Every, Communications & Outreach … Continue Reading
Oh, calcium. So misunderstood. While we know that guinea pig diets too high in calcium can lead to bladder stones, the trendy low-calcium menus have proven that too little calcium can cause bone and dental problems. Guinea pigs that don’t get enough calcium can leech it from their bones, threatening bladder stone formation regardless. Not … Continue Reading
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