When I first got a rabbit at age 19, I knew nothing. I took in a rabbit who someone didn’t want, and I didn’t think to find out anything about having one first. To be fair to myself, the internet wasn’t really around then, so information was harder to come by, but I didn’t even … Continue Reading
In the wild, guinea pigs — or cavies —live in the high-altitude grasslands of the Andes Mountains in regions of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Those grassy highlands typically stay between 65°F and 75°F, which happens to be the ideal temperature range for your guinea pig too.In fact, hot weather can be extremely dangerous for piggies … Continue Reading
Issues with teeth are some of the most common health issues rabbits and Guinea pigs have. These issues are related to the fact that their teeth continuously grow throughout their lifetime, around 3-4 inches per year! If our pets’ teeth are not consistently worn down at the same rate they grow, they can experience weight … Continue Reading
Whew! Can you believe it’s already mid July? I can’t! It seems like summer goes by fast, but summer days can get soooo long when you’re a curious piggy with a big imagination. But don’t worry — I’ve got some squeak-tastic boredom busters to keep your cavy’s whiskers wiggling all summer (and beyond!). But first — a … Continue Reading
Is it possible for your pet rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, etc. to get mites or worms from the hay it eats? The short answer is that it’s possible but fairly unlikely. For the longer answer, read on!What are mites?Mites are tiny (barely visible) eight-legged parasites similar to ticks or lice. One of the most common … Continue Reading
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