Nobody tells you these things about owning a guinea pig!

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Guinea pigs can make good pets, but though they may appear lower maintenance than a cat or a dog, they still require plenty of love and attention. If you get young guinea pigs, it’s easier to train ...

Pets come in all shapes and sizes, and currently we have a lot of guinea pigs.

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

There are a handful of animals that come to mind when people think of getting a first pet, and a guinea pig is definitely on the list. They're small and cute and seem to spend a lot of time ...