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Grooming care for guinea pigs
Just like many other pets, guinea pigs require grooming as well. Many piggy parents ask me during YouTube Live, how much grooming care do guinea pigs need? Despite their name, guinea pigs are actually quite clean animals. There are just a few solid things to remember about guinea pig care you should know! Guinea Pig…
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Do guinea pigs like to be held?
Resisting the urge to pick up adorable little creatures is almost impossible, but some would rather be left alone. Guinea pigs are an interesting case because they are naturally prey animals who spook in the presence of larger creatures, but they have also been domesticated as companions for people. Yes, some like being held but…
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How to bond with your guinea pig
Have you just adopted a new guinea pig, but don’t know how to get your guinea pig to trust you? Do they ever run away from you when all you want to do is bond with your guinea pigs? Guinea pigs are naturally very skittish and tend to hide because they are prey animals. They…
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How to train your guinea pig to do tricks
I always tell everyone that guinea pigs are smart and curious animals, but some people don’t believe me. So, I wanted to show you some clips showing how smart Tofu and Dumpling are and how to also train your guinea pigs do some tricks! Before you start the process, make sure you prepare some small…
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Guinea pig sounds and their meanings
Guinea pigs did not originate in New Guinea and they are not pigs. The origin of their name is mostly unknown, but you might be right in guessing that the latter part of their name has something to do with all of the noises they make. These chatty pets tend to make quite a ruckus…
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Why does my guinea pig stare at me?
Guinea pigs are very interesting and intelligent pets to have. Sometimes they react in ways where we wonder why? Sometimes I get asked, “Why do my guinea pigs stare so much”? Well, it depends on the situation, but let’s talk about it. If you watched my recent vlog, you may begin to notice all the…