Guinea Pigs | Guinea Pigs | Guide

Guinea pigs are fun, quirky companions for people of all ages. Though small, these little animals have bags of character and very distinct, individual personalities. If you’re thinking of bringing some guinea pigs into your home, you’ll be rewarded by conversational squeaks, affectionate nuzzling, and the comical sight of your pets devouring hay and vegetables like there’s no tomorrow. If you’re already an owner, then you’ll know firsthand what enjoyable and easy pets they are to look after.

Black and red guinea pig with carrot on grass

Guinea pigs make fantastic pets for children and adults alike

This guide is for longstanding, new and potential owners alike. We have in-depth information for those who want to learn about guinea pigs and their care, all organised into neat sub-sections for those who want to refresh their knowledge on a certain topic. The guide covers many aspects of guinea pig ownership, from choosing your pet all the way through to grooming and healthcare.

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Two guinea pigs driving a ferrari - cruising through our garden.

A guinea pig photo surrounded by lots of lovely flowers.

Omlet Green Eglu Go Guinea Pig Hutch and Run

three guinea pigs sat eating greens, they are grey brown and black

A guinea pig smelling the sclupture of a rabbit

My boy bob Hurley sleeping in his giraffe bed!

a dark coloured guinea pig eating cucumber from their owners hand

two guinea pigs in a garden, there is one black and one white with black and orange spots

a dark guinea pig stood in a garden amongst plants and a stone

two small guinea pigs eating carrots one is black and one is white

a small white guinea pig with a white coat with orange and black spots

a black and white guinea pig sat in a garden eating leaves

a guinea pig with a white coat and orange and black spots sat leaning against the steering wheel of a lawn mower

two guinea pigs sat next to a bunny rabbit statue, one is black and one is white with brown spots

a guinea pig with a white brown and orange coat sat on a sofa with leaves around it

A guinea pig looking fabulous after having a haircut.

a small brown guinea pig with a ball of rope next to it

a white guinea pig with black spots in a garden

Chubs and boot outside in their homemade enclosure

a one meter run for a guinea pig with a purple go hutch attached

a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig with brown spots in a one metre animal run

MY guinea pig hiding in her apparently very comfy bedding

Harris looking GorGeous for the ladies !

Dave, a Guinea Pig living in Southwest Florida, USA.

A guinea pig laying on some hay in a cage

Gizzy understands me, just as much as i do with her

Four cute Guinea Pigs laying down in washing basket

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Claire, 9 October 2021

To anyone who's looking to buy a guinea pig please buy two guinea pigs as they are social animals. My eldest guinea pigs are currently 8 years old and I have owned guinea pigs for over 10 years. Don't bathe you guinea pigs unless advised buy you vet as there skin is very sensitive. Make sure you feeding them 75% hay 10% pellets and the rest veggies that supplement vitamin c please do you research before buying a pet. Guinea pigs can be timid but if you spend time with them they are friendly creatures.

Jennifer, 28 March 2021

Guinea pigs need a least one friend for theyre here animals. They do not like to be in water, so please no pools. They need vitamin c for they dont produce it. Please provide via food and not suppliment. Feed them 70% hay 10% pellets and rest fresh veggies.

Ioulita, 2 March 2021

Do they like being bathed? If yes would it be nice to have a little paddle pool in the cage for it?

Alisa, 16 May 2020

How do you clip their claws/nails?

Meghan, 10 May 2020

I would like to buy a Baby mail Peruvian guinea pig.

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