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  Do Guinea Pigs Need Chew Toys? Guinea pigs have teeth that are constantly growing throughout their lives. To prevent dental problems occurring, your guinea pig’s teeth need to be worn down. Chew toys are a must for guinea pigs as they help file their teeth down to stop them from becoming overly long. The best chew toys for guinea pigs are made out of safe wood. Wood is efficient at wearing down your guinea pig’s teeth when they gnaw on it. Here are a few of the best chew toys for your guinea pig: Natural Willow Sticks   Organic Apple Sticks...

  Exercising Your Guinea Pig Inside Allowing your guinea pig inside exercise is a great way for it to burn off energy and play. You could use a safe and secure room to provide your guinea pig with free range time, or you could use a playpen. Even if your guinea pig lives in a large and spacious cage, you should still provide them with exercise outside of their habitat. You should aim to exercise your guinea pig for at least 1 hour each day if they live in a big cage. However, more is always better! If your guinea...

Happy and tamed guinea pigs will rarely bite, so it can be confusing and worrying when they do lash out. Do Guinea Pigs Bite? Guinea pigs can bite or nip, but this is usually when they mistake you for food or they feel threatened. Read on to find out more about why your guinea pigs might be biting you and how to solve it. Do Guinea Pigs Bite? Guinea pigs are usually docile and friendly pets, but they can bite and act aggressively for various reasons. If you’ve not had your guineas pig long, then they could bite or nip you....

 Ileus Guinea pigs should always be eating and defecating. If you see your guinea pig hasn't touched his/her food or you are seeing fewer stools being passed your guinea pig may have ileus. Ileus is when gas builds up in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) and due to the lack of normal peristalsis and no food causes discomfort and the gas is unable to leave the body. This is actually a  life-threatening condition and your guinea pig should receive immediate medical attention to get the proper medications before it gets worse. Ileus can be caused secondarily by an underlying illness...

What's the Deal with Organic Apple Sticks? Picture this: your guinea pig, happily munching away on a tasty apple stick, their little paws holding it steady like they're at a fancy dinner party. These chew toys are not only delicious for your pet, but they also help keep their teeth healthy and trim. It's a win-win situation! How to Keep Your Guinea Pig Happy Let's face it, a happy guinea pig equals a happy pet parent. And what better way to keep your furry friend entertained than with some organic apple sticks? Just toss one in their cage and watch...