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 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...

The Steps You Should Take if Your Guinea Pigs Bites You If your guinea pig bites you, make sure you put it back into its cage or hand it to someone else so you can deal with your bite. Wash the area where you were bitten under warm water with soap to help prevent infection. If your guinea pig has drawn blood, then you should use a plaster to help stop the bleeding. If your bite is bleeding a lot, then apply pressure to the wound for at least 5 minutes with a towel or cloth to help stop the...

If you have a guinea pig, then you are going to need bedding for their cage. Bedding helps trap odor while keeping your cage more orderly; every guinea pig cage requires bedding. There are tons of different bedding types out there targeted towards small animals like guinea pigs. Each of these beddings claims to be the best item you can buy for your pet. To help you make the best choice for your own cage and pet, we have compiled a list of the 12 best bedding currently available for purchase.

  What Fruits Can Guinea Pigs Eat? Fruits are a healthy and delicious snack to feed your guinea pig every now and again. They’re full of vitamins and minerals that your guinea pig needs to be healthy and strong. Most guinea pigs have a sweet tooth and will happily devour any fruit you give them, which makes them a great treat to use for training or when your pet has been especially well-behaved. However, fruits are naturally high in sugar, so they shouldn’t be fed as often as vegetables. Around once or twice a week is usually enough! When you’re...