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Make sure you wash kale thoroughly before serving it to your guinea pig. You should opt for organic kale if you can to eliminate any risk of pesticides.

Kale should be given raw to your guinea pigs as cooking it removes vital nutrients.

  Spaying your female guinea pig is definitely recommended for more than just population control if she is housed with a male cavy. Females often develop uterine and ovarian issues including various cancers. Sometimes the uterus and ovaries can be removed even after the problem has been discovered but other times cancer has already spread to other parts of the body rendering it untreatable. A complete hysterectomy SHOULD be performed by your exotics vet on your guinea pig at about six months of age to prevent uterine and ovarian diseases just as it would in a dog or cat.  While some...

We hope you enjoyed this list we put together! It was written subjectively and by no means was meant to rule out other furrballs from being extraordinary animals (We  just happen to think two guinea pigs are the best :)

They’re diurnal—so just like us, they sleep at night and are active during the day.  Like any pet, you’ll notice that guinea pigs have adorable quirks and can be very energetic in the day. They express themselves via their own special language: When content, exploring, or out of their cage, guinea pigs can make a happy noise that sounds a little like a boat engine. They may just purr.  I've not yet heard my guinea pig scream, but I did have a parakeet pair before and when the male passed the female screamed louder and more tragically than anything you...

If your pet cavy itching and scratching it may have a common ectoparasite called lice. The word is intimidating and probably makes you itch just thinking about it, but never fear, the important advice is here. Guinea pig lice can be treated and eliminated safely (and even prevented) if you know what to do. Does My Guinea Pig Have Lice? If you suspect your cavy has lice seek medical attention from your exotic pet veterinarian (find one near you) immediately. Your vet can diagnose your pig with lice and treat it appropriately, possibly using a drug like Ivermectin. Do not...