Author: Tarra Freel, MS | Nutrition & Research Manager – Specialty Pets, Compana Pet Brands In the wild, ancestors of pet guinea pigs spend many of their waking hours foraging for food and consuming large amounts of diverse vegetation [3][5][6]. In fact, guinea pigs must have a steady supply of fiber from plant materials to […]
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Author: Kellie Hayden Updated: March 4, 2024 While guinea pig pet parents may know that hay is important for their small herbivore’s diet, they may not know what types of hay are ideal for their pet. In this article, we’ll cover what the best types of hay are for guinea pigs. Why Is
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Author: Kellie Hayden If you’re a brand-new pet parent (or considering becoming one), you’ve likely asked yourself many questions about the exciting new adventure you’re beginning to embark on with your new furry family member. In this article, we will provide some helpful tips on how to safely welcome a pet home. Tone Down
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Author: Dianne Cook, LVT Updated: May 30, 2024 Did you know that your pet rabbit can become stressed, just like you? As a prey species, it’s no surprise that your pet may be a bit jumpy when encountering new stimuli, but ongoing stress can lead to serious illness like GI stasis or even death.
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Whether for their birthday or adoption day, celebrating your pet is always a blast! Our furry friends bring so much to our lives, so why not give them a day just for them? Here are five fun ways to celebrate your little loved ones. 1. Host a Hoppy Hour or Guinea Pig Gala If you
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If you regularly follow our blog, you know that we talk a lot about the importance of supporting foraging in healthy ways for your pets and why food options that market themselves as ready-made, “foraging in a bag” solutions miss the mark and can even lead to negative health outcomes for your little loved ones.
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Micah Kohles, DVM, MPA | Vice President of Technical Services & Research How do I know if my rabbit or guinea pig is considered a senior? One of the most common questions I get as a veterinarian is at what age do I consider my rabbit and my guinea pig “senior?” It’s a great question. We’re
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Updated: May 30, 2024 Your guinea pig is a central member of your family, and we know you want to provide your piggy with everything they need to be happy and healthy. That’s why we’ve put together this collection of essential guinea pig care tips to help you learn how to take care of
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Author: Kellie HaydenUpdated: May 8, 2023 One of the less fun tasks a guinea pig pet parent is faced with is caring for their pet’s skin and coat…and this can be a particularly dirty job. In this blog post, we’ll cover one of the less glamorous, yet essential, tasks of keeping your guinea pig clean:
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Author: Kellie Hayden Updated: February 14, 2024 An enriched guinea pig is a happy guinea pig! Keeping boredom at bay can be easy and affordable with a fun rotation of accessories and toys for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have instinctual behaviors that should be met daily. Exploring – Guinea pigs adore to explore and love
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Author: Kellie Hayden Updated: March 4, 2024 Whether your guinea pig is very young and has never eaten fortified food before, or if your senior guinea pig is suddenly refusing to eat their fortified food but will eat everything else, ensuring that your pet eats their daily allotment of pellets is vital to keeping
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Updated: June 1, 2023 Whether you are thinking about adopting a guinea pig or already have several in your family, it’s essential to understand the typical lifespan of guinea pigs and the different stages of a guinea pig’s life. In this article, we will explore the following important topics related to the life of a
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