28 Oct 10

Just like us, guinea pigs cannot produce Vitamin C by themselves and may require supplements for healthy growth and well-being, if their diets do not contain sufficient amount of the nutrient.

28 Oct 10

A guinea pig’s nails grow constantly and will eventually turn long and grow inwards, causing harm to their feet. If left unattended, the long nails will affect the way they walk or even pierce into the flesh – causing pain and infections.

28 Oct 10

Guinea pigs are vocal animals. They love to express themselves and communicate with each other through a range of noises. Some may sound alike but if you pay enough attention to those noises, you will eventually be able to hear the difference and better understand what your guinea pig is saying through its vocalisations.

28 Oct 10

Alfalfa Hay Alfalfa hay is high in fibre, protein, energy, and calcium. This hay is ideal for young or lactating animals as well as those that are recovering from surgery or illnesses. Once an animal reaches adulthood or completes recovery, Alfalfa hay should be replaced with other types of hay.

28 Oct 10

To be on the safe side, you should always leave a bowl of fresh water for your guinea pig throughout the day. It really depends on the individual pig but a basic observation of whether your guinea pig drinks alot, a little or none will be very useful. That way you will be able to notice if there is a change in habits.

28 Oct 10

As pet owners, we’ve all been faced with, or will eventually face, the agony of making end-of-life decisions for our pets. Sometimes it’s because of an illness, other times it may be due to the natural aging process, but whatever it is, it never makes the decision any easier to make.

28 Oct 10

Wouldn’t it be nice to be greeted with a big hug and sloppy kiss from the love of your life when you get home? If we could treat our spouses the same way we treat our pets, the road to marital bliss would be a lot smoother.

28 Oct 10

Lufthansa Airlines is offering pets and their owners the world’s ultimate in luxury travel with a dedicated first-class animal lounge. Now aren’t you just blown away?