Curiosities about guinea pigs

It is not the first or the last time that we have heard ‘what can I do so that my rabbit is not afraid of me’, ‘what can I do so that my dog is not afraid of the noises in the house’, ‘my guinea pig gets scared when I pick it up’... And then, when we go to a pet fair (dogs, cats, rabbits...) we see that these animals are totally calm: they eat, drink, sleep and groom themselves without anything seeming to disturb them (especially small animals), is it magic? If there are lots of people and...

You've probably seen rabbits and guinea pigs living together in pictures or videos on the internet, even in pet shops. They ‘get along’, they are cute, herbivorous and gregarious, so can they live together? We will find out in this article.

According to a study carried out by Western Carolina University in the United States, the connection between people and pets is a very positive experience for many families and, in many cases, the bond between pets and owners can be especially strong, including the youngest members of the household. 

Pododermatitis is one of the most common conditions in the world of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs, and can occur both in animals that live in enclosures (cages/parks) and those that live loose in the house. It is a multifactorial disease which, if treated in its early symptoms, is very easy to reverse, but if left untreated can be life-threatening and cruel.

Obsessive-compulsive behaviours in animals, known as stereotypies, are a major cause for concern for owners, a disruption to harmonious coexistence in the home and a hindrance to the welfare of the animals themselves.

When we open the doors of our home to a new rabbit or guinea pig, the typical cage sold in the pet shop always comes to mind, but are there other options? What is the best and the worst option? In this article we will find out.

We all know how important it is to have our animals identified and, depending on the species of pet or autonomous community, this is obligatory. But, what kind of identifications are there for pets? What can we do if this identification is damaged? Which animals can we identify and which cannot? We will find out in the following article.

When we are talking about pets whose destiny is to be human companions, proper socialisation is extremely important.  Socialisation starts with the breeder and continues with the owner, and brings us great benefits: from healthier animals to more pleasant coexistence.