When a Guinea Pig eats hair it’s called barbering. Barbering is when a guinea pig nibbles on the fur of another guinea pig or in this case your hair It’s probably done to groom you. Guinea pigs are very clean animals and spend a lot of their time grooming themselves and each other. If your … Read more
Guinea pig pee is usually milky white due to the high calcium content in their diet. If your guinea pig’s pee is cloudy or has blood in it, this could be a sign of a health problem and you should take them to the vet. There are several possible causes of white guinea pig pee: … Read more
No one wants to think about their guinea pig’s poop, but it’s important to be aware of what is and isn’t normal. If your guinea pig has stringy poop, it could be a sign that something is wrong. In this article, we will explore the causes of stringy poop in guinea pigs and what you … Read more
It can be worrying when you drop your guinea pig and he seems to be injured. The first thing you should do is to check for any obvious injuries. If your guinea pig is bleeding or has a broken bone, then he will need to see a vet urgently. If there are no obvious injuries, … Read more
Rumble strutting is a mating dance that guinea pigs do to attract mates. It’s also called the courtship dance and it’s one of the ways that guinea pigs show their affection for each other. Rumble strutting usually happens when a male guinea pig wants to mate with a female. He’ll start by making a low … Read more
Ants in the guinea pig cage can cause a lot of problems for the little rodents. They get into the food, and the guinea pigs don’t seem to be able to get rid of them. There are several possible causes for this, and several possible solutions as well. Let’s take a look at each of … Read more
You should not be concerned if your guinea pig is bloated but still eating. It is most likely due to them eating too much or drinking too much water. However, if the bloating persists or your pig is not eating at all, then you should take them to the vet. Bloating can be caused by … Read more
There are many different things that can cause a guinea pig’s bottom to become wet, including: diarrhea, constipation, blocked glands, UTIs. Of these, diarrhea is by far the most common culprit. There are several things you can do to help prevent your guinea pig from getting a wet bottom, including: making sure they have plenty … Read more
Your hamster may be trying to escape because he is feeling caged in or uncomfortable. Try making his environment more stimulating or giving him more toys to play with. Another possibility is that your hamster is simply bored and wants something new. Again, try adding more toys or increasing the amount of time you spend … Read more
Most hedgehogs only have one litter of babies a year, typically in late spring or early summer. Most litters consist of four to six babies, but some may have as many as 12. Hedgehogs are born blind and helpless with short, prickly spines. The mother hedgehog will clean and care for her young until they … Read more
