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Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn why exercise is essential for guinea pigs and discover fun ways to keep them active, healthy, and happy in their habitat.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Guinea Pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings, and “popcorn” or jump in the air when happy. Includes Hairless Guinea Pigs.
Updated on July 18th, 2026
It is essential to determine if your Guinea pig is happy and healthy. We've identified several signs that will help you ensure that your pet is happy and healthy.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
If you're wondering what fruits and vegetables your guinea pig can eat, take a look at this list of foods that are both safe, and not safe, for your pet.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Yes, guinea pigs needs a high fiber diet to aid in digestion and to promote a healthy gut. If he was picking out select bits, he may not have been getting enough fiber. The Oxbow Orchard grass is an acceptable substitute.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Keep in mind that she just may simply not like those. I would encourage you to try other vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers or celery and also other types of dry food until you find what she prefers. Best of luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hay is not a bad diet for guinea pigs but the do have an absolute requirement for vitamin C - this can be from vegetables/fruits (sych as peppers, dark leafy greens, brocolli or squashes), supplemented pellets or in Rose's case vitsamin C srops for her water may be helpful also
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Fluff and including photos. Peanuts and other seeds are not healthy, too high in fat and low in nutrients. Pellets can be used as a supplement, but free choice to a good quality hay (timothy, not alfalfa) is the primary diet for guinea pigs. Since their teeth (incisors and cheek teeth) grow throughout life, hay is helpful on wearing the teeth down as it requires lots of chewing. It is also low in calories, which is good. The diet can be supplemented with 1/4 c of fresh vegetables. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi there! Guinea pigs really like their veggies and pellets, so your guy may be starting to want those more often instead of hay. However, Guinea pigs really need to be eating hay as the main staple of their diet. This makes sure their gastrointestinal tract is always active and working. Try to continue to offer your pig hay and very small amounts of the other stuff. He also needs to have a vitamin C supplement in the diet. If your pig isn't eating much though in general, my biggest concern is always checking the teeth (which should be done a couple of times a year anyway by a veterinarian who is skilled at treating Guinea pigs), and also making sure the pig isn't bloated. Guinea pigs can also colic and have issues with the gastrointestinal tract not moving at an appropriate pace. I would monitor your pig for another 12 hours and if he is not improving, I'd take him in to see his veterinarian to insure nothing serious is going on.
Updated on September 24th, 2025