FeedingAugust 2026
Guinea Pig Treats and Snacks: Healthy Choices, Portions & What to Avoid
Discover healthy guinea pig treats, from natural options to dried herbs and forage, plus tips on portions, ingredients and what to avoid.
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Practical guinea pig articles, seasonal guides, and occasional direct observations about life with small, opinionated herd animals.
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FeedingAugust 2026Guinea Pig Pellets: How to Choose the Best Option
Learn how to choose guinea pig pellets by checking ingredients, vitamin C, fibre and calcium content, plus tips on portions, storage and feeding.
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FeedingAugust 2026Types of Hay for Guinea Pigs: Timothy, Meadow, Orchard & More
Explore the different types of hay for guinea pigs, including Timothy, meadow, orchard and alfalfa hay, plus tips for choosing the right option.
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FeedingAugust 2026Can Guinea Pigs Eat Tomatoes? A Safe Feeding Guide
Can guinea pigs eat tomatoes safely? Learn which parts are safe, how much to serve, what to avoid, and how tomatoes fit into a healthy diet.
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FeedingAugust 2026Best Vegetables for Guinea Pigs: Safe Choices & Feeding Guide
Discover the best vegetables for guinea pigs, including vitamin C rich choices, safe daily options, portion tips and vegetables to limit or avoid.
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Account helpAugust 2026PetSmart Login: How to Sign In to Your PetSmart Account
Find the right PetSmart sign-in page for shoppers and associates, fix Treats Rewards access issues, and recover locked or expired passwords safely.
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FeedingApril 2025Best Fruits for Guinea Pigs: Safe Choices, Portions and How Often to Feed Them
Learn which fruits guinea pigs can eat safely, how much to offer, how often to feed them, and which sugary treats to limit or avoid altogether.
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FeedingApril 2025What Should Guinea Pigs Eat Every Day? A Simple Feeding Plan That Actually Works
A practical daily guinea pig feeding plan covering hay, pellets, vegetables, water, treats, portion timing, and the most common diet mistakes to avoid.
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FeedingApril 2025Guinea Pig Vitamin C Explained: Daily Needs, Best Foods and Common Mistakes
Understand how much vitamin C guinea pigs need daily, the best food sources, when supplements help, and how deficiency can show up in early signs.
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FeedingApril 2025Can Guinea Pigs Eat Peaches? Seeds, Skin, Portion Size and Safer Fruit Options
Find out whether peaches are safe for guinea pigs, how to serve flesh only, what parts to avoid completely, and when fruit is better skipped.
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HealthApril 2025Diarrhoea in Guinea Pigs: What Causes It, What to Do First and When It's Urgent
Learn common causes of guinea pig diarrhoea, what to do first at home, what not to try, and when soft stools become an urgent vet emergency.
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HealthApril 2025Why Is My Guinea Pig Losing Hair? Common Causes, First Checks and Vet Treatment
Hair loss in guinea pigs can be caused by mites, fungal issues, barbering, hormones, or deficiency. Learn what to check and when to get help.
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HealthApril 2025Guinea Pig Eye Problems: Redness, Discharge, Cloudiness and When to Call the Vet
Spot common guinea pig eye problems early, understand likely causes of redness or discharge, and learn which signs need a vet, not home treatment.
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BehaviourApril 2025Why Guinea Pigs Bite: Fear, Pain, Hormones and How to Build Trust
Guinea pigs bite from fear, pain, hunger, stress, or hormones—not spite. Learn warning signs, safer handling, and how to rebuild trust calmly at home.
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BehaviourApril 2025Guinea Pig Sounds and Body Language: What Wheeking, Purring and Chattering Really Mean
Decode guinea pig sounds and body language: wheeking, purring, rumbling, teeth chattering, popcorning, freezing, and what each cue usually means.
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GroomingApril 2025Guinea Pig Grooming Guide: Brushing, Nail Trimming, Bathing and Coat Checks
Learn how often to brush a guinea pig, when to trim nails, when a bath is truly needed, and which coat checks catch problems before they worsen.
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HealthMarch 2025The five-minute daily health check
Use a fast, repeatable five-minute daily health check to spot guinea pig problems early—appetite, droppings, energy, eyes, and coat—before they become urgent.
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BeginnersFebruary 2025How to set up a calm arrival day with new guinea pigs
Prepare for new guinea pigs with a calm arrival-day plan: what to set up first, what to avoid in 24 hours, and how to start the relationship well.
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HousingJanuary 2025Indoor vs outdoor guinea pigs in the UK
Compare indoor and outdoor guinea pig setups for UK homes, including weather risk, space needs, daily routines, predators, and the honest trade-offs.
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