Fresh notes from the hay pile

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.

A practical daily guinea pig feeding plan covering hay, pellets, vegetables, water, treats, portion timing, and the most common diet mistakes to avoid.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spot common guinea pig eye problems early, understand likely causes of redness or discharge, and learn which signs need a vet, not home treatment.

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.

Decode guinea pig sounds and body language: wheeking, purring, rumbling, teeth chattering, popcorning, freezing, and what each cue usually means.

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.

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.

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.

Compare indoor and outdoor guinea pig setups for UK homes, including weather risk, space needs, daily routines, predators, and the honest trade-offs.