Health guide

Guinea pigs are strictly herbivores. This means that, like rabbits, they only eat greens. They eat neither meat nor meat products - so they are true vegans. In the wild,...

Scabies in guinea pigs is caused by the scabies mite. There are roughly two different types of mites: cave mites and non-cave mites. The most common mite found in guinea...

Guinea pigs, like rabbits, have incisors. The incisors and molars grow throughout your guinea pig's life. The teeth wear down when they are pushed over each other while eating. A...

Antibiotics are used to fight diseases. Antibiotics only work when the disease is caused by bacteria. Bacteria are in the environment and can be easily transmitted. Almost all bacteria can...

Most animals can make their own vitamin C from food. Some animals can't do that. For example humans, monkeys and guinea pigs. The consequence of this is that these animal...

Pododermatitis is inflammation of the soles of your guinea pig's feet. This disease is common in both guinea pigs and rabbits. In guinea pigs, problems often occur in the entire...