Can Guinea Pigs Eat Avocado? Why Every Part Is Toxic and What to Do
Every part of the avocado, flesh included, carries persin, a toxin that can hurt a guinea pig's heart. See what each part does and what to do after a bite.
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Avocado? Why Every Part Is Toxic and What to Do
Every part of the avocado, flesh included, carries persin, a toxin that can hurt a guinea pig's heart. See what each part does and what to do after a bite.
Care
How Long Can Guinea Pigs Go Without Food? Hours, Not Days
Most guinea pigs shouldn't go more than 8 to 12 hours without food. See why the gut stalls so fast, the warning signs and what to do right now.
Diet
Can Guinea Pigs Overeat? Portion Limits for Every Food
Guinea pigs can overeat pellets, fruit and treats, but never hay. See the daily limit for each food and how to tell if yours is eating too much.
Behavior
Why Do Guinea Pigs Chirp? What That Rare Bird-Like Sound Means
Guinea pig chirping is a rare, bird-like call usually read as an alert signal. Here is what triggers it, why you hear it at night and when to call a vet.
Breeds
American Guinea Pigs: The Calm Starter Breed With One Hard Rule
The American guinea pig is the smooth, short-haired breed found in most pet stores. Here is its color range, diet, health risks, and real setup cost.
Care
Allergic to Guinea Pigs? Here Is What Is Really Triggering You
Sneezing around your piggy? Here is how to tell a guinea pig allergy from a hay allergy, and what you can do about either one.
Breeds
Albino Guinea Pig or Pink-Eyed White? How to Tell Them Apart
An albino guinea pig lacks melanin, which leaves a pure white coat and pink eyes. Learn how albinos differ from pink-eyed whites and lethal whites.
Breeds
Agouti Guinea Pigs: Why Every Hair Is Striped, and All 6 Colors
Agouti is a coat pattern where every hair carries two or more bands of color, which gives the guinea pig a fine speckle called ticking.
Care
Abscess in Guinea Pigs: Why That Lump Won't Drain on Its Own
An abscess in guinea pigs is a sealed pocket of pus, and the thick capsule around it blocks both antibiotics and the immune system.
Behavior
Are Guinea Pigs Nocturnal? Why Crepuscular Is the Right Word
Your guinea pig rustles hay at midnight and runs at sunrise, so you're wondering whether guinea pigs are nocturnal. The label is close, but it's wrong.
Care
Baby Guinea Pig Care: What a Pup Needs in Its First Eight Weeks
Baby guinea pigs are born furred with open eyes and can eat solid food on day one. Here is what a pup needs, week by week, from birth to rehoming.
Care
Baytril for Guinea Pigs: The Dose by Weight and the Gut Risk
Baytril is the brand name for enrofloxacin, a prescription antibiotic vets use for guinea pig chest and bladder infections.
Diet
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Lemon? Here's Why Vets Say To Avoid It
No, guinea pigs should not eat lemons. The acidity causes mouth sores, digestive issues, and enamel damage. See safer vitamin C sources vets recommend.
Diet
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dandelions? Safe Parts, Portions & Risks
Yes, guinea pigs can eat dandelion leaves, flowers, stems, and roots safely. Get exact portions, calcium limits, and seasonal foraging tips inside.
Diet
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Apples? Safe Portions and Seed Warnings
Yes, guinea pigs can eat apples safely. Remove the seeds first, then offer one to two thin slices a few times per week. Get full serving and prep tips here.
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