Welcome to my site, I love Guinea Pigs and I currently have two of the Little Cuties.
I want to have contact with other Guinea Pig owners and talk about Guinea Pig care and fun games.
Also Guinea Pig supplies is a way of finding great products for Guinea Pigs to have fun with their owners and their guinea pig playmates.

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Buying a New Guinea Pig After Yours Died

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Posted by Sarah, Guinea Pig Supplies Editor | Posted in , , , , , ,

I have looked after Guinea Pigs for many years now, and consider myself something of an expert on them.


I recently had my Guinea Pig die, I have had the sadness of going through that again. Which seems to be a part of having a pet anyway. Wouldn't it be great if they lived as long as we do? Well maybe?

Or maybe I liked getting my new Guinea Pig Izzy. Holding her in my hands, with her very soft black fur. It's like having a new baby again, at 9 weeks old now.

The best thing about finding a new Guinea Pig is watching her grow and develop. This can wile away many an hour or so if you're lucky!

When you get your new Guinea Pig, it does mean that you stop feeling that sadness for your other piggy. Not forgotten, just moved on. Which I highly recommend doing as soon as you can.

Cavy Sancturies are the best place to buy your Guinea Pig from, we have a growing list of US rescues as well some from the UK & Aus Let me have details of a local rescue to you & we'll put them in our list.

Only buy from a Pet shop if there are no other options for you & you have checked that they are being well looked after & in a decent size cage.Or in freeads online, which is where mine was and it's more local & is usually being looked after well.

Well, my new Guinea Pig may be pregnant, her sister was....and Izzy's belly looks big too! I'll let you know the result of that!

Have Fun with your Piggy!..
Sarah

Mothers Day Deal on CafePress! Sale ends 4/26/10

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CafePress are one of the Hottest Sites around, they have just announced up to 30% off for Mothers Day Gifts. They have Special Mothers Day Gifts

Or get your Mum a Guinea Pig T-Shirt, or Sweatshirt. Or perhaps a Guinea Pig Mug, or Calender, Button, or even a Guinea Pig Mousepad!

Or perhaps a Guinea Pig Clock or for your Mum on Mothers Day,

Mothers Day is a great time to show your Mum just how much you care, if she loves Guinea Pigs she'll love these great quality products from CafePress – Order Now before the Mothers Day Sale ends!

Have Fun with that Guinea Pig of Yours....Sarah

Neutering/Spaying A Guinea Pig

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This Must please be performed by an exotic Veterinarian, one who specializes in small or exotic animals. any Vet cannot do a Guinea Pig neuter.

Exotic vets usually focus on rabbits, rodents (Guinea Pigs), birds, reptiles, and other small creatures,unlike domestic Vets. I would find a Vet who has done quite a few Guinea Pig neuters AND has a high success rate doing them.

Shelters have spay/neuter clinics. They routinely perform neuters on cats and dogs, and usually at low prices. When you are looking at comparing the cost of a neuter for your Guinea Pig, please be very careful about choosing a shelter to do this for you. 

Most shelters have a variety of Vets on staff. shelter surgeries cannot afford the latest and best quality equipment needed. Ask the Vet at the clinic, on their personal neuter experience and success as well. This may not be the best one, for your Guinea Pig friend!

The surgery to spay females is invasive, and is more commonly reserved for cases when there is a life-threatening problem involving the Guinea Pig's reproductive system. If you want to keep a male and female guinea pig together, neutering the male is the preferred option.

The Guinea Pig should be at least over 4 months old in any case. They may have more stress than a young Guinea Pig going through surgery. So leave it unless you have to.

I'd also keep the neutered male away from his female buddies for around 4 weeks!

Have Fun with your Guinea Pigs........Sarah

How To Tell the Sex of Your Guinea Pig

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Baby Guinea Pigs become sexually mature in a matter of weeks and-are known as pups.So you'll want to know which to take out when you have babies. Or maybe you're buying an older Guinea Pig and want to make sure you have the right sex to put with your own Guinea Pig.
 When they are pups, the boars(males) are likely to have a doughnut-shaped ridge of skin around the rectum. This is where the testicles are. As they grow, you are likely to have much less difficulty getting the penis to show itself.
Both of them have Y-shapes to their genitals. But the male’s genitals are likely to look more like an i the opening looks like the vertical shaft of an i and it’s dotted by a little bump with the tiniest speck in the middle of it.
 The female’s genitals are more likely to resemble the traditional Y-shape The boars are a bit larger than the females, and the females have bigger nipples. Those are some ways of seeing the difference between them. You’ve got to examine the underside of the Guinea Pig, between its two back legs, to locate the genital area.
Try pressing gently on the belly just above the genital opening. If it’s a male, you should feel the shaft lying beneath the skin. It’s also likely that when you press downward-again, do this very gently-the penis will pop out a little bit. If the Guinea Pig is heavy or if it’s older, then you might have difficulty getting the penis to pop out, so give it a few goes.
Females generally have smooth genitals with a slightly swollen feel to them. You will, however, notice a bumpy feeling to this area. Try to gently pull the skin to one side; if it’s a female, you should be able to separate the skin folds enough to show a Y-shaped opening.
Most experts agree that if you really want to become successful at sexing Guinea Pigs you need to compare a boar and a sow together at the same time. I think that maybe it would be great to be able to sex your Guinea Pig as sometimes the Pet store, or where ever you buy your Guinea Pig may not be able to do this.
Have Awesome Fun with your Guinea Pigs.....Sarah
This Guinea Pig Handbook is awesome on Sexing your Piggy! and much much more

How to find Yourself a New Guinea Pig

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There are lots reasons why people may be buying or being given a new Guinea Pig. They may just be new Guinea Pig owners, or they may have had their own one die. Some people might see a friend have Guinea Pig babies and get theirs that way - they are VERY CUTE...make sure you're ready to buy, before you go round!

You can find a new Guinea Pig in good local pet shops (make sure they are good though! or mainly in your local Cavy Sanctuary. (Cavy being their shortened technical name) You can also find them advertised online in your local sales pages. Or check the freeads in your local paper, usually they are very cheap to buy, but make sure you are prepared to look after them as they may live to 15 years - Long after your Kids have left home!

Make sure the pet is completely healthy looking, glossy coat and eyes that sparkle are a sign of a good diet. See what they are eating so you can perhaps buy the same Guinea Pig food for them. Thy need to have lots of Timothy Hay in the food., so choose one that has dried fruit etc for the extra Vitamin C they need.

If you are looking to have a buddy for your other Guinea Pig, you'll be better getting a baby of the same sex if male. Two females go well together most times. Introduce them gradually, both with their own cage is the best way. Always be there whilst your two Guinea Pigs are being introduced, to take one out if a fight starts.

You'll need to make sure you have a cage for your new Guinea Pig, with a place for it to shelter, hide and sleep. A nice bedding is Timothy Hay, as they can eat it too, which keeps their teeth at a decent length too. Or use Carefresh small pet bedding as an alternatve.

If you have a cat or a dog or any other animal, make sure they stay away from the cage.

A water bottle is a must, two better for hot times! Food bowl, high sided so the food stays in it ensures that your Gunea Pig is not eating other on the floor things.

Although Guinea Pigs are not supposed to be playful creatures, I put a cardboard box with windows cut out either side in my 8 week olds cage. She went around the box and through the windows just like an assult course!!

Have awesome fun with your piggie!
Sarah

Homeopathy For Guinea Pigs, Pets and Humans

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Posted by Sarah, Guinea Pig Supplies Editor | Posted in , , , ,

I was searching for some products for Guinea Pigs, that were Alternative Remedies so that people who were into Natural Remedies themselves could give to their Pets too.

I came across “Pet Alive” who have some great natural remedies for animals. I wanted to make sure that I could give them safely to my Guinea Pigs and they emailed me back saying this:

“Hi Sarah
Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.
Our homeopathic range of products will be fine for guinea pigs however we would advise that you be cautious with the herbal remedies.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Warm regards,
The Native Remedies Team'

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If you are into Natural Remedies yourself....Learn more about the Native Remedies range of homeopathic, herbal remedies.


Check them out... They are a VERY Popular Brand.
Have fun with those Piggys
Sarah

New Guinea Pig Izzy

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Hi, Just sitting here gazing at our georgous new Guinea Pig, Izzy! We got her a few days ago now, and she's settling in very well in her temporary cage.

She's Black, with a few Brown specks with very soft fur! Her Mum was Brown & her Dad apparently light Brown – I've put her photo here for you to see, and I'll keep it updated as she grows.

Izzy is 8 weeks old now, and it's looking Very Likely that she's already pregnant, so I'm giving extra Vitamin C
Her tummy is getting bigger, which is going to be fun to watch – this is why her cage is temporary!

We put a box for her to hide in, with a couple of holes both sides for windows...she has been running around the cage & jumping through the windows very fast!! Who says Guinea Pigs don't play!! they do.

Have fun with your Piggy!
Sarah
This is Izzy at 6 weeks.


Guinea Pig Glossary

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Here's a useful Dictionary of the Terms used in regard to Guinea Pigs:

Guinea Pig Glossary

Guinea Pig History

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This is a very useful post to see the history behind the domestic Guinea Pig.
Where do Guinea Pigs Come From?

Care of Your Guinea Pig

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Here's a useful list full of information for good care & looking after your Guinea Pig:
Guinea Pigs are so Easy to Look After
Step by Step Daily General Care of Your Guinea Pig
Just What are Your Guinea Pigs Saying?
What I Keep In the Cupboard For Guinea Pig Illness
Guinea Pig ill
Homeopathy and Guinea Pigs, Pets and Humans!
How to Tel the Sex of your Guinea Pig 
Neutering/Spaying Your Guinea Pig 
Good Quality Diet For Your Guinea Pig If You Think She Is Pregnant 
Izzy is Not Pregnant

Photos Of Guinea Pigs

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Here's some great Photos of Guinea Pigs:
Photos of Guinea Pig Breeds
More Photos of Guinea Pigs
More Photos to Show What Guinea Pig Breeds Look Like

New Guinea Pig Owners

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This is a useful list of the Posts I've made for the New Guinea Pig Owner:
 Guinea Pigs are So Easy to Look After...
10 Steps TO Choosing the Right Gunea Pig For You
Step By Step Care of Your Guinea Pig 
New Guinea Pig Izzy 
How To Find Yourself a New Guinea Pig 
How to Tell the Sex of Your Guinea Pig

My Guinea Pig Sick

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I know if you've been following my Posts regularly, you'll know my Guinea Pigs are called Chloe and Joey. Well Chloe got sick this week.

I bought a separate cage for her as she was being blocked by Joey, when she went to get her food.
In less than a week she was skin and bones and very weak.

I'd taken her to my Vet, who gave her antibiotics, as she had a secondary infection with guinea pig diarrhea and I drove miles away to get her some food that I could give her by syringe.

I nursed her for three days on this wonderful guinea pig product, and she did seem to be getting better. She was walking for a little way, before she stopped knackered.

When I put her into her hutch last night I thought she was going to get through this as she was doing so well on this Timothy hay based food.

This morning I got all her food prepared to feed her by syringe again.....................and she'd died overnight. The secondary infection had got too much.

I will be getting a new Guinea Pig soon, so watch out in my next post or two....

Have fun with your Guinea Pigs....Sarah
RIP: Chloe

Chloes Guinea Pig Images

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