If you’re thinking about getting a pet for your child, guinea pigs often come up as a top choice - and for good reason. These little fluffballs are gentle, social, and surprisingly fun to be around.

Pet ownership marks an important chapter in any child's life, as it can help educate them about the circle of life. However due to the responsibility of caring for animals, parents often opt for ...

A guinea pig cage provides more than comfort for your little pet–it also functions as their entire world. Sometimes called ‘cavies,’ guinea pigs are highly social critters that require a good diet, ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

Guinea pigs are not pigs, nor are they from Guinea, but they have been a popular household pet for centuries. There's a workshop this weekend so interested people can learn more about Guinea pigs. The ...

Which guinea pig food is best? Guinea pigs, or cavies, are small mammals that originated from the Andes in South America and, despite their name, have no relation to actual pigs. These cute rodents ...

We have so many cute critters at Bay Area animal shelters, and guinea pigs are certainly no exception. Guinea pigs make great pets, especially for kids. Less fragile than rabbits and less skittish ...

Since the pandemic, like many pets, guinea pigs have gained popularity in American homes. Samantha Vincent, operations director at Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society, says the number of guinea ...