Cavy Corner Care Advice

Guinea pigs with vegetables

Details: Category: Care; Published: 08 June 2026; Hits: 505

Fresh fruit and vegetables are important for guineas, providing vitamin C and other nutrients.

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Three guinea pigs at a bowl of pellets

Details: Category: Care; Published: 08 June 2026; Hits: 429

A small amount of pellets each day helps fill any nutritional gaps, most manufacturers recommend an amount of pellets per guinea.

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Eye of guinea with a hay poke

Details: Category: Care; Published: 07 June 2026; Hits: 1224

Eye injuries, more commonly referred to as hay pokes are quite common in guineas.

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Two guinea pigs sat together under a blanket

Details: Category: Care; Published: 03 June 2026; Hits: 431

Guineas are social animals and should live with other guineas as humans can't replace the need for a guinea companion.

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Vet with a stethoscope holding a guinea pig

Details: Category: Care; Published: 02 June 2026; Hits: 376

Guineas are a prey species and can hide signs of illness or pain very well.

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