Tagged With Guinea Pigs

Overhead view of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat sitting next to a half-eaten cob of corn

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Corn on the Cob? A Nutritional Analysis

19 May 2024

Guinea pigs can have corn on the cob as an occasional snack, but the cob is not safe for them to eat.

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nestled in timothy hay, eyes closed in a relaxed, purring state

Can Guinea Pigs Purr? Exploring Their Vocal Repertoire

19 May 2024

The science of why guinea pigs make a purring sound and what it can tell you about their mental and physical health.

A Dutch rabbit with distinctive black and white markings happily eating turnip tops in a lush vegetable garden

Do Rabbits Eat Turnip Greens? What You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Rabbits can eat turnip tops without any negative side effects, as long as they are given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Golden hamster sniffing a sliced yellow bell pepper on a bed of timothy hay

Can Hamsters Eat Bell Peppers? A Vet Weighs In on the Best Veggies

16 May 2024

Bell peppers are another crunchy and healthy option for your hamster, as long as you give them to your pet in moderation.

Curious guinea pig sniffing freshly popped popcorn on a clean floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Popcorn? A Closer Look at This Snack

15 May 2024

Popcorn is not the best option for guinea pigs because it is high in carbohydrates and low in nutritional value, but it is not toxic in small amounts.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat looking back at its hindquarters

Are Guinea Pigs Born With Tails? The Answer May Surprise You

11 May 2024

Guinea pigs do not have a tail but do have tail vertebrae that are attached to the pelvis.

Close-up of a brown and white rat sniffing the air, with a focus on its internal organs

Do Rats Fart? The Science Behind Rodent Flatulence

10 May 2024

Rats fart because of the way their gut microbiome breaks down the complex carbohydrates in their high-fiber diet, leading to the production of gases like hydrogen and methane.

A large grey Flemish Giant rabbit hopping alongside a Rhode Island Red chicken in a grassy backyard setting

Can You Keep Rabbits and Chickens Together? What to Know

9 May 2024

Things to think about before you decide to house rabbits and chickens together, such as the pros and cons, housing, feeding, and how to introduce them to each other.

Alert rabbit nudging aside a pile of orange peels, with a curious but wary expression

Can Rabbits Eat Orange Peels? A Vet Weighs In on Citrus Treats

5 May 2024

Why you shouldn't feed orange peels to rabbits, including potential tummy troubles, toxicity, and the need for a well-balanced rabbit diet.

Close-up of a male guppy with a shimmering, iridescent blue and orange tail fanning out in a planted aquarium

The Best Guppy Stocking Level for a 20 Gallon Tank: Guppy Stocking Guidelines

4 May 2024

The perfect number of guppies to keep in a 20-gallon tank is 12, with 4 being male and 8 being female.

Fluffy white rabbit standing on hind legs and licking the cheek of its smiling owner in a cozy living room setting

Why Does My Rabbit Lick Me? The Science of Rabbit Licking

4 May 2024

Why rabbits lick their humans, from bonding and grooming to simply liking the taste of human skin, and how to tell if your rabbit is licking you too much.

Flemish Giant rabbit peering into a microscope in a clean, scientific laboratory setting

Are Rabbits On Their Period? An In-Depth Look at the Rabbit Reproductive Cycle

3 May 2024

Rabbits don't have a menstrual cycle like people. Instead, they have an induced ovulation cycle that's controlled by sex hormones.