Tagged With Guinea Pigs

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat eating a dandelion flower in a grassy field

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dandelions? A Complete Guide

2 May 2024

Guinea pigs can eat dandelion leaves and flowers without any negative side effects as long as it's part of a well-rounded meal plan.

Close-up of a curious Flemish Giant rabbit sniffing at its own cecotropes on the ground

Coprophagia in Rabbits: What Science Says

1 May 2024

Rabbits practice coprophagy, which is the consumption of feces, in order to reingest important nutrients from cecotropes.

Large, brown capybara casually resting in shallow water surrounded by lush, green riverbank and palm trees

Can Capybaras Be Dangerous? What the Experts Say

1 May 2024

The physical traits, group behaviors, and anti-predator tactics of capybaras, the largest rodent on Earth, as well as the best ways to see them in the wild.

Abyssinian guinea pig with shaggy, rosette-patterned coat examining a banana peel on a wooden table

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Banana Peels? Here's the Definitive Answer

29 April 2024

Guinea pigs can have banana skin occasionally as a supplement to other foods that are high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

Abyssinian guinea pig sniffing a slice of fresh kiwi fruit on a plate, surrounded by leafy greens and timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kiwi? The Facts for Healthy Feeding

25 April 2024

Nutritional facts and potential health risks of giving kiwi to guinea pigs, as well as serving suggestions and portion control.

Portrait of a worried-looking dwarf Campbell's hamster sitting next to a pile of salami slices, turned away from the meat

Can Hamsters Eat Salami? What You Need to Know About This Tasty Treat

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your hamster salami because of its high fat, salt, and preservative content that can lead to health problems.

Brown and white checkered giant rabbit nibbling on a slice of pear on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Eat Pears? A Nutritional Guide

21 April 2024

Rabbits can have pears as a treat, but they should be given in moderation and the seeds and core should be taken out.

Inquisitive Campbell's Dwarf hamster peering at a small pile of raspberries on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Raspberries? A Vet Weighs In on Safe Berry Consumption

20 April 2024

Raspberries can be a healthy snack for your hamster every once in a while, but because they are high in sugar, you should only give them a few at a time.

Close-up portrait of an American guinea pig with a short, smooth tan coat, focusing on its steady gaze

Why Do Guinea Pigs Blink Less Than Humans? Exploring Guinea Pig Eyes

19 April 2024

Guinea pigs' special eye movements, the ways their eyes have evolved, and how these special traits have helped them succeed in the wild.

Relaxed rabbit on a couch, disinterested in the open bag of popcorn on the coffee table

Can Rabbits Eat Popcorn? Occasional Treat or Dietary No-No?

18 April 2024

Popcorn is not safe for rabbits because it is high in starch and carbohydrates, which can cause digestive problems.

Studio shot of a roborovski dwarf hamster peeking out from a nest of timothy hay and wood shavings

Do Hamsters Smell? Exploring Odor and Pet Care

16 April 2024

Hamsters have natural pheromone-producing scent glands that can lead to smelly cages, so it's important to keep up with cleaning and bedding changes.

A newborn tan-colored guinea pig curled up next to a female adult guinea pig watching over it

Exploring Guinea Pig Offspring: How Many Babies in Each Litter?

15 April 2024

Guinea pigs can give birth to 2-6 babies every 2-3 months, so it's important to make sure that they are being fed the right diet and that they are being bred responsibly to ensure their health and well-being.