Guinea pigs can make good pets, but though they may appear lower maintenance than a cat or a dog, they still require plenty of love and attention. If you get young guinea pigs, it’s easier to ...

“He’s going to need a mate,” I told my wife, Sharon. It was 2019 and I’d decided to get some guinea pigs as a way of mowing the lawns of the orchard out the back of our place, where I grew ...

Newborn guinea pigs, also known as pups ... Keep the male and female cages apart from one another so that they can’t mate ...

Guinea pigs are one of the world’s most popular household pets. Their sweet, docile natures and affectionate personalities make them a firm favorite among all ages. If you’re wondering how to ...

Is your guinea pig pregnant? Have you recently adopted an adorable pair of baby guinea pigs? Either way, you may wonder what baby guinea pigs are called or how to care for these tiny creatures.

Guinea pigs, with their small size and cute appearance, are popular pets. They are larger than gerbils or hamsters, but still small enough to fit into apartments or small houses. Guinea pigs don't ...

Guinea pigs have the opportunity to greet trick-or-treaters at the door in costume, thanks to these Halloween looks Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

When Spanish conquistadors brought guinea pigs from South America to Europe, the tiny "curiosities" were bred as pets across a wide swath of Elizabethan societal classes, a new study suggests.

135 guinea pigs are now up for adoption, after 51 of those animals came in, in just the last few days. If you're looking for a smaller pet, now is a great time, to help our already over-crowded ...