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Guinea Pig Tips to Cure Boredom

August 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
a girl playing with her guinea pig in the grass

Here are the best guinea pig tips for a bored guinea pig. Try a few of these guinea pig activities to keep your piggy happy today. Guinea pigs are such adorable little animals that I just can’t stop smiling when I watch them play. I’ve written about how guinea pigs a few times now. Have […]

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Guinea Pig Fleece Blanket DIY Tutorial

February 22, 2020August 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
Guinea Pig Fleece Blanket DIY Tutorial

Looking for a guinea pig fleece blanket? You won’t believe how easy it is to make one yourself. After all, why shouldn’t your guinea pig have their very own guinea pig throw blanket? Check out the easy DIY tutorial below. Scroll to the end for a printable version. Guinea Pig Fleece Blanket  So, keep in […]

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What You Need to Bring Home Your First Hamster

July 2, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
hamster in a toilet paper roll

Wondering what you need to have to bring home your first hamster? This list will ensure that your new pet has everything he needs to have a healthy, happy home with you. There are a variety of different names for pet hamsters. Yours may be called a dwarf hamster, Teddy bear hamster or golden hamster. […]

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Caring for Guinea Pigs as Pets at Home

February 26, 2018September 6, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
two guinea pigs eating

If your child is asking for a pet, you may be wondering about caring for guinea pigs as pets at home. My kids have had several small animals as pets over the years. And, one of my favorites is the guinea pig. They look much less like rodents to me than gerbils and hamsters which […]

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