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Best Bedding for Guinea Pigs

February 5, 2022February 16, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Small Animals
a guinea pig sitting next to a purple flower

Wondering about the best bedding for guinea pigs? Learn more about guinea pig bedding options and which you should use. Best Bedding for Guinea Pigs There are a variety of beddings that can be used for your guinea pigs. They include pine shavings, cedar, CareFresh, aspen, and fleece/cotton cloths. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, […]

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Guinea Pig Tips to Cure Boredom

August 23, 2020November 9, 2022 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 Pig Tips to Keep them Active Guinea pigs are such adorable little animals that I just can’t stop smiling when I watch them play. I’ve written about how […]

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Guinea Pig Fleece Blanket DIY Tutorial

February 22, 2020February 25, 2023 ellen 2 Comments 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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Best Fish For Children to Start With

December 14, 2019July 13, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Exotic Pets, Fish, Small Animals
gold fish swimming in a tank

The best fish for children are those that are easy to care for and fun to watch. My father has always had a big tankful (or two) of fish. I used to have so much fun watching them swim and eat and hide in the little fish houses. The tank was like a wonderland for […]

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What You Need to Bring Home Your First Hamster

July 2, 2019January 7, 2023 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, 2018March 27, 2023 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. Caring for Guinea Pigs And, one of my favorites is the guinea pig. They look much less like rodents to me than […]

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Ellen runs a small pet sitting business in southern Vermont. She has experience with a variety of small animals, dogs and cats. She has also cared for ducks, chickens and rabbits. Combined, she has over 20 years of experience in pet care and pet sitting.

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