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Why Do Guinea Pigs Pee On People?

The answer to one of the most frequently asked questions about guinea pigs might be up to you. That’s because guinea pigs are individuals, and you know your guinea pigs best.

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Why Do Guinea Pigs Squeal?

Your guinea pigs are communicating with you, and your grasp of guinea pig language will grow the more you think like your piggie.

Rabbit sitting alertly beside couch

Why Do Rabbits Thump?

Your rabbit “talks” to you via body language, not just vocalization. Understanding what your quiet companion is saying with body language just takes some observation.

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All About Guinea Pig Breeds

Did you know that there are different breeds of guinea pigs? That’s right. They are all the same species, Cavia porcellus, but some of the many different looking guinea pigs you see are because of the different breeds.

brown guinea pig looking at camera

What Breed Is My Guinea Pig?

The more guinea pigs you see, the more you realize that guinea pigs have a lot of different looks. The reason? Well, similar to cats and dogs, guinea pigs come in more than one breed.

small, white rabbit outdoors by hay

What Breed Is My Rabbit?

Bunnies can enter your life in many ways, and if you didn’t adopt your little fluffball from a rabbit breeder, you might wonder about your rabbit’s breed. Of course you love your rabbit no matter the breed or breeds in his or her ancestry.

Orange Netherland Dwarf sitting in show cage

All About Rabbit Breeds

Your rabbit is part of your family, and you love him or her no matter the breed. You might even have a mixed breed rabbit. Learning about rabbit breeds is fun because it’s a bit like tracing your rabbit’s genealogy.

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Can Rabbits Get Fat?

Learn how to recognize weight gain in rabbits and what to do to help a rabbit lose weight.

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