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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Guinea pigs do not need fruit to stay healthy, hay and fresh vegetables do the heavy lifting, but a small piece of fruit a couple of times a week makes a welcome treat. The trick is knowing which frui
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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Skin parasites are common in pet guinea pigs and can range from a mild, manageable nuisance to a severe, distressing condition depending on which parasite is involved. Knowing the difference helps you
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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Of all the health risks covered in this series, heatstroke is arguably the most relevant to Indian owners. Guinea pigs are native to the cooler Andes region and have no efficient way to cool themselve
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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Pet shops in India often push products that are unnecessary, or in some cases actively harmful, to guinea pigs. This list separates what a guinea pig genuinely needs from what to leave on the shelf.
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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Guinea pigs thrive on routine. Once the basics are in place, day-to-day care becomes a short, predictable set of tasks rather than a source of stress. This is a practical routine built for Indian home
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Guinea pigs / Getting Started
Guinea pigs have delicate bones for their size, and a fracture is a genuine emergency, not something to manage by simply keeping the animal quiet and hoping it heals. Knowing the common causes helps p
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