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Guinea pigs have an array of vocalizations & body language to communicate with other guinea pigs & humans. Discover what these noises & behaviors mean.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Guinea pigs are hardy animals, but they can be vulnerable to certain eye problems. Learn about the most common eye diseases in guinea pigs and how to treat them.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to prevent disease in small animals. As a pet parent it is important to know when one of your small animals is diseased and how to treat it.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Short-haired, Long-haired, Hairless and European Hamsters are clean and captivating companion animals that are best kept individually.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to care for a Ferret, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
I recommend the following supplement, depending on your guinea pig's size you should give her between 1/2-1 tab: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-vitamin-c-supplement-42-oz-5022783--1
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello. Guinea pigs are not native to NZ. They come from the Andes region of South America. I believe they are acceptable pets in NZ as they are very popular pets here in the US. All GPs are approximately the same size but come as different varieties such as the long haired Abyssinian or Peruvian, to the short-haired American. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
So sorry but this is not what this service is for. If you want to surrender a guinea pig you need to contact your local Petco store. They may or may not accept him. I don't know what their policy is on that. You can also try to contact the local humane society as they often accept them. You may also want to contact one of these rescues to see if they can help you. http://www.onlineguineapigcare.com/guinea-pig-rescue-shelters-ohio/ Hope this helps.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Bo Linny. Coughing could be caused by multiple things but "dusty" bedding (such as wood products) or aromatic woods (cedar, redwood, pine) can cause respiratory irritation or inflammation, and therefore don't make to best bedding, especially if living directly on top. Recycled paper products seem to work the best, as being low dust and highly absorptive. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello, and thank you for your question. It is possible for bedding to cause itchiness if the pet is allergic to the material, or if the bag of litter carried parasites such as mites. I would suggest using a paper-based bedding such as Care Fresh: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/carefresh-natural-pet-bedding It may also be a good idea to swap out the bag of bedding altogether for a new one, and thoroughly disinfect the cage with soap and water in case of parasites. Of course, the itchiness could also be unrelated to the bedding, so if the itchiness does not improve after making these changes, I would recommend visiting your veterinarian for a further workup. They may perform a skin scraping and provide medication if they suspect a bacterial infection. I hope this helps, and that Robert feels better soon!
Updated on August 12th, 2025