Guinea Pig Care Resources

From nutrition to habitat and enrichment, giving your guinea pig the best life starts with the right information and Small Pet Select is here to provide it. Explore articles like Guinea Pigs 101, covering nutrition, habitats, and daily care; The Importance of Bedding, helping you create a clean, comfortable environment; A Guide to Snacks & Treats, outlining what’s safe and what to avoid; and All You Need to Know About Herbs & Herbal Blends, offering simple ways to boost your guinea pig’s overall wellbeing.

Understanding Fiber: The Key to Your Rabbit & Guinea Pig’s Health
Hay-based fiber is essential — for rabbits and guinea pigs, hay should make up the majority (≈80%) of the diet because it’s the key source of both insoluble and soluble...
Bunny & Piggy Playtime Picks: 10 Toys Your Pets Can’t Resist
Toys support natural behaviours like chewing, gnawing, digging, tossing, chasing and foraging—and are more than just fun for rabbits and guinea pigs. Many materials used in mass-market toys may be...
All You Need To Know About Herbs & Herbal Blends For Your Guinea Pig
Herbs give guinea pigs extra antioxidants, vitamins & minerals when added to their daily salad. Safe herbs include parsley, basil, cilantro, mint, thyme, rosemary, chamomile, dill, lemon balm, sage, oregano,...
The Importance Of Bedding For Your Guinea Pig
Bedding is more than a soft floor — it affects respiratory health, skin, odor, moisture, and waste control. Avoid dusty bedding, sludge (from recycled paper), artificial scents, and cat litter;...
A Guide To Snacks & Treats for Your Guinea Pig
Daily diet basics: free-choice hay, pellets, leafy greens — treats come once the diet is solid. Leafy greens are both healthy food + staple “snack” variety; rotate them to avoid...
Guinea Pigs 101: Care Resource Guide
Guinea pigs are social, need companionship, space, daily interaction, and a long-term commitment (5-8+ years). Recognize their sounds & body language: wheeking, purring, chutting, teeth chattering, popcorning, freezing, etc. Their...
Everything You Need to Know About Habitats for Your Small Pet
Different pets need habitats suited to their size, safety, and natural behavior. Key factors: space, ventilation, strong materials, and chew resistance. Use safe bedding, keep it clean, and change it...
What’s In The Pantry? Rabbit and Guinea Pig Supplements and Remedies
Supplements and remedies are extras to a basic diet and should be used with a small-pets-savvy vet. Nutri-Rescue is a prebiotic liquid “jump-starter” for rabbits or guinea pigs who stop...
Fueling Your Small Pets With The Best Pet Food
Start with what each species eats in the wild to guide diet choices. For rabbits: 85% of diet = hay (available always); pellets are a supplement; leafy greens daily;...
What Is Timothy Hay? The Beginners Guide
Timothy hay is high-fiber, low-protein, and key for digestion and teeth. Three cuts: 1st = coarse/high fiber, 2nd = balanced, 3rd = soft/leafy. Alfalfa hay is richer, good for...