An ode to my guinea pig, Appa, who has passed away.
Category: guinea pigs
How I afford 6 Guinea Pigs
I am a recent college grad still working retail during a pandemic, I am far from financially well off. However, like most people my age now, pets are the most important thing in the world. When I first started acquiring guinea pigs, I wanted 3. Here I am now with 6. They all came home [...]
The 6th And Final Guinea Pig
I walked into my local PetCo on October 3rd, 2020, at 5:03 am to pick up some hay and treats for my babies. It's a common thing for me to look at the guinea pigs they have for sale just to appreciate how cute they are. However, every time I look at them, I think, [...]
Having a Pregnant Piggy
Our newborn guinea pigs and their mama.
An Unexpected Third
We were happy with our two girls when an unexpected boy came into our lives that we couldn’t resist.
Guinea Pig Skin Issues
On May 13th, 2020, I noticed my guinea pig's ear was very dry but did some googling, slapped some Vaseline on her ear, and it cleared up rather quick. On May 14th, I noticed a bump on her head and after investigating it (and her biting me from investigating it), it looked like a dry [...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Owning a Guinea Pig
A list of things to do with your guinea pig and a list of things to avoid doing.
Basic Guinea Pig Care
A list of advice for getting a guinea pig.
Guinea Pig DIY’s
I made a list of some of the best and most simple DIY's that anyone can do for their guinea pigs.
Mocha and Linda’s Bonding Process
I had never experienced the female guinea pig process in my life but I now know first hand how scary and difficult it is. This post details that experience and what they do to bond.
Ink and Crystals 