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Category: guinea pigs

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

The Passing of Appa

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on The Passing of Appa

An ode to my guinea pig, Appa, who has passed away.

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

How I afford 6 Guinea Pigs

February 26, 2021by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on 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 [...]

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

The 6th And Final Guinea Pig

February 26, 2021by Ari Lentini1 Comment on 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, [...]

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

Having a Pregnant Piggy

July 17, 2020July 27, 2020by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on Having a Pregnant Piggy
Having a Pregnant Piggy

Our newborn guinea pigs and their mama.

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

An Unexpected Third

June 12, 2020by Ari Lentini1 Comment on An Unexpected Third
An Unexpected Third

We were happy with our two girls when an unexpected boy came into our lives that we couldn’t resist.

guinea pigs, Personal Pieces

Guinea Pig Skin Issues

May 17, 2020February 26, 2021by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on 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 [...]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Owning a Guinea Pig

May 16, 2020February 26, 2021by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on The Do’s and Don’ts of Owning a Guinea Pig
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.

guinea pigs

Basic Guinea Pig Care

May 16, 2020February 26, 2021by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on Basic Guinea Pig Care
Basic Guinea Pig Care

A list of advice for getting a guinea pig.

guinea pigs

Guinea Pig DIY’s

May 14, 2020August 4, 2020by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on Guinea Pig DIY’s
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.

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Mocha and Linda’s Bonding Process

May 13, 2020August 4, 2020by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment on Mocha and Linda’s Bonding Process
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.

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