Squidgypigs Binky and Wheeks Fruit Dangler Kit Review

Today the Squidgypigs have been reviewing Binky and Wheeks' Fruit Dangler Kit. What is a Fruit Dangler Kit?: Everything you need to make at least 1 Fruit Dangler. With instructions. What can your Guinea Pig do with a Fruit Dangler?: Eat it. Chew through the raffia. Invent new yoga stretches to reach it (well this is... Continue Reading →

Can Guinea Pigs Swim? 

Reposting this so that it's easy to find.  Can Guinea Pigs Swim? "I saw it on You Tube and thought I'd try it..." This is perhaps my biggest hate on Instagram.  Guinea pigs can technically swim, but they really shouldn't be put in a position that they have to. Much like a baby human. A swimming... Continue Reading →

Squidgypigs – Guinea Pig Crimes Part 2

Today we continue our rant about the worst crimes against Guinea Pigs, Part 1 is HERE (Swimming etc). Hamster Wheels / Balls: "Well you said they liked to run..." Guinea pigs should never be put in exercise wheels or balls. Both wheels and balls will damage the fragile spines of Guinea Pigs. Actually even hamsters don't have... Continue Reading →

Squidgypigs – Guinea Pig Heatwave 2017

Here are some of our piggy friends enjoying the hot weather sensibly... Lola belongs to @rachelspiggies  --- --- Bean and Sprout belong to @pigboys_ --- ---  This herd belongs to @schweinleins --- --- Ollie belongs to @oursqueakypiggies  --- --- Mu belongs to @squigglypigs. --- --- Dave belongs to @kawaii_joel_ --- --- You can read our guide to hot weather Guinea Pig... Continue Reading →

Squidgypigs – Heatstroke in Guinea Pigs – What is Heatstroke? Has my Guinea Pig got Heatstroke? Can Guinea Pigs die from heatstroke or being left in the sun?

Following our Guide to Hot Weather Guinea Pig Care I thought Heatstroke deserved a little more focus. Heatstroke kills. What is Heatstroke? Heatstroke is a condition caused by a body overheating.  Why do Guinea Pigs get Heatstroke? They are (usually) covered in hair. They cannot sweat. A healthy guinea Pig should not pant. They are often housed... Continue Reading →

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