Today we are reviewing Binky and Wheeks' Fruit Salad. What is it? Dehydrated fruit slices. Packaged in 45g resealable bags. Ingredients: Apple Pear Kiwi (All in equal amounts). What can I / my Guinea Pig do with it?: Eat it. Hide it in hay. Place in an activity toy or feeder . Create a fruit... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Binky and Wheeks www.binkyandwheeks.com
Have you heard about Binky and Wheeks the fabulous new bunny and Guinea Pig treat shop? This week we are excited to be reviewing a selection of products from this fresh new brand. Binky and Wheeks were founded when the owner Elizabeth and her family found themselves disappointed with the small animal treat selections... 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 – Flystrike in Guinea Pigs – Maggots on Guinea Pig – Has my Guinea Pig got Flystrike
Today we are focusing on the distressing condition of Flystrike in Guinea Pigs. What is Fly Strike?: Fly strike is a condition where adult flies lay their eggs on animals. Maggots hatch from the eggs and eat the surrounding flesh of the animal. Not only does this essentially eat the animal alive but the maggots... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bananas and Banana Peel?
Today we answer the question "Can Guinea Pigs eat bananas and banana peels / skins ?" https://instagram.com/p/BMwgXtNA1UG/ The very shortest answer is certainly yes. Providing you thoroughly wash the skin of the banana there is nothing dangerous in either the fruit or the peel. On farms and smallholdings the skins/peels are often recycled into animal... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – More Guinea Pig Art
Following on from my previous art post I can update that I have two more Squidgypig profile drawings to add. Firstly Marilyn... Then new boy Tabby... I would love to see other people's pet art too...
Squidgypigs – What to do when your Guinea Pig won’t eat
Today we look at some simple solutions for when your Guinea Pig will not eat...
Are Guinea Pigs Nocturnal? When are Guinea Pigs most active?
Today we examine When Are Guinea Pigs Most Active? There is some debate as to what behavioural adjective best fits Guinea Pigs... Are Guinea Pigs diurnal? Diurnal is the behavioural adjective to describe animals being: "active during the day time". -Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © Harper Collins Publishers 2014 It may first appear that your... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs- Guinea Pig Treat Fruit and Veg Part 1
Squidgypigs Guide To The Basics In addition to hay and a good quality dry food every Guinea Pig should have approximately a cupful of fresh vitamin C rich veg a day. Squidgypigs recommend a mixture of Spring Greens, Savoy Cabbage and Romaine Lettuce as a basic staple. However just as us humans enjoy a much... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Fireworks safety for small pets (Guinea Pigs and Rabbits).
It's firework season in the U.K. at the moment; blasting off this weekend with Halloween and Guy Faulks Night follows on the 5th of November and all too frequently the accompanying flashes and bangs will then trickle through to Christmas and the New Year. Whilst the negative effects of fireworks on our cats and dogs... Continue Reading →

