Guinea Pig Parenting

As guinea pigs age, their needs evolve—sometimes subtly, sometimes significantly. Like us, they slow down, become more sensitive, and require thoughtful accommodations. Whether your piggy is entering their senior years or already enjoying retirement life, this checklist is designed to help you provide comfort, dignity, and love every step of the way.

Is your guinea pig scratching constantly, losing patches of fur, or twitching when touched? You might be dealing with something more serious than a little itch: mites.

Guinea pigs are intelligent, curious creatures that require mental stimulation to remain happy and healthy. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on toys! In fact, some of the best enrichment comes from household items you already own.

If you’ve ever seen your guinea pig slow-walking like they just dropped a diss track, you’ve witnessed the legendary rumblestrut—a bold display of dominance, drama, and maybe even flirtation.

Discover the gentle lessons guinea pigs teach us about kindness, trust, and unconditional love in this heartfelt letter from a devoted piggy parent.