Guinea Pig Care Guides
Guinea pigs are gentle, social animals that thrive in pairs or small groups. They have specific dietary needs — most importantly, they cannot produce their own Vitamin C — and they need more space than the tiny cages marketed for them suggest.
What We Cover
- Housing — Minimum enclosure sizes (bigger than you think), C&C cage options, indoor vs outdoor in Australian climates
- Diet — Unlimited hay, daily Vitamin C-rich vegetables, pellets, and foods to avoid
- Health — Scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency), respiratory infections, mites, dental disease, and bumblefoot
- Social needs — Why guinea pigs should never be kept alone, pairing advice, and introducing new pigs
- Grooming — Long-haired breed grooming, nail trimming, and regular health checks
- Summer care — Guinea pigs are extremely heat-sensitive. Managing Australian summer temperatures is critical
Guinea pigs are especially vulnerable to heat stroke in Australian summers — temperatures above 26°C can be dangerous. Our guides cover cooling strategies and housing placement to keep your pigs safe during hot weather.