Guinea pigs can make good pets, but though they may appear lower maintenance than a cat or a dog, they still require plenty of love and attention. If you get young guinea pigs, it’s easier to train ...

If you’re thinking about getting a pet for your child, guinea pigs often come up as a top choice - and for good reason. These little fluffballs are gentle, social, and surprisingly fun to be around.

Popular animal retailer Pets at Home has been forced to stop selling guinea pigs amid an infectious disease outbreak. The store learned some of its rodents have Streptococcus, more commonly known as ...

We have so many cute critters at Bay Area animal shelters, and guinea pigs are certainly no exception. Guinea pigs make great pets, especially for kids. Less fragile than rabbits and less skittish ...

Just as dark and sweet as her chocolatey name-sake, Kokoa is every bit a lovely guinea pig and would make an excellent pet for any home. What makes a guinea pig a great pet? Guinea pigs are naturally ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

Marin Humane has many adorable animals for adoption, not just dogs and cats. We also have bunnies, birds, turtles, rats and one of the cutest critters around — guinea pigs. Guinea pigs make great pets ...