A Beginner Guide to Guinea Pig Care

Guinea Pigs are adorable and known for their incredible vocal range. This popular species makes wonderful companions for the right owners.

However, taking on any animal requires consideration, so if you are planning on bringing Guinea Pigs into your home, here is what you need to know.

What are Guinea Pigs?

Guinea Pigs (known as Cavies or the less official potatoes on legs) are rodents that originate from South America.

These adorable creatures are herbivores and sadly, they are no longer found in the wild. When this species still roamed around, they would have lived in herds and moved around feeding off vegetation.

The average life expectancy for a Guinea Pig is between 4-7 years. However, they have been known to live much longer!

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