Guinea Pig Care Hub

Everything You Need to Care for Guinea Pigs — Beginner to Advanced

Start with the basics, then work through health checks, common illnesses and first aid. Built for everyday owners — clear, practical, and confidence‑building.

Start Here When to See a Vet Shop Essentials
Important: This guide is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your guinea pig isn’t eating, has breathing difficulty, or you’re worried, contact an experienced exotics vet promptly.

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Guinea pigs in a safe indoor boarding setup

Start Here

Follow this path in order. If you’re new, start with setup and routine, then move into health checks and preparedness.

Guinea pig care and setup Guinea Pig Care (Start Here) Housing, diet, routine, setup basics and what new owners should know. Beginner Guinea pig health guide Guinea Pig Health Guide Weekly checks to spot changes early — weight, teeth, coat, feet, droppings. Beginner → Intermediate Guinea pig common illnesses Common Illnesses Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when it’s time to call the vet. Intermediate Guinea pig handling and transport Handling & Transport Safe lifting, carriers, vet trips and stress‑reduction basics. Intermediate Preparing critical care for guinea pigs First Aid & Preparedness What to have ready, safe transport, and what to do while contacting a vet. Intermediate → Advanced Rabbit and guinea pigs learning at a computer Shop Essentials Cages, bedding, liners, food and enrichment — quick shortcuts to the right categories. Shop

New owner quick start

  • Set up a spacious, well‑ventilated enclosure with hideouts and room to move. Our C&C cages for guinea pigs provide plenty of space for exercise, enrichment and natural behaviours.
  • Base diet: unlimited hay, daily leafy greens, and appropriate pellets.
  • Spot clean daily; deep clean weekly to keep the environment dry and healthy.
  • Weigh weekly and watch appetite, droppings and behaviour for changes.
Read: Guinea Pig Care → Next: Health Guide →

Starter shopping shortcuts

If you’re unsure what fits your setup, start with our Premium C&C cages for guinea pigs, then add bedding, fleece liners, food and enrichment.

When to See a Vet (Red Flags)

Guinea pigs can deteriorate quickly. If you notice any of the signs below, contact an experienced exotics veterinarian.

Seek urgent vet advice if your guinea pig:

  • Stops eating or eating reduces noticeably.
  • Has breathing difficulty, noisy breathing, or discharge from nose/eyes.
  • Has very few/no droppings, severe diarrhoea, or obvious distress.
  • Has blood present or seems unable to urinate.
  • Shows sudden collapse, seizures, or major behaviour changes.
Go to: First Aid & Preparedness → Go to: Health Guide →

Shop Essentials

Quick shortcuts to the categories most guinea pig owners need for a safe, comfortable, and enriching setup.

Guinea Pig Cages C&C cages and indoor enclosure essentials. Guinea Pig Bedding Comfortable, practical bedding options. Guinea Pig Cage Liners Reusable liners for easier cleaning routines. Guinea Pig Food Hay, pellets and daily diet essentials. Guinea Pig Treats Safe treats for bonding and enrichment. Guinea Pig Toys Chews and enrichment to prevent boredom. Guinea Pig Accessories Hideouts, enrichment, and daily care items. Need help choosing? Contact us and we’ll point you to the right setup.