Care and setup guides
Practical guides to setting up your guinea pig cage and keeping it comfortable, clean and cool all year round in Australia.
Setting up your first guinea pig cage: the step-by-step checklist
From choosing the spot to hides, hay and water. A checklist for new owners.
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Keeping guinea pigs cool in an Australian summer
Danger temperatures, warning signs, and practical cooling tips for hot days.
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The best bedding for guinea pigs in Australia
Fleece vs paper vs shavings: safety, absorbency, cost and cleaning compared.
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How to clean a guinea pig cage (daily, weekly and deep clean)
A simple daily, weekly and monthly routine, plus pet-safe cleaning products.
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Indoor vs outdoor guinea pigs in Australia: which is better?
Heat, predators, social contact and space. How to decide, and how to get the best of both.
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Why does my guinea pig cage smell? How to get rid of the ammonia smell
The real causes of cage smell, why ammonia is a health issue, and how to fix it for good.
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Keeping guinea pigs warm in an Australian winter
Safe temperatures, signs of cold, and how to winter-proof a hutch or indoor cage.
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Where to put a guinea pig cage in your house
The best rooms, what to avoid, and whether to go on the floor or a table.
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Water bottle or water bowl for guinea pigs?
Pros and cons of each, how to check a bottle works, and why offering both is safest.
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Guinea pig cage ideas: enrichment and layouts to stop boredom
Zoned layouts, foraging, tunnels and DIY toys that cost next to nothing.
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Introducing a new guinea pig: neutral ground and cage setup
Quarantine, neutral ground, what's normal, and a cage setup that keeps the peace.
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Guinea pig carriers: vet trips, moving house and holiday care
Choosing a carrier, car safety, moving day, and holiday care checklists.
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