Guinea pigs are one of the world’s most popular household pets. Their sweet, docile natures and affectionate personalities make them a firm favorite among all ages. If you’re wondering how to take ...

As a guinea pig owner, you’ll observe many behaviors in these animals that may initially seem odd. For instance, when they suddenly leap into the air—a behavior known as ‘popcorning’—it’s not because ...

Guinea pigs are sometimes used for animal activities that are believed to have beneficial effects for humans. For example, animal activities with guinea pigs in the classroom – including preparing ...

Today's livestock agriculture faces major changes in domestic pig husbandry—besides animal health and productivity, aspects of animal welfare and animal-friendly husbandry systems for pigs ...

Which guinea pig food is best? Guinea pigs, or cavies, are small mammals that originated from the Andes in South America and, despite their name, have no relation to actual pigs. These cute rodents ...

A small study suggests that when two pigs are fighting, a bystander pig can intervene to either reduce the number of attacks by the aggressor or to help reduce the anxiety of the victim. The study of ...