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Guinea Pig (Cavy) Basics: Origins, Traits, and Diet
The guinea pig (cavy) is a South American rodent with a ~8-year lifespan, a long colon for fiber, and ever-growing molars that need hay. It eats its own soft droppings for vitamins, cannot climb, and must avoid toxic foods like potato, cabbage, onion, and starch.
Are Guinea Pigs Hard to Keep? Care Tips to Know
Guinea pigs are easy to keep — they are rodents (not pigs) that eat mainly grass. Give them a dry, clean cage with room to roam in groups, feed pellets and hay while limiting watery produce, and keep the temperature above 20°C to avoid chills.
Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig
The Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig can live as long as ten years; if you are sure you want it as a pet, make sure no other dogs, cats, or animals at home can harm it.
Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig
The Peruvian Satin guinea pig differs from other guinea pigs mainly in its coat, which grows toward the head and covers it, with a satin-like sheen. Its habits and diet are much like ordinary guinea pigs, but it is more delicate and prone to disease, so it is kept mainly as an ornamental pet.
White Crested Guinea Pig
The White Crested guinea pig, also called the white-crested Dutch pig or cavy, is gentle, alert, and lively like many guinea pigs, making it a great household pet. Its defining feature is an all-white body with a crest-like swirl of hair on the head.
Dark-eyed Self White Guinea Pig
The Dark-eyed Self White guinea pig, like all guinea pigs, is lively, gentle, and chubby, easily startled and prone to squeaking. It loves a dry, clean environment. Also known as the white black-eyed Dutch pig or cavy, it is a common and easy-to-care-for small pet.
Satin White Crested Guinea Pig
The Satin White Crested Guinea Pig is all snow-white with glossy, smooth fur like satin. It has a crest-like whorl on its head, a very special look.
Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig
The Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig, also known as the long-curly-haired cavy, is a rare and distinctive guinea pig variety native to Peru and Brazil. With its unique curly long coat and gentle nature, it makes a beloved small pet, though its coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting.
How to Feed a Guinea Pig at Every Life Stage
Guinea pigs are herbivores needing grass, greens, and water. Babies rely on mother's milk, then start grass around day 10. From 3–6 months they need more hay to wear teeth; adults need balanced hay, veg, and fruit; seniors need soft, nutritious food and extra vitamin C.
How Big Do Guinea Pigs Get?
Adult guinea pigs are 25–38 cm long and weigh 500–1000 g, males slightly larger. Size is shaped by environment, diet, and genetics. With good care, lifespan averages 4–8 years and can exceed 10.