The question posed in the title is a legitimate one. Even though guinea pigs are familiar, they’re neither pigs nor do they hail from Guinea. These rodents, originating from the Andes mountains in South America, are so similar to rabbits they were nearly reclassified. They’re commonly called a cavy, a derivation of their scientific name.
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Ferrets bite hard. That’s not an option, but it’s a sad risk ferret owners have to consider. It can happen to anybody at anytime with a nearby ferret. But there’s no need to panic. Most bites are not as harmful but still, precautionary measures must be taken properly.
A Quick Look on Ferret’s Teeth Structure
Ferrets’ teeth [...]

With a cage for your chinchilla, they should also be some chew toys, a television and a wheel for exercise.  This way they’ll have plenty of things to do while they’re in the cage.  In order for the wheel to fit in properly, you should measure the door of the cage.  Even though your pet [...]

Guinea pigs are exceedingly easy to care for. They enjoy a big cage and won’t show signs of stress being confined, unless they’re left alone all day every day. But they still require some hair and nail grooming in order to remain in top health. Fortunately, taking care of those tasks is simplicity itself.
For short-haired [...]

Although ferrets have eyes, they are not unable to see that well. As a result, they use their other senses to guide them through their environment using their hearing and smell.
Since domesticated ferrets are not afraid of humans, they will be able to handle any new environment that they encounter without any fear. In fact, [...]

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Guinea pigs are cool, but they’re also a little different from most other animals. That creates the need for a little investigation into these unique animals.
Guinea Pigs, known as cavies among professionals and enthusiasts, make excellent animal companions. They have a range of interesting behaviors and they’re ultra-easy to care for. They come in a [...]

Want to know all about ferrets but don’t know where to begin? There are millions of other ferret aficionados who are stumped with the volumes of information available at their disposal about this charming furry creatures. Whether you are trying to get a pet ferret, living with someone who is crazy about ferrets or simply [...]

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Let’s say your child wants a pet.  Ok, you think, “I can deal with a small puppy or a kitten”.  Hmm……so you think.  What if your child told you they wanted a chinchilla for a pet?  A chinchilla?  Yes, your child says again, a chinchilla.  You think, they probably don’t know how to spell it, [...]

A guinea pig will naturally secrete a white, milky discharge from healthy eyes. The cavy then spreads that fluid over the face and performs a cleaning behavior. The habit may be done several times per day and is a normal part of grooming. But there are several conditions that can cause the eyes to become [...]

Your dog’s behavior, health, happiness, well being and longetivity totally depend on what you feed your dog. Although there are a variety of dog foods available in the market, natural dog foods are considered to be the best for a dog’s health. Dogs require specific nutritional that are necessary to maintain the health of your [...]

There are two types of ferrets found in North America. You have the domesticated one called the Mustela putorious and the wild one called the mustela nigripes. Both of which are closely related to the weasel family. Now let’s talk about these two in more detail.
The domesticated ferret has been treated as a pet for [...]

Chinchillas raised on a ranch get treated differently than those that are raised by breeders and pet owners.  Breeders and pet owners raised and treat their chinchillas like pets; ranchers treat their chinchillas like livestock.  To the ranchers, this is a business and they could care less about the animals getting adequate exercise or any [...]

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Guinea pigs, or cavies, are like any other species in having a number of distinctive behaviors. Within that broad outline, of course, each pig will have its own peculiarities. It’s the latter that makes detailing the former a little tricky.
Most guinea pigs enjoy companionship, both of other cavies and of humans. How do we judge [...]

There are different kinds of domesticated ferrets. If you want something exotic, why not try the Angora ferret?
The angora ferret began in Sweden when a breeder noticed a mutation among his ferrets as they produced longer hair on the hind legs and rear part of their bodies. The offspring were then sold to another breeder [...]

When chinchillas are out in the wild, their fur is their protector from the elements.  When they are captured and turned into pets, adjustments have to be made in order for them to be comfortable and survive.
If you plan to keep a pet chinchilla in your house, the animal needs to be somewhere where the [...]

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Black-footed ferrets have been the cause of much hype in North America, and with good reason. There are clearly many interesting facts about black-footed ferrets aside from their colorful and distinct foot color among the ferret species. Here are some enlightening facets of the black-footed ferrets.

Fact 1: The one thing that is most special about [...]