16/07/2026
🐹 Tiny creatures. Huge personalities.
In honour of Guinea Pig Day, here are a few things your guinea pigs would very much like humans to know… 👀
🥔 “We are not potatoes.”
Yes, we may look like tiny furry potatoes at times… but we are surprisingly clever, emotional little animals with BIG personalities and lots to say.
🥬 “We physically cannot make our own Vitamin C.”
Unlike many animals, guinea pigs need Vitamin C in their diet every single day to stay healthy and support their immune system, joints and teeth.
🎤 “Yes, we scream for vegetables.”
That dramatic wheeking noise the second the fridge opens? Completely normal. Guinea pigs quickly learn routines and are very vocal about snack expectations.
👯 “We need friends.”
Guinea pigs are social animals and are happiest with companionship. A bonded piggy friend can help them feel safer, happier and more confident.
🏃 “The zoomies are important.”
Those random bursts of running, jumping and popcorn-like bouncing are signs of excitement and happiness — and honestly one of the best things ever.
🦷 “Our teeth never stop growing.”
Guinea pig teeth continuously grow throughout their lives, which is why hay and proper dental care are incredibly important.
🩺 “We hide illness very well.”
As prey animals, guinea pigs are experts at masking when something is wrong. Small changes in eating, weight, behaviour or energy levels can be really important signs to spot early.
Now tell us… what’s the funniest or most dramatic thing your guinea pig does? 👀🐹
