10/09/2026
Thinking about adding guinea pigs to your family? Guinea pigs are friendly, social animals, and their care needs are easy to underestimate.
But, a little homework before they come home sets you and your new piggies up for a great start. My latest blog post is an easy, comprehensive starter guide for Long Island owners that covers what to have ready from day one.
It covers the enclosure size that actually works and why floor space matters more than height, why unlimited grass hay is the foundation of a healthy diet, the crucial vitamin that guinea pigs can't make on their own, and why they do best living with a compatible piggy companion.
I also go through some older advice that hasn't aged well, like yogurt drops, seed and muesli mixes, and tiny starter cages, so you can skip the most common mistakes.
The single best habit you can build is learning your guinea pig's normal routine. Once you know their baseline, you can catch the early warning signs sooner, like the reduced appetite and smaller droppings that can signal GI stasis, a true emergency.
In-home guinea pig sitting and guinea pig boarding are two of my specialties, and I'm booking now for fall and winter. Read the full guide to learn more!
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