There's a lot to recommend guinea pigs as the perfect family pet: They're small, easy to care for, and have sweet temperaments. Also known as cavies, there are 13 breeds of guinea pigs officially ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

Since the pandemic, like many pets, guinea pigs have gained popularity in American homes. Samantha Vincent, operations director at Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society, says the number of guinea ...

From the hay and the woodchips to the squeaks and the "wheeks," Julene Robinson's got a full house of rescue guinea pigs. She said people now know her as the guinea pig lady. Robinson opened Wheek ...