Welcome to Guinea Pig Welfare! If you are looking for advice on how to look after your pet guinea pigs then you have come to the right place. Guinea Pig Welfare is a Pro Guinea Pig site that supports the 5 Freedoms as outlined by the RSPCA and recommended to DEFRA for the Animal Welfare Act 2007.
Heatstroke happens extremely fast in guinea pigs, keep their environment cool and ensure fresh water is always available- even in the run.
Do NOT give frozen or chilled foods, these are dangerous and can lead to problems that often result in the death of the guinea pig.
Read The Heat of The Moment before you need it. Also: The Heat Is On.
Read the stories of the guests at Reading Guinea Pig Rescue on The Pig Issue, read some frequently asked questions on Wheekers’ World (and take a look at the supplies links too!), find out what you need to know about Satin Guinea Pigs before you decide on them as your pet at Satin Guinea Pigs, browse our gallery and other pages for information and pictures.
Explore the Husbandry page for more information on keeping guinea pigs. Each page contains more relevant links.
The Wheekerpedia has a glossary of terms and technical language plus anything else guinea pig related.
The Reading Guinea Pig Rescue pages contain details of adopting and some basic information and local suppliers.
Contact: info@guineapigwelfare.org.uk
All pictures are copyright of owner, donated to Guinea Pig Welfare for their own use. Donations are mentioned by name where there is an organisation benefiting guinea pig care or supplies. Text is registered and protected copyright of the author, all rights reserved.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the site.
