Ganz’s Webkinz Announce Lilac Guinea Pig
TranslationGanzworld’s official Webkinz Newz (WKN) has revealed a sneak peek of the new toys arriving in May 2012. Among them is a much anticipated Lilac Guinea Pig. The Webkinz are plush toys sold in connection with an interactive virtual-reality internet site. Children are to encouraged to join the Webkinz community online with a secret code [...]
Guinea Pig Smuggler on Letterman’s “Top Ten”
TranslationFor those of you who watched the Late Show with David Letterman last night, he did his usual “Top Ten” list at the start of the show. This time the list was called “Top Ten Things The Secret Service Learned About Tonight’s Audience.” Featured as number four on the list was “Known Guinea Pig Smuggler” [...]
Keeping Guinea Pigs and Rabbits Together
TranslationBeing as guinea pigs are herd animals it’s always preferable not to keep them on their own. In fact, in certain countries of the world it’s actually illegal to keep a guinea pig on its own. However, the common practice of keeping a rabbit and a guinea pig together for company is not ideal – [...]
New Guinea Pig in Guinness World Records
TranslationIn Scotland, there’s a world champion and he’s much smaller than you might expect. Truffles the guinea pig, a boar owned by thirteen year old Chloe Macari, broke previous records with a 30cm (12in) leap and landing himself in the Guinness World Records as the “World’s Longest Jump by a Guinea Pig.” Previous long jump [...]
Ricky Gervais launches global campaign to end cosmetic tests on animals
TranslationCruelty Free International, a new global non-profit organization spells out vision to end product testing on animals worldwide Ricky Gervais, Ambassador for Cruelty Free International, states: “I am delighted to support the launch of Cruelty Free International, the exciting global campaign to end the use of animals in product testing. Animal testing for cosmetics is [...]
Calculate Your Guinea Pig’s Age in Human Years
TranslationYou might think calculating your guinea pig’s age in human years is as easy as multiplying your pet’s age by 10 but that doesn’t work out as one would expect. For example, how many toddlers do you know are capable of reproducing? How many pregnant senior citizens do you know? Figuring out a guinea pig’s [...]
Hipster Guinea Pig
Translation If you have a great idea for an article about guinea pigs, please let us know. Guinea Pig Today is a network of guinea pig lovers and we’re always looking for the next great story. View our submissions page for more information on how to submit your idea. Angela, Editor-in-Chief, GPTAngela founded Guinea Pig [...]
Why We Do Not Support Breeding Guinea Pigs/Cavies
TranslationIn honor of Adopt Rescued Guinea Pigs Month in March, we here at the Cali Cavy Collective want to explain why we advocate against breeding guinea pigs and instead support rescue organizations and adoption. There are already many homeless guinea pigs in shelters everywhere whom are put to sleep if they are not adopted within a predetermined number [...]
Memorial Candle Lighting for Peter Gurney
TranslationThis email has been circulating in honor of Peter Gurney. We felt it was important to post here as a reference for all guinea pig lovers who may wish to join. You are invited to participate in our annual “Memorial Candle Lighting for Peter Gurney” on March 9th, 2012, at 8:00 pm, in your particular [...]
Tips for Responsible Use and Disposal of Pet Medications
TranslationThe same products that save lives can be harmful if used the wrong way or disposed of incorrectly. Expired and mixed medications end up in the environment where it can cause serious damage. As an animal lover, there are steps you can take to address proper use and disposal of medical products to make the [...]
