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The cavy's binomial nomenclature was first used in 1777 [source]

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Monthly Guinea Pig Link Digest (August 2013)

Published 9/1/2013 | Fun Stuff | HappyCavy


Monthly Guinea Pig Link Digest (August 2013)

Welcome to a new segment we're calling the Monthly Guinea Pig Link Digest where we'll share news, links, and media of interest to the guinea pig community. Enjoy!...



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Cantaloupe (Guinea Pig Poetry Series #1, Delphine)

Published 8/29/2013 | Guinea Pig Poetry | HappyCavy


Cantaloupe (Guinea Pig Poetry Series #1, Delphine)

A guinea pig poem written in honor of Delphi the lame guinea pig who managed to live a happy life thanks to the love of a Human named Alia....



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Small Pet Select Timothy Hay Review

Published 8/11/2013 | Guinea Pig Diet | HappyCavy


Small Pet Select Timothy Hay Review

As any guinea pig keeper is aware, high-quality, grass hay is an essential part of your guinea pig's diet. So we were thrilled with Small Pet Select asked us to review their home-delivered Timothy hay!...



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How to Keep Your Guinea Pigs Cool In the Summer

Published 7/26/2013 | Popular Articles | HappyCavy


How to Keep Your Guinea Pigs Cool In the Summer

During the hot days of summer, be sure you take all precautions to keep your guinea pig cool. Guinea pig heat stroke is no light matter - guinea pigs are sensitive creatures whose comfortable living temperatures are 67° to 77° F (19.4° to 25° C)...



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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)?

Published 7/7/2013 | Ask HappyCavy | HappyCavy


Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)?

Guinea pig snack time! The HappyCavy Humans prepare a delicious snack of pitahaya dragon fruit for the guinea pigs. Learn more about this unusual fruit and if the guinea pigs liked it!...



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