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Domestic guinea pigs are scientifically known as Cavia porcellus [source]

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Special Announcement: New Friends & Old Friends

Published 1/20/2011 | Herd Happenings | HappyCavy


Special Announcement: New Friends & Old Friends

With the passing of Piglet, the Humans have decided that it is time to find a few new guinea pigs to love as part of their family....



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Happy New Year to All Our Fuzzy and Human Friends

Published 12/31/2010 | Herd Happenings | HappyCavy


Happy New Year to All Our Fuzzy and Human Friends

Important news about Piglet the guinea pig and Happy New Year wishes for our friends....



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Bitsy After a Guinea Pig Bath (photo)

Published 6/11/2010 | Guinea Pig Photos | HappyCavy


Bitsy After a Guinea Pig Bath (photo)

We had to bathe Bitsy after we adopted her. She was kept on wood chip bedding (*ugh*) and her fur was coated with dirt. This is a pic after her "welcome home" bath....



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News From the Front Lines of the Guinea Pig Mite Outbreak

Published 4/29/2010 | Guinea Pig Health | HappyCavy


News From the Front Lines of the Guinea Pig Mite Outbreak

The guinea pigs have finished their ivermectin mite treatment. This concludes six long weeks of twice weekly cage cleaning, vet appointments, and itchy guinea pigs....



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Guinea Pig Mites: Hammy’s Hair Loss

Published 4/19/2010 | Guinea Pig Health | HappyCavy


Guinea Pig Mites: Hammy’s Hair Loss

A guinea pig loses hair during an outbreak of mites....



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The HappyCavy guinea pig blog shares the joys and challenges of raising happy and healthy guinea pigs.

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