Signs that your Chinchilla needs to see the Vet
Chinchilla’s are such happy little creatures it’s hard to imagine that sometimes they get sick. One of the biggest problems is that chins are very adept at hiding the fact that they’re not well or in...
View ArticleLet Your Chinchilla’s Home Imitate Nature
When considering the perfect home for your chin, one of the best things you can do is to try to imitate the natural habitat of the wild chinchilla. Naturally a chin would live in rocky, dry areas and...
View ArticleAre guinea pigs good pets?
Okay, being as we know just how great guinea pigs are, perhaps we’re a little biased as to why we think they make fantastic pets. When people ask us “Are guinea pigs good pets” its obvious what...
View ArticleCan rabbits and guinea pigs live together?
Keeping guinea pigs and rabbits together has possibly been born from reasons in the past when it was considered unsafe to neuter rabbits. Because both guinea pigs and rabbits are herd animals, it...
View ArticleMy chinchilla hates me
My chinchilla hates me You know exactly how it is. You’ve spent hours reading up the best ways to look after your chinchilla, been out and purchased everything to house and look after the new...
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Guinea Pig Picnic
You’ve gotta love some people. I came across this delightful story in a British newspaper – about an upcoming guinea pig picnic. The Cavy Corner Guinea Pig Sanctuary based in Sheffield, England is...
View ArticleIs rabbit poop good fertilizer?
Is rabbit poop good fertilizer? Okay, so it’s not news that any rabbit owner certainly has a ready supply of rabbit droppings. But here’s a question you may not here very often. Is rabbit poop...
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What Does It Mean When My Guinea Pig…
We all love our guinea pigs; after all, how could you not love these furry little bundles of fun. They make us laugh, they make us happy, then are great company and they – well, they’re just really...
View ArticleChinchillas just love a Massage
Anyone who tries to tell you that chinchillas don’t enjoy a massage just needs to take a look at this video below! This little chinnie is simply reveling in his gentle massage. But if you decide to do...
View ArticleChinchilla – Is it the Right Pet for You?
Okay, so chinchillas are probably one of the cutest small animals it’s possible to have as a pet. They’re adorable to look at, fun to watch and, let’s face it, it’s quite cool to own a pet that’s...
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Help! Why Doesn’t My Chinchilla Love Me?
Chinchillas are such cute looking creatures, and many people mistakenly think that because they look so cuddly that they actually are. But one thing most chinnie owners soon come to understand is...
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Chinchillas and Treats – What NOT to Feed
We recently had an email from Mikayla, who’s a keen chinchilla owner. Here’s what she wrote: Hi, my name is Mikayla and I have recently have discovered your website through your chinchilla bumper...
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Happy New Year – Did You Get A New Guinea Pig?
From all of us here at SPS, here’s hoping you and your guinea pigs had a great holiday, and wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Now, we’re sure that there were a fair few happy people who got a...
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Happy New Year – Did Your Chinchilla Watch TV?
From all of us here at SPS, here’s hoping you and your chinchillas had a great holiday, and wishing you all a very Happy New Year. You might well think that the title of this blog is a little strange,...
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One Lucky Rabbit
I don’t know about you, but here at SPS we’re all suckers for an animal good luck story. And one that involves a rabbit being saved from certain death is certainly guaranteed to bring a smile to our...
View ArticleDegus – Your Chinchilla’s Cousin
It’s always fun to know about other animals that are closely related to your pets. Many people who have chinchillas aren’t aware of another similar animal that originates from the same part of the...
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Social Media for Guinea Pigs?
As every pet owner knows, sometimes you might be busy (or having a sneaky few minutes daydreaming time) at work or school, and wish you could just spend a few quick minutes with your piggies – maybe...
View ArticleChinchillas & the Vital Role of Water
We talk a lot about chinchilla nutrition – hay, pellets and the importance of not giving sugary treats to our chinnies, but today I’d like to concentrate on something that is even more vital than any...
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Chinchillas – A Solitary Pet?
Okay – so here’s a question for all you chinchilla lovers and owners out there. What is your opinion on whether or not chinchillas should always be kept with others of their own company, or if they...
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Guest Post from Guinea Pig Today
We’re delighted to be able to give our SPS community a guest blog from Angela Mitchell, Editor in Chief of Guinea Pig Today. Following our article last week about Guinea Pig Adoption month we thought...
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