A woman who kept guinea pigs and rabbits in cages "overflowing with faeces" has been banned from owning pets. Lauren Boardman, aged 25, kept 74 rabbits and guinea pigs and two French bulldogs.

Guinea pig showing is gaining popularity in regional Victoria, with more than 300 entries at the Cavy Council show in Ballarat last weekend. Competitors ranged from young children to long-time ...

A tiny guinea pig named Randy became a legend after fathering over 400 babies at Hatton Adventure World in 2014. A simple mix-up allowed him several weeks with over 100 female guinea pigs, resulting ...

Bunny Burrows Rescue has been taking care of guinea pigs for 29 years Wheeking, purring, chutting, chirping and chattering. For small animals, guinea pigs can make big noises and, according to experts ...

Veterinarian Mariin Pantelejev says the main cause is owners' ignorance about diet, and also the isolation of the pets. Pantelejev works at an animal shelter in Viljandi and focuses on exotic pets in ...

A healthy guinea pig is a happy guinea pig. Unfortunately, unsuitable human foods often end up in their bowls, which they should not eat. Photo: Getty Images Guinea pigs are popular pets—easy to ...

Guinea pigs are popular pets—easy to handle but sensitive when it comes to diet. To ensure their well-being, it’s crucial to know their dietary needs. Even small mistakes can have serious consequences ...

Authorities recovered 24 of 25 guinea pigs that were stolen from a Tucson-area animal sanctuary. A multi-agency investigation led authorities to a Phoenix home where the animals were found. Three ...

Police recovered 24 out of 25 guinea pigs stolen from an animal rescue in Marana, after locating them at a Phoenix home. Three suspects—two 14-year-old girls and the mother of one of the teens—have ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...