When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Cute, cuddly and packed full of character, there are many reasons to get a ...

There are a handful of animals that come to mind when people think of getting a first pet, and a guinea pig is definitely on the list. They’re small and cute and seem to spend a lot of time ...

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 ...

American guinea pigs are the oldest recognized domestic guinea pig breed. They’re also the most commonly bred guinea pigs to ...

Cute, cuddly and packed full of character, there are many reasons to get a guinea pig. Along with being incredibly gentle animals, guinea pigs are considered to be low-maintenance fur friends, which ...