Is a guinea-pig a mammal?
Yes a guinea pig is a mammal. The guinea pig is part of the caviidae family which includes rabbits, hares and hamsters. Read More
Is a pig part rat?
a guinea pig is from the rodent family and that is the same group as rats, mice and hamsters. Read More
Can Muslims eat guinea pig?
YES. Guinea pigs and capybara, although they both are referred to by the word "khanazir" (خنزير), in Arabic, meaning "pig" are rodents and there is no prohibition on eating them. (Specifically, the word for guinea pig is "khanazir ghiniya" - خنزير غينيا and the word for capybara is "khanazir al-maa2" - خنزير الماء or literally "pig of the water".) The word "pig" in the name has no bearing on whether it is permitted or forbidden… Read More
Are guinea pigs part of the pig family?
Not in Pig Family No, guinea pigs belong to the rodent family. Read More
How did the name 'Guinea Pig' come into use?
The part Guinea of Guinea Pig came from when the South Americans sold them for One Guinea which is money. The Pig part in Guinea Pig came from the noise they make. Buyers thought they sounded like snorting pigs. Read More
What do you call a baby Animal that is part Mouse and part Guinea Pig?
A science experiment. There is no such thing as a mouse/guinea pig. =] Read More
What is the guinea pigs history?
Guinea Pigs are not from New Guinea, as many people think, they are actually from South America where they were roasted for food. They sold them for one Guinea (money) hence, the Guinea part in Guinea Pig. Also they sound like snorting pigs hence, the Pig part in Guinea Pig. For more information go to Guinea Pig Lnyx Read More
How is the common name guinea pig misleading?
They are not members of the pig family Read More
Are guinea pigs cages excspenceve?
Hello I know a lot about guinea pigs, but it really does depend the question is, is are you just looking for a family guinea pig? A show guinea pig? or a breeding guinea pig? If a family guinea pig you can visit your local animal shelter they really can be from 0$ to 250$ Ones from petstores are usually 20$ to about 60$ Read More
Why does my guinea pig have white on its body it's a white crested and they are not supposed to have white on their bodies?
your guinea pig may be a hybrid (not a purebred), this means it would be part white crested part other guinea pig breed. this would explain why the guinea pigs fur has white. Read More
Is a guinea pig in the pig family?
no because it was not produced from pigs and whoever said they were in the rodent family let me tell you that they are not. Read More
Is a guinea pig part rabbit and part rat OR WHAT?
A guinea pig is its own species, and it is neither a rabbit nor a rat. It is not really that closely related to either. Read More
Are the guinea pigs the tinniest version of a pig?
No, guinea pigs are not the tiniest version of a pig. Pigs are mammals and guinea pigs are also mammals but they are categorized into the rodent family Read More
Is a grizzly part of the pig family?
No. Grizzlies are part of the bear family (Ursidae), not the pig family (Suidae). Read More
Are guinea pigs and hamsters part of the same family?
No. Guinea pigs are part of the cavy family. Hamsters are part of the rodent family. Read More
How do you know if your guinea pig is getting enough water?
A guinea pig is a rodent that belongs to the family called caviidae. One way to tell if the guinea pig is getting enough water is if the guinea pig can reach the tip of the water bottle easily without having to stand on their hind legs. Read More
Is pig food good for guinea pigs?
No pig food IS NOT good for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have a very sensitive digestive system. Guinea pigs also require a different diet then regular pigs. A guinea pig is not part of the pig family. Guinea pigs need alot of vitamin c and vegetables. It is very important not to feed your Piggy any food that says it is for other animals. Make sure it says for guinea pigs specifically on the package… Read More
Does guinea pig and hamster a family?
Allie, your right. They're both rodents.SAME FAMILY. Read More
Is a guinea pig really a pig?
no. they are members of the rodent family. they are kinda like a rabbit with a hamster. Read More
Why guinea pig is given such a name and does it have any relevance to the island of New Guinea?
No it does not relate to New Guinea. Europeans sold them for about a guinea, an ancient currency. The pig part comes from the fact that they sound like pigs. Read More
What other name is guinea pig known as?
The most common one is Cavy. There might be others but it is mostly Guinea Pig and Cavy, but they DO NOT come from New Guinea nor are they part pig. Take Care and god Bless! :) Read More
What kind of animal is a guinea pig?
A guinea pig is a rodent. Remember that a guinea pig is not related to a pig. Read More
How do you speak guinea pig to your guinea pig?
there is no guinea pig talk just talk softly to your guinea pig so it doesn't get frightened. Read More
Can a guinea pig get pregnant with out a boy guinea pig?
No, a male guinea pig is required. Read More
Is a guinea pig considered a rodent pig or cat?
It is from the rodent family, just like mice, rats and hamsters Read More
What are all of the breeds of guinea pig?
American Guinea Pig Abyssinian Guinea Pig Skinny Pig Silkie Guinea Pig Peruvian Guinea Pig Teddy Guinea Pig Texel Guinea Pig Read More
Can you house a hairless guinea pig with a normal guinea pig?
yes if the hairless guinea pig has no illness SO run your guinea pig down the vets to see. NO IF THE HAIRLESS GUINEA PIG HAS A ILLNES Read More
What is the phenotype of a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig?
The phenotype of the black guinea pig is black, and the pheno type of the white guinea pig is white. Read More
Will a mother guinea pig kill its babies?
Not unless they are ugly and a shame to the family. Read More
What do you do with your guinea pig if you need to go on vacation?
Let family take care of them Read More
Can you feed a guinea pig hay or straw?
I fed my guinea pig with other guinea pigs. lol, cannibal guinea pig Read More
How do you get your guinea pig in a guinea pig show?
go into 4h and they do guinea pig showing for all ages Read More
Can guinea pigs eat the yellow part and the stem of the dandelion?
No, the guinea pig should only eat the stem. Read More
Why is guinea pig not eating since got another guinea pig?
Your Guinea Pig might feel like the other guinea pig is coming into it's area Read More
What are some things to do with your guinea pig?
theres loads of things you can do with your guinea pig. you can handle it, or buy a special guinea pig lead and take your guinea pig for a walk around the garden, you can build and obstacle course for your guinea pig! Read More
What are ways to bond with your guinea pig?
Some of the best ways to bond with your guinea pig is to be the only one feeding your guinea pig, so eventually s/he'll recognise that you are its feeder, creating an immediate strong bond with the guinea pig! Also offer it special treats that it wouldn't normally get, like cheese or jam. Handeling your guinea pig will also help with the forming of this bond! Don't be too disapointed if your guinea pig forms… Read More
Can a guinea pig die from gas?
If your guinea pig farts, that's fine. If the guinea pig poops, that's fine. BUT IF YOUR GUINEA PIG SHARTS you should see a vet. Read More
Is a bunny a good companion for a guinea pig?
NO! a good companion for a guinea pig is another guinea pig. A bunny and a guinea pig could injure each other. Read More
Can teddy guinea pig and Peruvian guinea pig be together?
Yes a Peruvian guinea pig and a Teddy guinea pig can have Babies well mine did and I came out long haired Read More