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What are Guinea pigs also known as?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

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Since guinea pigs are neither pigs or from guinea by What other name are they known?

guinea pigs are also commonly known as cavies


What other name are guinea pigs known?

a guinea pig is also known as a Cavy also a boy is known as a boar, and a girl is known as sow.


What pet should you get i already have a guinea pig?

It common knowledge that dogs and guinea pigs go well together. In particular, terriers are known to display a liking for guinea pigs. Alternately, it has also been reported that snakes also get on well with guinea pigs.


Do they eat Guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea?

No. Also, there aren't any guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea.


What is the guinea pigs real name?

Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.


Why can't you feed guinea pigs seeds straight from the pumpkin?

Pumpkin seeds have high sugar and can make your guinea pigs have a bladder stone. Bladder stones (also known as kidney stones) are very painful to guinea pigs. Guinea pigs can have surgery but most die of anxiety. Hope that answered your question.


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


What do thay call guinea pigs babies?

They are known as Guinea Piglets.


Since guinea pigs are neither pigs nor from Guinea by what other name are they known?

cavy cavie is plural


Are guinea pigs also called cavies?

Guinea pigs belong to the cavy family (Caviidae).


What is a guinea pig's cousin?

a guinea pigs cousin would also be a guinea pig.


How are guinea pigs popular?

Guinea pigs are widely popular as pet animals.They are also kept as experiment animals.