Best bedding for guinea pigs: what to choose
Paper, dust-free shavings, hay, sawdust, straw: which bedding suits a guinea pig, what veterinary sources say, and which materials to avoid.
Housing — Guinea pig
Housing guinea pigs: cage size, bedding, temperature, hiding places, cleaning and living with other pets.
Start here: guinea pig housing
Many cages sold for guinea pigs are too small, especially for a group. This section helps you size their space, choose bedding without respiratory risk, provide enough hiding places and protect them from heat and draughts.
Veterinary sources do not always agree, on minimum floor space or on bedding. The guides set out those differences rather than picking a single figure, and point to the safest choice.
- Enough space
- Safe bedding
- Stable temperature
Can rabbits and guinea pigs live together?
Why a rabbit and a guinea pig should not be paired up, and what to do if yours already live together and get on well, or if they fight or fall ill.
What size cage or enclosure for two guinea pigs?
A minimum cage plus daily exercise (Merck) or a permanent hutch and run (PDSA): sizes for two guinea pigs, a dimensioned plan and a checklist before buying.