5 Weird But True Facts About Guinea Pigs (That’ll Make You Love Them More) 🐹🤯

Think you know your guinea pig? Think again. These tiny floofballs are full of surprises - and we’ve rounded up five facts that’ll either blow your mind or make you say “...wait, WHAT?”

Ready to get weird? Let’s go.

1. They Can’t Make Their Own Vitamin C 🍊

Like humans, guinea pigs can’t produce vitamin C on their own. That means they rely on you (hi, yes - you) to give it to them through veggies or supplements.

What happens if they don’t get enough?
Scurvy. Yep, like pirate-level scurvy. Think sore joints, lethargy, and rough fur. No one wants that.

🛒 Pro tip: Use a vitamin C-fortified pellet and offer bell peppers and leafy greens daily. And keep their dining area dry with a liner that catches the inevitable salad toss.

2. They Popcorn Like Crazy When Happy 🐽💃

No, they’re not malfunctioning. That weird jumpy move? It’s called popcorning, and it’s a piggie’s way of saying “LIFE IS AMAZING.”

You’ll see it most in young guinea pigs - or older ones who’ve just discovered a clean cage and a fresh snack.

🧼 Make it even better: Soft, non-slip liners make zoomies and popcorning safer for tiny paws (and save you from cleaning wood shavings out of every corner of your house).

3. They’re Master Architects of Poop 💩

Guinea pigs can poop... a lot. Like, 100+ poops a day. Don’t be mad - it means their digestive system is working!

But they also eat some of their own poop (specifically cecotropes) for extra nutrients. Disgusting? A little. Smart? Very.

🛒 Make cleanup easier: Our washable cage liners keep things hygienic without endless bedding changes. Because no one wants to do laundry every day for a pet who poops 100 times.

4. They’re Natural Gossipers 🎙️

Wheeking. Purring. Chutting. Whining. Guinea pigs are basically a furry podcast at all hours of the day.

Different sounds = different moods. If yours gets louder around food time, congrats - they’ve trained you well.

🎧 Listen up: If your guinea pig goes silent, it might be stress - or a dirty cage. Time to freshen things up.

5. They Bond With Their Roommates 🫶

Guinea pigs are social creatures - and most thrive in pairs or small herds. But not all small pets are so lucky. Rabbits, chinchillas, and even hamsters need thoughtful socialization too (or sometimes, space to be solo divas).

🏡 Your job? Give them space, enrichment, and a cozy setup where friendships (and naps) can flourish.

🛒 Check out our line of liners that make shared cages easier to clean, comfier to snuggle in, and way more Instagram-worthy.

The Bottom Line 🐾

Guinea pigs might be small, but they’re weirdly wonderful. From their complex language to their Olympic pooping records, they’re endlessly entertaining - and totally worth a setup that keeps them comfy, clean, and cared for.

💬 Did you already know these facts? Or did one blow your mind?
Let us know in the comments and tag a fellow guinea pig parent who needs to read this.

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