guinea pig

Despite their name, Guinea Pigs are not pigs and do not come from Guinea; there's plenty to learn about these furballs.

Keeping your pets safe (and calm) this holiday season . Top Story - December 2025.
The holiday season may be magical for some humans, but for pets it only means confusion, changed routines, overstimulation, extra noise, guests or pet sitters come and go, and sometimes the festive season means danger for pets.
By Susan Fourtané 16 days ago in Petlife
14 Animals That Are Often Confused for One Another
Have you ever confidently pointed at an animal in the wild only to realize you were completely wrong about what you were looking at? The natural world presents us with countless creatures that seem almost identical at first glance, yet belong to entirely different families, habitats, and evolutionary paths. With over eight million species sharing our planet, nature has developed some remarkable similarities that can fool even experienced observers.
By The Big Bad 17 days ago in Petlife
Whiskers and Wounds
Ayesha was once the melody in a quiet neighborhood of Lahore—the woman whose voice floated through jasmine-scented evenings like a gentle breeze. She taught music at the local school, her laughter ringing out as children fumbled with harmonium keys and off-key scales. Her home, small but warm, used to hum with life: the strum of strings, the soft clink of teacups, and songs passed down from her mother.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Petlife
The Tail That Taught Me Love
Ariba had never imagined herself as someone who’d come home to a wagging tail and muddy paws. She grew up in a house where everything had its place—shoes lined neatly by the door, cushions always plumped, and the idea of fur on the sofa was nothing short of a disaster. Her parents valued order, silence, and control. So did she—until one rainy evening rewrote everything.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Petlife
How a Tiny Kitten Saved Me from My Darkest Days
There was a time, not too long ago, when getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain barefoot. My mind was heavy, my heart heavier. Some days, even the thought of opening the curtains felt like too much effort. Friends tried to help, but there’s only so much comfort words can bring when you’re trapped inside your own head.
By Vocal Member 5 months ago in Petlife
Pet Care: A Complete Guide to Keeping Your Furry Friends Happy and Healthy
Pets bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love into our lives. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, or any other animal, caring for them properly is essential to ensure they live a healthy and happy life. Pet care goes beyond just feeding and watering; it involves understanding their needs, providing regular health checkups, training, and creating a safe environment. This article covers the essential aspects of pet care to help you become a responsible and loving pet owner.
By JAWAD HUSSAIN6 months ago in Petlife
I Tried to Teach My Dog to Use Zoom
Let me start by saying this: I didn't intend for any of this to happen. I'm not a dress-up-my-dog type or have an Instagram account for them. I am a plain work-from-home person with a hyper Jack Russell terrier named Milo and a lousy, tragic need for online meetings.
By coderex6 months ago in Petlife
The Last Day with My Pet
StarIt’s strange how one day can hold so much meaning, how you can feel a lifetime compressed into a single sunrise and sunset. When I woke up that morning, I already sensed it was different. My pet, who had been growing weaker over the past few weeks, didn’t greet me at the door or wag their tail when I called their name. Instead, they stayed curled up in their favorite spot near the window, soaking in the early morning light as if they knew it would be their last chance to feel it.
By Kim Jon6 months ago in Petlife
"Hairy frogfish" employ lures to find food while walking on the seafloor.
The hairy frogfish is not so much a hunter as it is a tuft of floating seaweed. However, an anglerfish that can breathe in prey more quickly than most cameras can blink is located beneath the mop of filaments.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
The Healing Power of Pets: How Animals Support Our Mental Wellness
There are some mornings when the weight of the world feels too heavy. The air feels too thick to breathe, the bed too safe to leave. But then I hear the soft padding of paws or feel a cold nose nudge against my arm — and I remember Odin is waiting for me. Not just to be walked, but to be loved. To remind me, without ever saying a word, that I still matter.
By Briana Feliciano7 months ago in Petlife
Growing sea urchin populations are too much for coral reefs to withstand.
The majority of the spiny sea urchins have entered Hawaiian coral reefs and have set up these essential underwater ecosystems with a serious risk. Recent research has shown that coral reefs can erode faster due to increased marine organism imbalances than the reconstruction of the coral reef.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
The 7 Most Beautiful Snakes That Crawl the Earth.
The Contents Table The Serpent's Beauty as an Introduction Blue Malaysian Coral Snake (Calliophis bivirgatus) Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)
By Krypton 8 months ago in Petlife