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Guinea Pig Gear That’s Actually Worth It
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items I’ve had guinea pigs for many years, but the star of my show is my sweet old boy who’s turning 9 this year—yes, 9! I’ve had him since he was 6 weeks old (crazy, I know), and he’s still thriving. Over the years, I’ve learned exactly what works and wha...
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Healthy Pigs, Happy Life
Comfort & Cage Life
Travel, Play, & Enrichment
Food & Water Setup
Cleaning & Freshening
Housing
Healthy Pigs, Happy Life
Essential food, vitamins, and health must-haves to keep your pigs thriving. These are the basics I swear by for keeping my pigs healthy and energetic—from nutrient-rich pellets to my favorite hay and daily vitamin C staples (a must, no exceptions). I...
Easy to hold and super effective for trimming nails safely on even the squirmiest pig.
Candure Small Animal Nail Clippers
Perfect for babies—this blend is specifically designed for young guinea pigs and packed with all the right nutrients for growing bodies. Transition to adult food gradually when they're ready to avoid upset bellies!
Oxbow Garden Select Young Guinea Pig Food
I’m religious about vitamin C after losing a pig who couldn’t recover due to a deficiency. These are a daily must.
Kordon Vitamin C Drops – A Must for Health
Not every pig likes these, but for the ones that do, they go crazy for them.
Vitakraft Orange Drops – A Treat Some Pigs Love
I’m religious about vitamin C after losing a pig who couldn’t recover due to a deficiency. I haven’t met a pig who doesn’t devour these. Great way to sneak in daily vitamins!
Oxbow Vitamin C Tabs – Loved by All
A great hay that doesn’t irritate alfalfa allergies. It smells fresh and my pigs devour it.
Oxbow Timothy & Orchard Grass Blend Hay
This huge bag saves money in the long run. If switching foods, do it gradually to avoid tummy trouble.
Oxbow Essentials Guinea Pig Pellets 25 lb
Comfort & Cage Life
A guinea pig’s environment is everything. These are the soft spots my pigs can’t get enough of, plus the cage I recommend above all others and the liners I’ve used for years with no regrets.
My pigs LOVE this thing—it doubles as a chew toy and hide, and it lasts forever. I generally don't buy from Kaytee because they are known for having unsafe ingredients like nuts and seeds in their food mixes, but this is an undeniably great product t...
Durable Pig Chew Toy & Hideout
A cozy spot with a tunnel and hiding hole, this soft structure encourages exploration and comfort.
Hideout with Tunnel & Peek Hole
This bed is ultra-soft, washable, and a favorite in my cage setups. My pigs always pick this over any other!
Plush Bed – My Pigs’ Absolute Favorite
Soft, cute, and a perfect burrow spot—my pigs love zipping in and out.
Plush Tunnel Hideout
Great combo for chewing, hiding, and hay access. Just be prepared—it WILL get chewed!
Wooden Hide + Hay Rack Combo
This one’s super versatile—it bends into tunnels, bridges, or walls. Will get chewed, but that’s part of the fun.
Flexible Wooden Tunnel Hide
It’s edible, adorable, and loved by every pig I’ve had. A must-have!
Chewable Igloo – My Pigs’ Favorite!
Travel, Play, & Enrichment
Whether it’s floor time, enrichment, or vet trips, these picks keep your pigs safe, active, and stimulated. Bonus: most are chew-friendly and long-lasting, even for piggies with opinions.
Great for giving your pigs a safe, contained space to run around without worrying about accidents or escapes.
Foldable Waterproof Playpen for Safe Floor Time
This pack keeps them busy with natural timothy hay textures in multiple shapes—great for dental health and enrichment.
Hanging Timothy Chews & Toys Set
Guinea pigs should never live alone, and this carrier is perfect for taking bonded pairs to the vet, on the go, or just safe during cage cleaning time.
Double Pig Carrier – Roomy Enough for Two
These are a staple. My pigs always come running when I add one to the cage.
Apple Sticks – My Pigs’ Favorite Chew
Keeps produce clean and off the cage floor, and doubles as enrichment—my pigs love yanking treats from it.
Fruit & Veggie Holder (Bird Product but Works!)
Food & Water Setup
I’ve tested it all, and these are the dishes and holders that don’t flip, spill, or leak like crazy. Bonus: they’re easy to clean and cage-friendly for long-term use.
Picture doesn't match but this fits neatly in cage corners and reduces tipping—less wasted pellets and mess.
Fan-Shaped Food Bowl - Space Saving & Spill Resistant
Ideal for keeping pellets contained—super easy to clean and doesn’t tip. Just make sure it's low enough for them to reach on the side of the cage!
Stainless Steel No-Spill Food Dish
This barely leaks, which is a miracle compared to most rodent water bottles. I skip the extension and attach it directly so my pigs can get to the tip more easily and for less leaking.
RentACoop No-Drip Water Bottle
Sturdy, non-chewable, and keeps hay clean. Every other type I’ve tried gets destroyed.
Metal Hay Rack – Long-Lasting & Safe
Cleaning & Freshening
No more lingering stink or crusty corners—these products make cleaning fast, easy, and effective. If you’ve ever struggled with cage smell, you’ll thank yourself for grabbing these.
Keeps the room smelling fresh between cage cleans—perfect for small areas and safe around pets.
Febreze Small Spaces Pet Freshener
The best I’ve found—it gets rid of built-up gunk, crust, and odor without being harsh.
Nature’s Miracle Cage Cleaner Spray
Perfect for spot cleaning or wiping down hard-to-reach corners and stubborn messes.
Nature’s Miracle Scrubbing Wipes for Small Animals
Housing
I’ve had these for years and they’ve held up through everything. Worth every penny.
Washable Durable Cage Liners for Rec Cage
My #1 cage recommendation. Tons of vertical space, easy to clean, and roomy enough for multiple pigs (which you should always have!).
Midwest Critter Nation Cage – The Best I’ve Used