Guinea Pigs News

Kimberly Jacobs was getting into her car in front of her Near-Northside home when she heard a "scuffling" sound behind her.

Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! Suggest your caption in the Comments section below.

One of the biggest trends in pet food for 2013 is organic dog food, according to pet trendologists Robbin and Joseph Everett who have reported seeing an increase the number of people who "want to be able to pronounce the ingredients in their pet's food." Consumers are constantly searching the big box pet store shelves for foods that feature organic ... (more)

Hearing about the burial of the animal in a disused tea bag box left her thinking there had to be a better, more dignified way to say goodbye to family pets.

Animals will be available at the temporary shelter at 5845 Acton Circle in Granbury between 9 a.m. and 7 a.m. today and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Got your springtime garden all planted? Let's hope you saved some room to grow herbs for your bunnies .

Some pet owners love to humanize their pets by dressing them up in human clothes and accessories.

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Perkiomen Valley Patch: When did you open your business? Animal Medical Center: February 6, 1989 - will be celebrating 25 years in 2014! PVP: Who is your ideal client or customer? AMC: The person who considers their pet part of the family! Animal Medical Center is a full-service companion animal hospital, providing care to dogs, cats, birds, ... (more)

Growing up, Roxann Patzman had all sorts of pets: dogs, cats, guinea pigs... "I even had a snake at one time," she said.

A PET firm owner in Salisbury is calling on her customers to help out five animal charities by donating useful items to help them look after creatures in need.

An inspection was carried out at the Small World Private Day Nursery on Liege Road following a complaint against the provider, and the education watchdog has determined that provision is 'inadequate' and that there are a 'number of safety hazards'. The report slams failures of staff to comply with health and safety regulations at the nursery, in ... (more)

If you love your pet, be it feline or canine, and wish you could demonstrate your love by giving your best friend a fun and unique present, then these wacky pet accessories are for you.

Riverside Care Centre, which is based in Sawley and part of Canterbury Care, has been awarded five stars by the Cinnamon Trust for being a pet friendly care home.

As stewards of the earth, humans have the responsibility to care for the critters with which we share the planet.

A Japanese designer is creating accessories-including Santa Claus costumes and blonde wigs-for guinea pigs.

Since listing on Amazon just a few short months ago, Small Pet Select has rapidly gained exposure on the platform with their timothy hay .

From the Humane Society of Harford County : --- Dog of the Week: Gabby Age : 3 years Color : Red and White Breed : American Pit Bull Terrier Mix Gender : Female Adoption Fee : $80 Give me a G-A-B-B-Y! That spells Gabby and I am as peppy as can be! Jumping hurdles, fetching balls, anything that is fun under the sun is what I love! I am a very fast ... (more)

Atlanta's Exotic Bird Fair returns this weekend to the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Whether a limb is ravaged by disease or an accident, sometimes the best course of treatment includes an amputation.