He then spills the salad gently down onto the ground around them, and the ravenous rodents make quick work of their lunch.

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

A severely neglected guinea pig rescued by Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland was found suffering from extensive medical ...

Guinea pigs don’t make a fuss when they’re sick. They just keep nibbling, sitting, and acting like everything’s fine, until it really isn’t. Because they hide illness so well, small warning signs ...

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he ...

Animal rescue groups are asking the public to help find homes for hundreds of guinea pigs found this week at a South Los Angeles home. Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue says 400 to 500 guinea pigs ...

WWF’s Responsible Pet Guide explains how to ensure guinea pigs are sourced legally and cared for responsibly to protect ...

From geckos to chinchillas, small pets were a pandemic balm. Now shelters across the country say they are being surrendered. Liliana Bravo, an adoption supervisor at a New York City animal shelter, ...