So, you think you want a guinea pig ? This is the section of the site you need to read through first of all. Covering the stages from deciding if a guinea pig is the type of pet you really want and outlining basic responsibilities so you can see if it is suitable for you. You are taken through the stages of picking what sex cavy you may want to obtain, how many pigs you may get, what supplies you need to buy beforehand in preparation, some name suggestions, some good books and importantly - what to do once you get home with your new piggy friend to help you both settle in and how to make friends with each other.

At the end of this section you will be taken to the Piggy Care Menu so you can read through Housing / Feeding / Bedding etc. [follow the 'Next >' prompt at the bottom of each page]