40% Surge in Guinea Pigs Coming Into Care Prompts RSPCA Warning - Companion Life

More Guinea Pigs are Going into Care in the UK, RSPCA Warns

People need to understand guinea pigs better, says the RSPCA, which has seen a 40% increase in the number of guinea pigs going into care at their national centres. Two guinea pigs at the RSPCA's West Hatch Animal Centre near Taunton, England. Photo: RSPCA.By Zazie Todd, PhDGuinea pigs make amazing pets because they are fun, social creatures. But some guinea pigs in the UK are having a hard time, with the RSPCA seeing a 40% increase in the number…

40% surge in guinea pigs coming into care prompts RSPCA warning - Companion Life

The RSPCA has reported a 40% increase in guinea pigs coming to their national centres* so far this year. The charity fears over breeding of guinea pigs, combined with the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis and a lack of owner knowledge about the species, is leading to an increase in the numbers