Not all guinea pigs carry C. caviae, but many likely do, Ramakers said. An earlier study found the bacteria's DNA in 59 out of 123 guinea pigs with eye disease.

Not all guinea pigs carry C. caviae, but many likely do, Ramakers said. An earlier study found the bacteria's DNA in 59 out of 123 guinea pigs with eye disease.

Guinea pigs are gentle, social pets that bring a lot of joy to their owners. But like all animals, they need proper care to stay healthy and happy. Here are five essential tips to keep your guinea ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture hit National Jewish Health with a “critical” animal welfare violation for a study on guinea pigs and cigarette smoke exposure.

Many exotic pets also are prone to health issues distinct to their species. For example, female rabbits, guinea pigs and rats are known to develop ovarian and/or uterine cancer.

Getty Images / Guinea pigs are social creatures, and owners stress that they aren’t as easy to care for as many think. They require a moderately high level of care to thrive in captivity.

Many of these guinea pigs came to Mack pregnant or with health problems such as satin syndrome, which causes skull deformity and bone decalcification. "The reason why this person is offloading ...

Guinea pigs are messy animals, and keeping their cage clean is vital to their health and wellbeing. This is especially true of Peruvians with their long coats that drag along the cage floor.