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Question: What's the best kind of wubby? Answer: A wubby that hugs you back! Well, to be fair, a guinea pig's stubby little legs are perhaps a bit too short to allow what we consider a true hug, but this cutie from Daily Squee more than makes up for his shortcomings with this adorable combination smooch/nuzzle (smuzzle?). One doesn't normally think of felines and rodents as making the fastest of friends, but these animals are determined to buck trends. Share ...

Flickr/photon Guinea pigs are one of the largest and longest lived (5-7 years) rodents commonly kept as pets. They're docile, gentle and social, and while they love their humans, they do best in small groups. Guinea Pig Habitat Because they're larger than hamsters and gerbils, guinea pigs require a bit more room, according to the ASPCA, which recommends a minimum of four square feet per guinea pig. Make sure the cage does not have wire floors as this irritates their delicate feet. The cage should provide plenty of areas to burrow, hide and nest. Guinea Pig Grooming Guinea pigs are very clean animals who groom themselves frequently, but brushing them will help make sure their fur stays ...