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Episode 293 - Guinea pigs

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Released Sat October 25, 2025
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As it's guinea pig awareness week, and adoptober at the RSPCA, we devote today's podcast to, yes you guessed it, guinea pigs! Julie talks to guinea pig fan and expert Clementine Schouteden, who founded Kavee to help improve life for pet guinea pigs. Julie also brings you some intriguing news about guinea pigs, and lots of useful links.

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"Small furries" rehoming plea as RSPCA sees 40% surge in guinea pigs

Chinchillas, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets and gerbils also seeking homes
The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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