Toffee Apple Pets

19/06/2026

Cavy Corner has great advice

It's expected to be very hot in the UK over the next week. Guineas don't cope with heat well and they are unable to sweat to cool themselves which means they are at high risk of heatstroke.
For outdoor kept guineas hutches can get incredibly hot inside and precautions will need to be taken. A small temporary indoor cage is better than heatstroke.
If your guineas show any signs of heatstroke, even mild symptoms, such as drooling, lethargy, struggling to breathe, panting or seizures they need to see a vet urgently.
All UK vet practices have to have out of hours vet cover, this might not be at your usual practice, as it's a bank holiday weekend most practices will be closed and cover will go the out of hours practice.
Immediate first aid cooling methods should be used whilst you're on the way to a vet.
☀️ Move guinea to a cool place
☀️ Cover guinea with damp towels if unresponsive, if guinea is able to move they can be stood in shallow water to cover their feet and cool water applied to the back of the ears.
☀️ Do not submerge guinea in cold water
☀️ If guinea is unresponsive do not try to syringe anything as they are at risk of aspiration.

19/06/2026

Happy Friday 😊😁❤️
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Teacup has some important advice today... 💕

Sometimes the snacks can wait, the zoomies can wait, and the to-do list can wait.

A well-timed recharge is just as important. 🐹💤

What battery percentage are you running on today? 🔋

18/06/2026

The sound of a rustling of the tub can only mean one thing... 🌿💚

Fresh grass and dandelions were on the menu today, and the herd completely lost their minds.

There was wheeking.
There was zooming.
There was enthusiastic bar climbing from a certain piggy called Teacup, who seemed convinced she might never eat again if the snacks weren't delivered immediately. 🤣

Watching them enjoy their favourite summer treats never gets old. It's one of those simple moments that reminds me how much joy these little piggies find in the smallest things.

Does anyone else's guinea pigs turn into tiny food-powered rockets when fresh forage appears? 🌼🐹

18/06/2026

New funny 🤣
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17/06/2026

Mansfield Guinea Pig Rescue
Such a lovely special boy ❤️

🐹💔 Please Help Gavin 💔🐹

Our precious guinea pig, Gavin, is only 6 months old and is currently very poorly and receiving urgent care at the vets.

The vets have needed to carry out X-rays and scans, to find out what is wrong and give him the best chance of survival. This has come as a huge shock, and we are doing everything we can to get him the treatment he desperately needs.

Gavin is such a special little boy with so much life ahead of him. Anyone who has met him knows how loved he is, and we are heartbroken to see him fighting so hard.

We are asking for help to cover the cost of his veterinary care. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference and go directly towards Gavin’s treatment. If you’re unable to donate, please share this post to help us reach more people.

Please keep Gavin in your thoughts and prayers as he battles through this. We just want to give him every chance possible to get better and come home where he belongs. ❤️

Thank you so much for your kindness, support, and shares. It truly means the world to us.

🐹❤️

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17/06/2026

Still smiling about the surprise package from LA Guinea Pig Rescue. ❤️

Alana sent me this adorable handmade guinea pig plush from her Etsy shop, Spoilt Rotten Piggies. I genuinely wasn't expecting anything in return for our donations, so it was such a thoughtful surprise.

One of the things I love most about the guinea pig community is how people come together to help piggies in need. Whether it's fostering, rescuing, fundraising, donating supplies, or simply spreading awareness, every little bit makes a difference.

This little plushie now has a special place with our guinea pig collection and is a lovely reminder of the amazing work that LA Guinea Pig Rescue does every day. 🥰

Thank you again to Alana and everyone involved with the rescue for everything you do for guinea pigs. We're always happy to help from across the pond. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

🐹💕🥕

16/06/2026

New art 😁
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🌼 Stop And Pick The Dandelions 🌼

Teacake always loved a dandelion salad in the summer.

The moment a fresh handful appeared, she'd dive straight in and carefully pick out all her favourite bits first. She definitely had opinions about which leaves were the best and wasn't shy about letting everyone know it. 💛

This little illustration was inspired by those happy summer days spent foraging for treats and watching Teacake enjoy every bite.

Sometimes the smallest moments become the sweetest memories. 🌼🐹

15/06/2026

👑 Betty

Betty came to us after being rescued from a hoarding situation where she had spent her life being bred over and over again.

We don't know what happened to all of her babies. We never got those answers.

What we do know is that thanks to Cavy Corner Rescue, Betty finally got the chance to be something more than a breeding sow.

When we adopted her, the plan was simple. We hoped an experienced mummy pig might teach Teacake some manners. Teacake had been separated from her own mum far too young and had absolutely no understanding of guinea pig etiquette. Earl Grey tried his best, but he was so gentle and accepting that he'd happily let her steal his food and boss him around.

Betty wasn't having any of that. 😂

She got on wonderfully with Earl Grey straight away, but convincing Teacake that a mummy pig knew best took rather longer.

Eventually, though, something changed.

Betty began grooming both Earl Grey and Teacake. Watching them together, it often felt like she'd adopted them as her own. After everything she'd been through, she finally had a family again.

She was elegant, graceful and always impeccably clean. She carried herself like a little 1940s movie star. 💕

Not long after adopting her, we discovered she was blind.

But Betty never let that stop her.

We made sure food, hay and hideys were easy for her to find, and she continued enjoying life as a much-loved member of the herd. For the eight months we had her, she spent her days relaxing, exploring, eating snacks and being adored.

She taught Teacake more than we ever expected.

And she reminded us that every guinea pig deserves the chance to feel safe, loved and cherished.

We still miss her every day.

Our beautiful Queen Betty. 👑❤️

15/06/2026

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15/06/2026

🖤 We can't have anything nice.

This is Twiglet.

Twiglet has decided that the bath mat is her home.

Not beside the bath mat.

Not near the bath mat.

Under the bath mat.

We've moved her.

She goes back.

We've moved her again.

She goes back.

At this point she's attempted to burrow underneath it at least 8–10 times and we're starting to think this is less of a habit and more of a personal mission.

Meanwhile the other guinea pigs are standing around looking confused, wondering why the floor is suddenly moving.

Twiglet, however, remains committed to her craft.

Darkness.

Chaos.

Questionable life choices.

Very strong Wednesday Addams energy.

🖤

Do your guinea pigs have a favourite weird spot to sit?