How old do guinea pigs live?

Wild guinea pigs (which are actually not the same species as pet guinea pigs) tend to have way shorter lifespans, living from one to four years. Breed as a factor of the lifespan While this is not as important a factor as the growing environment of the guinea pigs, certain breeds tend to have longer lives. read more

Place the cage in a room with stable temperature. Guinea pigs can't stand high temperatures, drops or increases. Bed the floor of the cage with guinea-pig bedding bought at the pet shop. Change it regularly so your guinea pig doesn’t live in its own feces. read more

Yes I know, 11 years is rediculous for a g.pig. She was very healthy. Lived outdoors but in a shed in the winter and had loads of Hay to eat and snuggle in. Was very skinny the last few years and we kept thinking she was on her last legs but was still happy and would be out munching on the grass all day. read more