Wheek Away

03/06/2026

Post half term hay restock 😅👍 Natures Own Pets Ltd

25/05/2026

Quick check in with some of our half term boarders; we either have bouncing babies or gentle seniors in this week. They get treated to aircon in the piggery...lucky pigs!

23/05/2026

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.

10/05/2026

Nothing to see here, just some bunny lovin' 😍

02/05/2026

I don't know how they do it, but guinea pigs make sleeping look so cute and comfortable 🥰 (a few sneaky screenshots of our boarders)

01/05/2026

We've been feeding Natures Own Pets Ltd hay to our boarders and it's been going down a treat!

We've just added some new bundles to our website!
We will be adding some more very soon! ☺

https://naturesownpets.co.uk/shop/bundles

19/04/2026

Today we showed our support for Cavy Corner guinea pig rescue by attending their fundraising fun pet show. Cavy Corner is run by Sue Tate- one of the kindest people I know, and her equally caring volunteers. If for no other reason, it's worth going for the amazing homemade cakes- this time I sampled the delicious strawberry and almond croissant cake!😋.
The next one is in November.

10/04/2026

Wheek Away has joined the Guinea Pig Welfare UK organisation making us one of the founding members.
They hope to improve knowledge on guinea pig health and welfare and send out very useful newsletters to members.
Check out their website: https://guineapigwelfareuk.co.uk/

06/04/2026

Not only is it Easter Monday, but Wheek Away is 12 years old today! 🎂🎊
We are full to bursting this weekend, so here is a selection of some very photogenic boarders 😅🥰

22/02/2026

We are now closed for a short break and will reopen and reply to messages on Thursday 12th March 2026.