Guinea Pig Awareness Week

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Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023

What is GPAW?

Guinea Pig Awareness Week, or GPAW, is a week of activities dedicated to guinea pigs. We will be bringing you a week of exclusive content over on our GPAW Facebook page. Join our Excel guinea pigs Berry and Bramble, throughout the week as we explore what it means to be a guinea pig owner and share some top tips, uncover interesting facts and, of course, post lots of great photos!

Endorsed by the British Veterinary Association and British Small Animal Veterinary Association, we will be covering the five welfare needs of our guinea pigs.

Plus, our supporters will be helping us along the way. For this jam-packed week of activities, we have partnered with four animal welfare charities:

What are the five guinea pig welfare needs?

1. Diet

We’ll be answering questions such as ‘what foods can guinea pigs eat?’ and taking a closer look at the Excel Feeding Plan.

2. Environment

Are your guinea pigs indoors or outdoors? Find out how to create the perfect housing for your guinea pigs!

3. Behaviour

Ever wondered what your guinea pigs’ noises mean? Join us to learn more about guinea pig behaviours.

4. Companionship

Find out more about how to bond with your guinea pigs and why these social animals should be kept in suitable pairs or groups

5. Health

Discover some handy tips and tricks about how to complete guinea pig health checks and what signs of illness to look out for in your guinea pigs.

Want to keep the conversation going?

Discover more about the needs of your guinea pig with our Guinea Pig Care Guides.

Want to keep the conversation going all year round? Our Excel Squeak Squad Facebook group is a safe community for dedicated guinea pig owners to share advice and friendly discussions.

Join our Squeak Squad recruits today for exclusive discounts, fun missions and lots of cute guinea pig pics!

Are rabbits more your style? Don’t forget Rabbit Awareness Week will be back in June 2024!

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This year’s theme is Rescue & Rehome. We aim to raise awareness of the five welfare needs of guinea pigs as well as the importance of adoption and rehoming.

There are all sorts of ways to get involved!

Visit theGPAW website, and sign up for your FREE downloadable GPAW pack filled with lots of guinea pig fun and information, including a How to Get Involved guide, posters, printable bunting, colouring-in sheets and details of the Perfect Piggies Programme.
Also join our Excel guinea pigs Berry and Bramble on the GPAW Facebook page and GPAW Instagram @GuineaPigAwarenessWeek and discover top tips, fascinating facts and, of course, see lots of super cute piggy photos! Also keep a look out for some cool competitions.

Recognising that Guinea Pigs are one of the UK’s most owned, but least understood animals, Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) works to educate more owners than ever before and aspires to help improve guinea pigs’ welfare.

Now in its 3^rd Year, GPAW is an annual campaign which aims to educate Guinea Pig owners on all aspects on their care. We will be bringing you a week of exclusive content on our GPAW social media channels. Join our Excel guinea pigs Berry and Bramble throughout the week as we explore the five welfare needs of guinea pigs and the importance of rescuing and rehoming.

Want to join Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:

Like, share and comment on the GPAW Facebook page.
Encourage guinea pig owners to get involved with the Perfect Piggies program
Post your own guinea pig welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #GPAW2023

Don’t forget about the Excel Vet Awards where we have a category especially for you, Guinea Pig Friendly Practice of the Year 2023. Make sure to share your amazing campaigns, sign up for Excel Vet Awards reminder and take part in the chance of winning this prestigious award.

Download your Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading awareness about guinea pig welfare!

Want to join Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:

Like, share and comment on the GPAW Facebook page.
Encourage guinea pig owners to get involved with the Perfect Piggies program
Post your own guinea pig welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #GPAW2023

Download your Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading awareness about guinea pig welfare!

Want to join Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:

Like, share and comment on the GPAW Facebook page.
Encourage guinea pig owners to get involved with the Perfect Piggies program
Post your own guinea pig welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #GPAW2023

Download your Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading awareness about guinea pig welfare!

Want to join Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:

Like, share and comment on the GPAW Facebook page.
Encourage guinea pig owners to get involved with the Perfect Piggies program
Post your own guinea pig welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #GPAW2023

Download your Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading awareness about guinea pig welfare!

There are all sorts of ways to get involved!

Visit the GPAW website, and sign up for your FREE downloadable GPAW pack filled with loads of guinea pig fun and information, including a How to Get Involved guide, posters, printable bunting, guinea pig origami, colouring-in sheets and details of the Perfect Piggies Programme.

Also join our Excel guinea pigs Berry and Bramble on the GPAW Facebook page and GPAW Instagram @GuineaPigAwarenessWeek and discover top tips, fascinating facts and, of course, see lots of super cute piggy photos! Also keep a look out for some cool competitions.

We also work closely with veterinary practices, who may be running special events for Guinea Pig Awareness Week. Check out your local veterinary practice’s social media pages to find out if they’re organising special events for this year’s GPAW.