Enhancing Guinea Pig Welfare Across the UK

Join our mission to enhance guinea pig welfare across the UK with expert guidance and support. Together, let's help every guinea pig thrive!

'The forum plays a vital role in addressing this, by bringing together experts from across the sector to share knowledge, encourage collaboration and help drive better outcomes for guinea pigs everywhere.' Tickets cost £10, with all proceeds going to Guinea Pig Welfare UK to fund education, research and advocacy. Registration is via ...
Championing Guinea Pig Welfare in the UK

Discover our mission to enhance the health and welfare of guinea pigs through education and ethical research in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The charity offers membership opportunities for those who want to support UK -wide guinea pig education and help fund ethical research, with members receiving access to exclusive content and a digital newsletter. More information can be found here, or by following Guinea Pig Welfare UK on Facebook and @guineapigwelfareuk on Instagram.

Guinea Pig Welfare charity launched
The charity's launch represents a significant milestone for guinea pig welfare in the UK , providing a dedicated organisation to champion these pets, often denied the same welfare standards afforded to other animals. Guinea Pig Welfare UK will focus on four core strategic areas: education, vet support, research, and advocacy.
The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum is the UK's only event dedicated entirely to guinea pig welfare . Co-hosted by Burgess Excel and Guinea Pig Welfare UK , the forum was created to encourage collaboration, share knowledge and help improve standards of care for guinea pigs nationwide. Now in its third year, the event has become an important platform for bringing together veterinary professionals ...

UK Charity Launched to Champion Guinea Pig Welfare Standards
A new charity dedicated to guinea pig health and welfare was launched at the Guinea Pig Welfare Forum today. Guinea Pig Welfare UK brings together veterinary insight, husbandry experience and nutritional expertise to tackle widespread welfare issues affecting the UK's pet guinea pig population. With a stated mission to 'advance the health and welfare […]
A new charity dedicated to guinea pig health and welfare has been created. Guinea Pig Welfare UK is designed to bring together veterinary insight, husbandry experience and nutritional expertise to tackle widespread welfare issues affecting the UK's pet guinea pig population.

Improving the welfare and husbandry of guinea pigs in the UK
Guinea pig ownership is on the increase, indicating a compelling need to improve people's understanding of their husbandry and care. Veterinary nurses should aim to educate owners and advocate for improved welfare standards for guinea pigs .









Guinea Pig Alliance (GPA) brings together the expertise of the GPAW partners who have successfully campaigned to improve the welfare of pet guinea pigs for the past 6 years. Led by Burgess Pet Care, the GPA comprises the Guinea Pig Welfare UK , RSPCA, Wood Green The Animals Charity, Blue Cross and Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare .