The 8 Best Guinea Pig Toys

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Toys help guinea pigs stay active and entertained, by stimulating both their minds and bodies. "Having toys for guinea pigs helps keep them from getting bored and helps stimulate their brains, especially if the toys involve treats," says Keala Hepworth, Bunny House Supervisor at Best Friends Animal Society. "Guinea pigs' teeth continuously grow, so it is essential to provide them with plenty of toys to chew on to help keep healthy teeth."

Items like tunnels and hammocks also enhance your small pet's environment, giving them a new place to explore, hide, and rest.

When shopping for toys, look for natural materials that are suitable for chewing. Keep in mind that you should never give a guinea pig an exercise wheel, ball, or similar toy, because these items can cause injuries.

We researched the market to find the best guinea pig toys available.

Our Top Picks

Yummy, hardy, and entertaining, this toy has orange slices, wooden balls, logs, and a bright orange block.

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A nice, safe space for your guinea pig to hide or relax, with a peek-a-boo hole in the middle for playtime and exploration.

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Colorful playpen for when you want your guinea pig to expand their boundaries outside of their cage.

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This ball is 4 inches in diameter and is made from all natural willow, so your pet can chew and explore without worries.

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This natural wooden bridge and tunnel can be bent changed without compromising its construction.

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A hammock made from a soft, furry brown fabric and has an open top with a side hole to peer out.

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This versatile toy is made from wood shavings, fresh alfalfa, and honey for a nutritious and tasty treat.

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An all-natural toy that is both entertaining and a treat for guinea pigs to chew.

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Kaytee Perfect Chews for Guinea Pigs

Chew on this — the Kaytee Perfect Chews for Guinea Pigs are yummy, hardy, and entertaining. This chew toy has orange slices, wooden balls and logs, and a bright orange block to get your guinea pig's attention. Plus, the overall crunchy texture is perfect to keep your furry friend's teeth in top shape. The 6.5-inch chew toy comes with a metal hook, so you can hang it in your guinea pig's cage.

Living World Pet Tunnel

Seeing your guinea pig cozy up in their new tunnel is only one benefit of the Hagen Living World Pet Tunnel. It serves as a nice, safe space for your guinea pig to hide or relax, plus it also has a peek-a-boo hole in the middle for playtime and exploration. Fold up the tunnel if you are switching out your guinea pigs toys, or attach it to another tunnel or tent for extra crawl space. The tunnel comes in medium (35 inches long x 6 inches high) and large (35 inches long x 8 inches high) sizes.

Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen

Use the Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Playpen when you want to bond with your guinea pig or let them expand their boundaries and explore outside of their cage, but still stay safe and contained. You can set up the colorful playpen outside or in your living room. It has eight panels that are 13 inches wide x 9 inches tall; the diameter of the playpen is 36 inches total. The pen is able to connect to more panels if an extra large space is needed. Always supervise pets when in the playpen so they don't crawl under or climb out.

Ware Manufacturing Willow Branch Ball for Small Animals

Not only can this ball be nudged around to keep your guinea pig's attention, it also doubles as a sturdy chew toy. The ball is 4 inches in diameter and is made from all natural willow, so your pet can chew and explore without worries. Don't be surprised if your guinea pig chews this toy up pretty quickly—the ball is a great way to satisfy your guinea pigs need to chew and keep their teeth trim. The balls come in a pack of three or five.

Trixie Pet Products Wooden Bridge and Tunnel

Spruce up your guinea pig's home with this natural wooden bridge and tunnel by Trixie Pet Products. The bridge is constructed from real wooden sticks and is held together by a wire. The best part about this bridge is the flexibility of it. Bend it and change it without compromising its construction to make a bridge, walkway, ramp, lean-to, or even a hay rack. Your pet will love hiding and playing with their new furniture. The bridge is 11 inches long x 6.7 inches wide.

WINOMO Pet Hammock Hamster Hanging Toy Snuggle Hut

Let your guinea pig hang out, literally, with the Small Pet Hammock Hanging Snuggle Hut by WINOMO. This adorable hammock is made from a soft, furry brown fabric and has an open top with a side hole to peer out. It hangs from a cage using four clip chains, and can be easily moved around or transferred. The swing part is made from a durable fabric with strong stitching.

Be sure to position this hammock low to ground, to make it easy for your pet to climb into and to avoid any fall risk. For a change, unclip the hammock and turn it upside down for a small fort. The hammock is 8 inches wide x 5 inches tall. The hanging wires are 17 inches long.

eCOTRITION 3-in-1 Snak Shak Log Pet Treat in Large

This versatile toy is not only a good place to hide out, but it is also completely chewable and edible. The eCOTRITION 3-in-1 Snak Shak Log Pet Treat is made from wood shavings, fresh alfalfa, and honey for a nutritious and tasty treat. The log has protein, fat, and fiber. The large sized tunnel is 7 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches.

Oxbow Enriched Life Apple Stick Dangly Small Animal Chew Toy

These hanging apple sticks are an all-natural toy that is both entertaining and a treat for guinea pigs to chew. Tie this toy to the top of your guinea pig's cage and watch them chew away, and even the jute rope is safe for you pet to nibble on. It measures 0.59 x 4 x 15.35 inches, but note that it doesn't have a hook, so you will need to find a way to tie it.

Final Verdict

Our top pick is the Kaytee Perfect Chews Guinea Pig Toy (view at Chewy), for its many different textures. If you're looking for an items that your pet can hide in, consider the eCOTRITION Snak Shak (view at Chewy).

Safety

Avoid any toys that your guinea pig's leg might get caught in, like exercise wheels or other toys with bars. Also avoid any toys that your guinea pig might climb up onto and then fall off.

Hiding Places

Guinea Pigs like to hide to feel safe and secure, so it's always good to offer them at least one cozy hiding spot in their enclosure.

"If they cannot find a place to hide, guinea pigs can get stressed because hiding is how they would typically get away from predators," says Hepworth. "I like to have many tunnels in my guinea pigs' enclosure so they can get to point A to point B stealthily if they feel they need to."

The Chew Factor

Toys designed to be chewed on are a great pick for guinea pigs, because it helps them maintain healthy teeth. Look for natural materials, like twigs and wood.

For additional background on guinea pig toys, we spoke to Keala Hepworth, Bunny House Supervisor at Best Friends Animal Society who spoke about the benefits and features of toys.

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