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    Rodent Rave: 7 Reasons Why You Should Own a Guinea Pig

    By | Pets – Fri, Jul 20, 2012 1:30 PM EDT

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    1. They're Hip and Multi-Culti
    I hear they can rock a fedora as easily as a sombrero.

    Related: 20 reasons why everyone should own a cat... more 
    Photo by: Chuba and Company
    1. They're Hip and Multi-Culti
    I hear they can rock a fedora as easily as a sombrero.

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    Guinea pigs: they're adorable; they're low-maintenance (mostly), and they're relatively inexpensive. And according to the ASPCA, it's possible, with time and patience, to litter-box-train the little guys. They're nonjudgmental and they think your hair looks great today. They even kick butt (according to Disney).



    But those are just a few of the many reasons to get a guinea pig as a pet! Check out our 7 reasons why you should totally own a Cavia porcella:



    - By Joslyn Gray


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