Whether you just bought a guinea pig or have had your furry little friend for awhile, it's important that you provide them a variety of toys that meet different needs. You'll want to purchase toys that encourage exercise through play, promote healthy teeth, make them feel secure and of course you want the toys to be fun for them as well. The more entertained they are with their toys, the less likely they are to engage in destructive behaviors that can damage things in your house. Below you’ll find some of the best guinea pig toys that are safe, durable and overall will help to keep your guinea pig happy and healthy.
Toys that are both enjoyable for your pet and that also help them stay healthy are a major score. That's why these Kaytee Chew & Treat Toys made the best guinea pig toys list. Not only are they a tasty treat that your guinea pig is sure to love, it also helps to maintain the health of their teeth and gums, while trimming their teeth as well...making it a win, win product for both you and your pet.
The set comes with five chew toys that are assorted in size and texture. Each comes in a different shape / texture that were designed specifically for small pets.
Made from natural wood, this set contains 10 different types of wooden toys that guinea pigs will go crazy for. Ranging from a pine ball (shaped like a pine comb), a climbing ladder, bridge (as well as a ton of other fun shapes) this will keep your guinea pig moving around for hours.
Not only will your pet stay entertained for hours on end, but most importantly you can rest assured that they'll stay safe while they play. The toys have been smoothed down to ensure that there aren't any sharp corners or edges so your pet can safely play without injuring themselves. The toys are very durable and should last a long time too. To ensure their durability the toys are covered under a 12 month warranty.
This set includes the following wooden toys:
- Climbing Ladder
- Seesaw
- Watermelon Balls
- Dumbbell
- Bell Roller
- Molar Block with Rope
- Pine Nuts
- Dumbbell Unicycle
- Molar String
- Square Bell Swing
Complete with a ladder, climbing swing and nest, this is like a mini-amusement park for small pets. It gives your guinea pig the ability to climb, swing and hang all from the coziness of their own cage. Because these toys are designed to fit in the cage, your pet will be able to play and get exercise anytime they want. This is great for when you have a busy day that just doesn't allow for time to take them out of their cage to stretch their legs. All pieces are made out of durable, non-toxic material.
Give your guinea pig a fun and colorful treat with this nut knot nibbler. Made from nature wood and colored with vegetable dye, it's safe for your pet to gnaw and chew on. One thing that's different with this chew toy is that there is a real almond nut in the center of it. This entices pets to chew (in an effort to get the almond nut). The wood also does a great job filing their teeth, so if your pet's teeth need to be filed, you'll definitely want to consider a toy like this that has a treat in it designed to help encourage chewing.
Dimensions: Length 4", Width 4", Height: 3-1/4"
So technically this isn't a toy, but this soft, adorable plush bed will make your little furry friend feel safe and secure while giving them a comfortable spot to take a snooze. The beds come in a variety of different animal patterns such as a bumble bee and giraffe. The beds can be washed in the washing machine as well. They are available in three different sizes; small for animals up to 1lb, large for animals from 1 - 1.8lbs and extra-large for animals from 1.8 - 3.8lbs.
It's safe to say that your guinea pig probably spends a fair amount of time in their cage. So it's important to give them ways to stretch out their legs and get movement while they're in the cage.
Made from natural wood, this bridge is one of the best guinea pig toys to give your pet the ability to get some exercise when inside their cage (they can hide underneath it too). It can also be used to make the process of entering and exiting the cage easier for your pet. The bridge is well constructed and easy to assemble (making your life a little easier).
Bridge Dimensions: Length: 23-1/2", Width: 6-3/4", Height: 7"
Small pets spend a lot of time in their cages, so it's important for their overall health and happiness that they get some freedom on a regular basis. However, finding the time to do that can be challenging. And when it comes to small pets like guinea pigs, you can't let them roam the house unless your keeping an eye on them. However, this pop open playpen is one of the best guinea pig toys because it makes it super easy to give your guinea pig lots of fun and exercise on a regular basis. The nets on the play pen are see through (and breathable) so not only is it easy for you to see them, they get a view as well.
It's super lightweight (it's only about 11 ounces) so it's easy to transport and is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. When it comes to assembling it, it doesn't get much easier that this. It literally pops open and is fully assembled within a few seconds. From there it's a simple as placing your pet inside it, along with a few of their favorite toys. And just like that, your pet now has a safe spot to stretch their legs and have some fun.
It's made out of polyester, so it's easy to clean. However, to make cleaning as easy as possible, it's recommended to pair with a pet pad. The playpen is very easy to disassemble as well. It folds up easily and comes with a packing bag for storage. Once it's folded up and placed within the storage bag it only takes up 8.6 inches of space.
Unlike other treat balls which can be chewed on, this one is a little different. It's made out of strong plastic (so it's very durable). The ball has an adjustable opening where you can insert guinea pig treats. In my opinion the adjustable opening feature of the ball is what makes it one of the best guinea pig toys.
Because the opening is adjustable you can set it to the size that works best for your pet. For example, the first few times that your pet plays with it, you may want to set the opening to be as large as possible. This will make it easier for the treats to fall out. Once your guinea pig gets the hang of it, you can start to make the opening smaller, making it more challenging for them to get their treats. This will not only keep them entertained longer but also encourages them to get a healthy amount of exercise as they chase the ball around.
Give your furry friend their own fun hide out to explore and play with this tent. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, so you can safely take your guinea pig outside without them having to be on a leash.
The frame of the tent is made out of metal and is very secure preventing it from collapsing or your pet knocking it over. The lining of the bottom of the tent is a machine washable fleece material, so it's comfortable for your pet and easy for you to clean. Another thing that's cool about this pet tent is that it has an option to connect a tunnel to it. See tunnel below.
Tent Dimensions: Length: 14.6", Width: 14.6-" Height: 14.6"
This guinea pig tunnel is designed to attach to the Living World Pet Tent (featured above). The tunnel gives pets a fun way to enter and exit the tent. The tunnel can be used by itself as well.
The material is made out of a polyester fabric so it's easy to clean. The length of the tunnel is almost 3 feet long, giving small pets lots of room to play and explore. If you're looking to give your pet an even longer tunnel, you can easily attach a second tunnel to it (as long as it's the same size in diameter).
The diameter of it depends on the size you select. The diameter of the medium size is 5.9" and the diameter of the large size is 7.9". The large size is recommended for guinea pigs.
This toy multi-pack is contains a variety of toys that's sure to delight your little furry friend. This pack definitely contains some of the best guinea pig toys as they were designed with pet health, safety and fun in mind. For the number of items that it comes with, it tends to be very reasonably priced as well.
The toys are all made from natural wood and haven't been treated with any chemicals. Some of them are even designed to help gently grind their teeth. Several of the toys are different size / shape balls to not only keep your guinea pig entertained but also to promote exercise.
This pack of wooden toys comes with the following:
- Dumbbell
- Set Of Apple Tree Branches
- Watermelon Balls
- Bell Roller
- Small Bell Roller
- Unicycle
- Square Molar Block With Rope
- Willow Branch Ball
Play tunnels are fun toys for guinea pigs because it gives them a place to explore, hide in (as well as hide their toys and treats). This tunnel is expandable providing a decent amount of room for pets to play in.
It comes with three balls that are safe for your pet to chew on and gives them something to play with both in and out of the their tunnel. The tunnel is well made and sturdy, so your guinea pig will be able to get lots of use out of it. The tunnel can be washed as well. The easiest way to clean it is to fully expand it (that way you're able to get into all of the crevices) and then rinse it out.
This product is available in three colors; blue, pink and purple.
This is a great accessory to add to your guinea pig's cage. The hideout attaches to the corner of the cage and it doesn't take up any floor space of their cage. Using the 3 metal hooks that are included, the hideout can be easily attached to the cage.
It has a covered fleece top, creating a cozy little spot for your pet to play or sleep in. The "forest" is made up of colorful fleece flaps that are fun for pet to run in and out of. The fleece forest is available in 4 different colors: blue, pink, green and purple .
If you're looking for a bed for your guinea pig that will give them some room to stretch out in, this bed is worth checking out. The plush bed (listed further up the list) is a great bed, but it's more of a snug fit. This guinea pig house bed is made out of a soft, fleece material so it provides a cozy spot to hide out and sleep in. There's also there's even enough room for your pet to bring in a treat or a toy inside it.
The bed is available in five different colors and patterns. There are four different colored strawberry patterns (blue, pink red and purple) and one giraffe pattern.
Unlike other chewing sticks, these tropical fiddle sticks are actually flexible and can be bent and twisted into a variety of shapes. They can be used to create a mini play tunnel for pets or even to create a hiding spot for them to retreat to. And of course just as the name implies they encourage pets to chew on them which helps with their teeth.
The large size is recommended for guinea pigs. The dimensions of the large set is 10 inches long by 18 inches wide.
Unlike other play tunnels this tunnel adds an additional level of fun and exploration. It has an opening in the center which allows your pet to poke their head up through the tunnel. The material of the tunnel is made out of a soft (yet sturdy) fabric so it's gentle on their feet.
The length of the tunnel is adjustable so you can compress it to be shorter while your pet gets used to it. Then once they get the hang of it, it can be expanded up to 35.4 inches. Best of all, it's washable and folds up easy and comes with a storage bag for when you want to put it away or take it with you on the go.
Okay, so this might provide more entertainment for you than it does for you pet, but these guinea pig hats are so cute that they're hard to resist. Seriously...just think of the photo opportunities. However, these hats are more than just adorable. The material is a soft, plush fabric that actually helps to keep them warm. So if you like to take your guinea pig out for walks on a leash, these hats will help to keep them warm when it starts to get chilly outside. The strap of the hats is adjustable too.
Looking for a festive holiday hat? Be sure to check out these Santa hats for guinea pigs.
This toy is designed to actually improve the dental health of guinea pigs. The material of the ball is made from natural coconut fibers that are safe for small pets. The ball is about 3 inches in diameter so it's a great size for small pets to roll around and play with, keeping them entertained for hours.
When it comes to chew toys and guinea pigs, there's no such thing as too many. Some end up getting lost (aka your pet hides them somewhere and the chew toy is never to be seen again) and of course over time some start to wear out. Which is why a list of the best guinea pig toys wouldn't be complete without a chew toy multi-pack.
This affordable set of chew toys comes with 10 chew toy balls that are made of natural materials. The material of the balls was designed small enough for small pets to be able to get their teeth around them for all of their chewing pleasure. It helps to keep their teeth clean and filed as well as well. The approximate dimensions of the diameter of the ball is 1.6".