Guinea Pig Welfare Forum
A Day Dedicated to Guinea Pig Care & Welfare
Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026
Advancing guinea pig welfare through education, collaboration and expert discussion.
Returning for its third year, the Guinea Pig Welfare Forum brings together veterinary professionals, rescue organisations, welfare advocates, researchers, and industry experts for a full day dedicated to improving the lives of guinea pigs.
📍 Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre
📅 Tuesday 22nd September 2026
🎟️ Tickets: £10 donation to Guinea Pig Welfare UK
What is the Guinea Pig Welfare Forum?
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, veterinary nurses, rescue organisations, educators, researchers, and the wider pet care sector to discuss the latest developments in guinea pig health, welfare and advocacy.
Through expert-led talks, discussions and networking opportunities, delegates will gain valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities currently shaping guinea pig welfare across the UK.
“By bringing together experts from across the sector, we can continue driving meaningful progress in guinea pig welfare.”
John Chitty, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine & Chair of GPWF
Gallery
Presentations
Assessing pet welfare needs
Sean Wensley
Forming a welfare association
Rae Walters
Guinea Pig Nutrition - An Overview
Megan Kiln
Natural history, Behaviour and Social needs
Anne McBride
Husbandry – indoor and outdoor
Adina Valentine
Disease trend
Mary Coles
Join the conversation on guinea pig welfare
The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026 promises another inspiring day of expert-led discussion, collaboration and learning, bringing together passionate professionals and advocates from across the veterinary, welfare and pet care sectors.
Whether you’re returning for another year or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham this September 22nd.
Book your place today and be part of the conversation helping shape the future of guinea pig welfare.
