This Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we're asking owners, rescues, vets and guinea pig guardians across the UK to take part in the Big Pig Health check and help more guinea pigs get the checks they need.

We’re aiming for 500 guinea pigs to receive a Piggy MOT - a simple five minute weekly health check – on Friday 30th October. Help us reach our goal by signing up below.

Tell us how many guinea pigs you'll be checking, and we'll send you a free guide to carrying out your Piggy MOT - a simple step-by-step health check, from top to toe, helping you know what to look and feel for and spot any changes in your guinea pigs.

Anyone who cares for guinea pigs is welcome. Simply sign up, read the guide, and carry out your Piggy MOT on 30th October, at any time that suits you.

And don’t forget to share your Piggy MOT on social media! Tag Guinea Pig Awareness Week and use #GPAW2026 and #BigPigHealthCheck so we can see guinea pigs across the country taking part.