No — despite both being small and social, rats can prey on guinea pigs and the two should never share a cage. No — guinea pigs and rats should not live together. They may seem like they’d be compatible — both are small, social, intelligent rodents — but they should be kept in separate enclosures….
No — never. These two small pets have opposite needs and personalities, and housing them together is dangerous for both. No — guinea pigs and hamsters should never live together, under any circumstances. Although both are small, cute, and often sold in the same pet-shop aisle, they are completely different animals with opposite needs. Guinea…
Sometimes — it depends heavily on the dog. But dogs are predators and guinea pigs are prey, so safety and supervision come first. Guinea pigs and dogs can sometimes get along and live peacefully in the same home — but it depends enormously on the individual dog, and it requires real caution. Dogs are predators…
They can share a home — but never a cage or unsupervised space. Here’s what “living together” really means for a predator and a prey animal. Guinea pigs and cats can live in the same household, but they should never share a cage or be left together unsupervised. This is an important distinction: “living together”…
Sometimes — but a cat is a predator and a guinea pig is prey, so it takes real caution and constant supervision. Guinea pigs and cats can sometimes coexist peacefully in the same home — many households have both — but it takes care, because cats are natural predators and guinea pigs are prey. Even…
The old advice said yes — but experts now agree they shouldn’t. Here’s why rabbits and guinea pigs are best kept apart. No — guinea pigs and rabbits should not live together, despite the once-popular belief that they make good companions. Animal welfare experts, including the RSPCA, now advise keeping rabbits with rabbits and guinea…
Keeping your piggies peaceful and happy together — reducing squabbles and building lasting harmony. Helping guinea pigs get along — whether you’re bonding new pigs or keeping existing companions peaceful — comes down to meeting the conditions that let them coexist happily: plenty of space, duplicate resources (multiple hideys, food, and water stations so there’s…
Why sows are often the easiest pairing — and how to bond them successfully. Good news: two female guinea pigs (sows) are generally the easiest and most harmonious pairing — often the recommended choice for first-time owners, and a great option for larger groups too. You still introduce them on neutral territory with plenty of…
What to expect at each stage of boar bonding — and when patience pays off versus when to worry. There’s no fixed timeline for two male guinea pigs (boars) to bond — it ranges from a few hours to a couple of weeks, and occasionally longer. Some boar pairs click almost instantly; others need days…
How to bond boars successfully — the extra considerations that make male pairs work. Yes — two male guinea pigs (boars) can absolutely live together happily. The idea that males always fight is a myth; plenty of boar pairs bond into devoted, lifelong friends. That said, male bonding takes a little extra care, because boars…