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GuineaPiggy101

GuineaPiggy101

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So I have two little piggies and I was wondering what type of harness should I get. I already have one that is a complete vest but Cherub, seems not to like it at all. I was wondering if I got one that was not a complete vest but was just like a the vest below if that would be more comfortable because Cherubs seems to not like anything that hugs her entire upper body. Any advice would be helpful!517rEJCyrhL._SY300_.webp
 
Unfortunately harnesses are very dangerous for piggies and there is no such thing as a 'good' one.
Using them places your piggy at great risk of spinal damage.
If your piggies walk beside you then that is great.
If not a large cage and regular floortime in a safe environment will provide all of the exercise they need.
 
Harnesses are a big no I'm afraid, i hate to sound grumpy or like I'm moaning but they can injure your pigs delicate spine. And it has happened before. Also because they are prey animals, its not really fair on them to not be able to run and hide because they are stuck on lead. 👍😊.

Obviously no one can stop you doing what you want, but i strongly advise you not to do this. Unfortunately they are still manufactured and sold just because it looks like a fun good idea at first. I'm guilty of doing this for a rabbit myself when i was a kid
 
Harnesses are not at all suitable for a piggy. If a piggy gets spooked and runs for it, the piggy will be caught up short on the lead which in turn will lead to spinal damage. Piggies need no restriction in their movement and shouldn't be made to wear something that can cause them damage so easily. These things should be banned.
 
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