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Guinea pig death- can I put partner with Rabbit?

Milliemoo119

Milliemoo119

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Hello,

Unfortunately this morning I lost my beloved guinea pig Poppy.

This morning her partner Dotty was huddled next to her, when I found her.

I have a rabbit who has also lost her partner recently and was thinking to put them together?

They’ve always been in the run together outside and she never shows any aggression towards her.

My rabbit is a mini lop and is neutered so there isn’t much difference in there sizes.

I also have a very aggressive Male rabbit that is 5 years old and we have tried with various partners but he has been aggressive and drawn blood with all partners we’ve tried. He’s very friendly to humans but has never liked company.

What is my best option? As I can’t get any more Guineas!

At the moment she’s in the run with Luna the rabbit and seems okay, I’ve taken the stairs out of the cage so she has a smaller space and doesn’t seem alone. I was also going to put a soft toy in for company?

Thank you,
 
I am so so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my boar so I know what you're going through - sending hugs and support x

I'm pretty sure I have read that you shouldn't keep rabbits and guinea pigs together. They have different dietary requirements and I think rabbits can carry bacteria which is harmful to a piggy. A more experienced member will be able to advise further I am sure :)
 
Hi! I am very sorry about your loss!

Unfortunately for you, it is no longer recommended to keep guinea pigs and rabbits together for welfare reasons. It is always the guinea pigs that get the short straw, from accidents/injuries and behavioural issues like rough mounting/bullying to transmittable illnesses and different dietary needs.

Both rabbits and guinea pigs should be kept with others of their own kind for company.

Our bereavement advice guide contains links to good standard guinea pig rescues whether you want to look for a similarly aged companion of your piggy's choice or talk with the rescue about other options if you no longer want to continue with guinea pigs.
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
Sorry. Bunnies and Piggies is a no.
I know it be lovely but so many thing that can and will go wrong and prob result in the death of usually piggie.
Sorry for you loss and be strong . . remember the good times sounds like your piggies were very close. xx
 
So sorry for you loss. As other members have said Guinea pigs and rabbits is a big NO. I knew someone years ago whose rabbit seemed placid but the guinea pig they had with it died from internal bleeding due to a rabbit kick. Very sad. Rabbits might not intend to harm but their back legs are so powerful, don't risk it.
 
Thank you all for your responses.

Do you think she’d be okay being in the run in the daytime with the bunny ( no injuries have ever happened) and on her own at night with a toy?

I’m not allowed to get any more Guineas so don’t know what the best option for her would be.

I would consider rehoming her if that was the best option and means she has the best quality of life.

Thank you x
 
Thank you all for your responses.

Do you think she’d be okay being in the run in the daytime with the bunny ( no injuries have ever happened) and on her own at night with a toy?

I’m not allowed to get any more Guineas so don’t know what the best option for her would be.
 
Milliemoo119 said:
Thank you all for your responses.

Do you think she’d be okay being in the run in the daytime with the bunny ( no injuries have ever happened) and on her own at night with a toy?

I’m not allowed to get any more Guineas so don’t know what the best option for her would be.
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Its an accident waiting to happen if you do
 
Milliemoo119 said:
Thank you all for your responses.

Do you think she’d be okay being in the run in the daytime with the bunny ( no injuries have ever happened) and on her own at night with a toy?

I’m not allowed to get any more Guineas so don’t know what the best option for her would be.
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Sorry for your loss.
No they cannot be together in the run. Not only can the rabbit hurt the guinea pig (just because nothing has happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t) but rabbits carry a bacteria which is incredibly dangerous for guinea pigs.
I keep rabbits and guinea pigs and I have a set of rabbit cleaning equipment and a set of guinea pig cleaning equipment and I make sure that the two sets are never anywhere near each other. They are also housed far apart from each other to ensure that no rabbit urine or faeces can get anywhere near my piggies.
 
Milliemoo119 said:
Thank you all for your responses.

Do you think she’d be okay being in the run in the daytime with the bunny ( no injuries have ever happened) and on her own at night with a toy?

I’m not allowed to get any more Guineas so don’t know what the best option for her would be.
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If you love your piggie pls pls dont put with your bunnie they dont live together in the wild and putting them together even for bit play time the bunny will hurt the piggie.
I don't know anyone on here who has bunnys and piggies together.
 
As @Skypipdot has said, me and @Merrypigs Sanctuary currently have a boar called Bugzy at our rescue who was crushed by an (unsuspecting) rabbit. I also have a house rabbit, when she binkies and plays, even just runs around, it’s easy to see just how easily a bunny could injure a piggy, even by accident. I also believe rabbits can carry bordetella with no symptoms, however this can make piggies poorly.
Please don’t put your pig and bunny together, even for a minute; it’s not worth the risk!
As you say, although heartbreaking it may be best to rehome him to a rescue or sanctuary who can bond him with another piggy if you can’t have any more pigs.
Good luck! x
 
Wheekallweek said:
As @Skypipdot has said, me and @Merrypigs Sanctuary currently have a boar called Bugzy at our rescue who was crushed by an (unsuspecting) rabbit. I also have a house rabbit, when she binkies and plays, even just runs around, it’s easy to see just how easily a bunny could injure a piggy, even by accident. I also believe rabbits can carry bordetella with no symptoms, however this can make piggies poorly.
Please don’t put your pig and bunny together, even for a minute; it’s not worth the risk!
As you say, although heartbreaking it may be best to rehome him to a rescue or sanctuary who can bond him with another piggy if you can’t have any more pigs.
Good luck! x
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Didnt mean to butt in using your thread. But it was the perfect example hope its ok.
 
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