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It has been thought that rabbits and guinea pigs make the ideal companions, but it is actually not recommended.
Previously it was not easy to neuter rabbits and so most people didn’t opt for this, and so they would choose a guinea pig for a companion for their rabbit so as to avoid any possible breeding issues. These days however, neutering a rabbit is a straightforward procedure and so this is no longer an issue.
There are several reasons why it is not desirable to keep these two species together…
Rabbits and guinea pigs have very different dietary requirements. You simply cannot buy a generic food to feed them without neglecting the dietary needs of one or even both of them. Feeding them both a different diet while they share their living space would be practically impossible. Guinea Pigs need a diet high in vitamin C as they cannot produce their own like rabbits do. That’s why Excel guinea pig nuggets are enriched with this particular vitamin. W.. [More]
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Keeping Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Together , Can Rabbits & Guinea Pigs Live Together South Africa
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