I want a Guinea Pig and A Rat. I Already have mice. Can i have rats and guinea pigs together?
2007-06-03 14:13:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
No! They could both seriously injure one another. They require many different needs. You need to choose one or the other or house them seperatley.
2007-06-03 14:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Sheena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinea Pigs don't get brain tumors often, like another poster said. That's ridiculous.
However, rats and guinea pigs shouldn't be housed together. There are different housing and nutritional needs and they will have dominance issues and hurt each other. Get one or the other. I have never had rats, but love my guinea pigs. They are not disposable pets though and require specific care. Cost should be considered for whatever you choose. Food, bedding, vitamins,big enough cages, and vet care.. all needs to be considered before you buy.
2007-06-03 21:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by MemphisGal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, please don't house a guinea pig and a rat together! Along with the great possibility that they will fight, they both require different types of cages, food, toys, etc.
Although, if you do decide to get either a guinea pig or a rat please get two of the same sex. Both of these animals are very social and do best with a cagemate.
2007-06-04 06:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jacqueline . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless they are caged separately and never intend to interact. Rats, although sweet, can be aggressive towards other rodent species (I had one attack a rabbit, kill a mouse & gerbil, kill a small turtle, etc.)
Rats should only be kept with other rats.
Good companions (outside of the cage, due to different dietary requirements) for guinea pigs are rabbits. They are wonderful play pals, but again, should be housed separately, due to different dietary needs.
2007-06-03 22:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! I would get a rat. They are very social creatures and love to play! Guniea Pigs get brain tumors often. They are a big disappointment.
2007-06-03 21:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way, plus they require different types of food and bedding. Seperate cages, definately.
2007-06-04 15:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by Aquaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOSH! NO! hehehe!!! they wud kill each other...but both species can be good pets....hehehe!!! i love them both....! And i wud like to say that guinea are not BIG dissapointments...they dnt get brain tumors often...
2007-06-03 22:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by Chuvarot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They have different food needs as well. They would fight and one would get hurt.
2007-06-03 21:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋