Do guinea pigs get on with cats?

Do guinea pigs get on with cats?

Do Guinea Pigs Get On With Cats? Cats and cavies can get on, but it will take some planning on your part. For example, keeping your guinea pig in a safe and predator proof hutch is critical, as is making sure playtime is always supervised.

How do you introduce a guinea pig to a cat?

Let your guinea pig roam. Hold your cat on your lap in the room where you keep the guinea pig. Have the room to the door closed, and allow the guinea pig to roam around the room outside of its enclosure. Wait until the guinea pig approaches and assure the cat with affectionate petting if it remains calm.

Can guinea pigs play with cat toys?

In the last few years, small bird and cat toys have been given to guinea pigs so they can toss them around. Guinea pigs don’t need a lot of exercise, but after running about their play area for a little, they do like to sniff around and go exploring and find new things to nibble.

Can cats make guinea pigs sick?

Guinea pigs are sensitive to cold air drafts and can easily develop an upper respiratory infection—or worse, pneumonia. 1 They can even get Bordetella bronchiseptica from your dog, cat, or pet rabbit.

Can guinea pigs play in balls?

Exercise balls and wheels are deadly for guinea pigs. These activities may be appropriate for some pocket pets like rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters, but they should never be used for guinea pigs. Also, exercise balls are also too enclosed and do not provide enough air circulation which can lead to heat stroke.

Can humans get sick from guinea pigs?

People can still get a Salmonella infection from guinea pigs, because these animals can carry the bacteria even when they look healthy and clean.

Why does my guinea pig smell like poop?

More often than not, it’s not piggies giving off the bad smell. After all, they regularly groom and clean themselves. However, what you are smelling is soiled or wet bedding, poop and wee and uneaten food. If you’re getting a strong whiff from your guinea pig, chances are it’s time to give the cage a good clean.