What You Should Know Before Buying A Guinea Pig

Guinea Pigs Are Social

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One strong point to look at when thinking of adopting a guinea pig is to think about how much time you have to tend for it. While it is possible to keep one guinea pig, it is crucial to note guinea pigs are inherently social animals, especially if they are female. In the wild, they tend to gather into groups of ten. This means if you are unable to spend a large amount of time with your guinea pig, they may begin to feel down. You should introduce two males before they are done weaning to avoid any issues while females can normally live together without any issues. However, it is not recommended to house a female and male together.

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Pauline Alfonso
Pauline Alfonso is a dedicated writer for Pawpularanimals.com and a self identifying dog person. She shares her life with Chevy, her beloved furry companion. When she's not writing engaging and helpful content for pet lovers, Pauline enjoys spending cozy moments with Chevy watching movies.

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