need quick answer..bunnies and piggies

[cavy_lady]

do guinea pigs and bunnies get along? they wont try and kill eachother will they? does any one have a bunny and pigs ?

I dont know if I should get a dorf bunny or not. I want one but would only get one if it would get along with my pigs I have two boys?

 

[DocDolittle]

Do not keep guinea pigs with any other species, a bunny kicking could accidentally break the back of a guinea pig. If you're planning on keeping them together, don't. Also, rabbits have bacteria that can be transferred to guinea pigs that will kill, not to mention they have very different dietary needs.

 

[cavy_lady]

so they couldnt have floor time together, cuz they wouldnt be in the same cage? bacteria do all rabbits have bacteria, even if they have their normals shots?

 

[rabbitsncavyluv]

Rabbits don't need shots/ vaccines like dogs and cats.

 

[DocDolittle]

Immunity. Most animals carry organisms which are not harmful to them but which can be fatal to other species. In the case of rabbits, a very common bacteria found in their respiratory tract is Pasteurella. While antibiotic treatments can control this disease, it often lingers on in a carrier state and requires occasional treatment. Rabbits can live a long life as carriers of Pasteurella and not even show any symptoms. However, guinea pigs are highly susceptible to respiratory infections, and their fragile immune system is not equipped to battle this pathogen. If exposed to Pasteurella, a guinea pig is many times more likely than a rabbit to succumb to the organism and die. It is a chance that not many of us would like to take with our beloved pets.

Look for more info on www.guineapigcages.com/rabbits.htm

 

[pennick]

I wouldnt have floor time with piggy and rabbit together. They may get along and even be best friends but you never know when the rabbit may kick with his back legs and your piggy is in the way. I would never take that chance.