Is it OK to only get one guinea pig?

Answer 1

Of corse! guinea pigs are very smart, large enough to not get lost, they are incredibly cute!!!! they love their owner. their needs are not overly complicated. When they begin to trust you.. they don't run away when playing with them.

Not unless you have plenty of time and money.

Answer 2

It all depends, If you have a male guinea pig, buying another male will cause nasty fights between them. And if you buy a female to put in with a male or visa versa, you're going to end up with little guinea pigsEVERYWHERE!

However if you do have a female guinea pig and were looking at buying another female, it will actually double your pets life span, and will help decrease stress! 2 females are unlikley to fight.





Actually, You can have two males together because sometimes two males will not fight unless there is a female in with them

Answer 3

You can get a friend for your guinea pig after her companion dies, but if you have a male, you should be very careful. Male guinea pigs can be aggressive, and introducing a new male to an old male's cage could result in fighting.

Check out www.cavyspirit.com for a how-to guide for introducing new guinea pigs, including warning signs of aggression and ideas to ease the transition.

Guinea pigs are social animals, so I applaud you for keeping them in pairs!

Answer 4

It is my recommendation that you should get more then one guinea pig if you aren't around very often to give it lots of love. Guinea pigs are very social animals and therefore need a companion. If you decide to get another pig MAKE SURE, BE POSITIVE that it is the same sex. There have been countless cases where owners end up with male and female and don't know it then end up having babies. Check and Check Again!

Answer 5

You can have 1 but they aren't very good solitaire animals. I only have one and I'm trying to get another one but it isn't working out. I would consider getting atleast two of the same sex. They are much happier with a buddy (:

Answer 6

While guinea pigs are social animals and typically prefer the company of their own kind, it is possible to have just one as a pet. If you do opt for a single guinea pig, be sure to provide enough human interaction and mental stimulation to compensate for the lack of another guinea pig companion.

Answer 7

Yes. These pets do well alone or with a playmate. They can become attached to you if they are alone. This is not a bad thing.