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Can
I house a rabbit and a guinea pig together?
In theory yes, as long as you supplement the food with vitamin C for the guinea
pig. They can't make vitamin C themselves, so it needs to be supplemented in
the diet. Added vitamin C is not harmful for the rabbit. Occasionally rabbits
can bully guinea pigs, and if so they need to be separated.
How old can my rat get?
Most rats have a life span of about two years. They are prone to tumours and
chest infections and are not long lived animals.
I would like to buy a small pet
for my kids. What should I get?
Hamsters are not very suitable pets for kids. They sleep all day and are awake
all night, and are usually grumpy if they are woken up durng their sleep. Guinea
pigs and rats are good pets for kids to handle (with an adult present) and take
care of. Rabbits are a little more difficult to care for. All small pets should
be a part of the family, and you need to make sure that you know about the requirements
of the pet before you purchase one. |
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