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having other animals such as cats with a guinea pig

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Question
I have four cats, and a fish. Would it be acceptable to have a guinea pig with them. Also, would it be okay if i let the guinea pig walk around the house? Because I don't want a guinea pig to get hurt or possibly killed by my cats. Do you think that might happen?

Answer
Hi Taum

It is almost certain that your cats would chase and kill any piggy you had so if you decided to get a guinea pig it would have to be completely seaprate from the cats.

Its certainly ok to let your piggy run round the house as long as she is in a safe area.

Andy