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Scared Guinea pigs?

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Question
i have had my guinea pig for just over a year. She lives with 2 rabbits and has never had a problem with either of them. Both my rabbits are friendly and enjoy human attension,however, my guinea pig is petrified of me or any humans.. any advice?

Answer
guinea pigs shouldn't be kept with rabbits..they are herd animals..and they desire the company of other guinea pigs...guinea pig require vitamin c...rabbits do not...meaning that they require totally different diets!! It is a surprise that she has lived this long!! Please, get her into a suitable cage, with another guinea pig of the same sex...I bet she would really start to love you if she was with another of her own kind..and got more attention!!