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Guinea pig friends.

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Question
Tara,  I've had my guinea pig for about 3 weeks and he's the 1st cavy I've ever had and I love him to death. I have a really big cage for him and I was wondering if I could maybe get him a friend and keep them in the same cage?  And can I give him strawberries?  
   Thanx, Kim

Answer
Hello Kim

Yes you can give them straw berrys. Guinea pigs are happier when theres another guinea pig around so if you want to get him a frined go out adn get another young male, they should become frineds within a few days, just be sure to put them new gp in a different cage in a different room for a week to be sure he doesnt have a any illnesses.