Do Rabbits Kill Guinea Pigs

Rabbits are a lot stronger than guinea pigs and can easily hurt or even kill a guinea pig without meaning to, simply by kicking out with their powerful back legs or jumping over the guinea pig. The rabbit may also bully the guinea pig. Sometimes guinea pigs ingest rabbit fur which can cause them problems.

Can bunnies be around guinea pigs?

It is best to avoid mixing rabbits and guinea pigs together as guinea pigs can get some diseases from rabbits and they can bully each other. Both rabbits and guinea pigs are social species so companionship is an important aspect of their care.

Why can't rabbits live with guinea pigs?

The bacteria, Bordetella bronchiseptica,is the most common cause of respiratory disease in guinea pigs. Rabbits, cats and dogs can carry this bacteria which can pass to guinea pigs and cause disease. Therefore, guinea pigs shouldn’t be housed with rabbits, and should be kept away from dogs and cats.