Woody and buzz 🤍 :
Okay, I agree with everything except the “lonely piggy” point. I do think that all guinea pigs should ideally have a friend because I understand how important companionship is for them. However, there are some circumstances where this may not be possible, such as when a piggy’s companion passes away.
In my case, one of my guinea pigs recently passed away, which left my other piggy alone. I did lots of research, and most advice suggested getting another guinea pig, which I was planning to do. However, I noticed that my remaining piggy was actually thriving better on his own. He was eating more, drinking more, playing more, and squeaking more. So why would I stress him out by pairing him with a new friend if he seems happier on his own?
Also, what about guinea pigs that medically cannot be paired with another? I do agree that guinea pigs should generally have a companion, but I think there are some situations where it may be better for them not to.
2026-07-01 16:09:50