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Do guinea pigs do better alone or with company?

With company, in pairs or small groups.

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  1. With company, in pairs or small groups ✔
  2. Alone, they dislike other guinea pigs
  3. With a pet rabbit instead

Why: The Merck Veterinary Manual says guinea pigs are social animals that often do well in pairs or small groups. They naturally prefer living in groups, so plan on at least two.

Huh, didn't know that: In mixed-sex guinea pig groups, only one intact male should live there, because males can fight over females.

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Answer: With company, in pairs or small groups. The Merck Veterinary Manual says guinea pigs are social animals that often do well in pairs or small groups. They naturally prefer living in groups, so plan on at least two.

  1. Special Considerations for Guinea Pigs (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/guinea-pigs/special-considerations-for-guinea-pigs
    Guinea pigs are social animals that often do well in pairs or small groups.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Description and Physical Characteristics of Guinea Pigs (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/guinea-pigs/description-and-physical-characteristics-of-guinea-pigs
    They are social animals that naturally prefer living in groups.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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