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Why should rabbit and guinea pig cages have a solid floor area?

Wire floors can injure feet and cause sore hocks.

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  1. They cannot see through wire
  2. Wire floors can injure feet ✔
  3. Solid floors are quieter

Why: Wire floors press on and hurt small feet. Guinea pigs need a smooth cage bottom, and rabbits need a smooth resting area to keep foot sores from developing.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says wire mesh floors can also damage pet rats' feet and legs.

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Why did the rabbit want a solid floor? He was tired of sore hops.
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Answer: Wire floors can injure feet. Wire floors press on and hurt small feet. Guinea pigs need a smooth cage bottom, and rabbits need a smooth resting area to keep foot sores from developing.

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Rabbit www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/providing-a-home-for-a-rabbit
    rabbits also need a smooth resting area on the cage bottom
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Guinea Pig www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/guinea-pigs/providing-a-home-for-a-guinea-pig
    avoid wire-mesh floors
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Rat www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rats/providing-a-home-for-a-rat
    wire mesh or grid flooring can damage rats' feet and legs
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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