Rabbits and guinea pigs are often seen as an easy first pet for a child. They are easy to care for and don't need exercising and shouldn't incur costly veterinarian bills.
However, they do need some care and attention to keep them safe and healthy; especially during extreme weather conditions. Nonetheless, once the initial set up costs of hutches have been made, they are quite cheap pets to keep.
Whether you choose between rabbits or guinea pigs or similar rodent it is a personal choice. Both have similar life span of between 3 - 5 years. And both are relatively free of diseases; guinea pigs more so than rabbits.
I believe that the more you put into your pet the more you will get back one hundred fold. This is the same for rabbits and guinea pigs. When you spend time with them, you will appreciate their different personalities and needs.
I know rabbits that sleep on their owner's bed like a cat and guinea pigs that have remarkable play pens full of tunnels, ramps and toys. All of which provide great joy and company for their owners.
Guinea Pigs will call out to their owner in a delightful "peak, peak" squeal when they hear the back door being opened to signal they need more food! Rabbits will hop and turn in circles when they see their owners approaching.
In Australia, as most parts of the world, rabbits and guinea pigs are the most popular pets after dogs and cats. And why not? They are cheap to purchase, easy to maintain and take little time out of your day. And yet, they offer great companionship and attention and make very good pets for children.
Although we often group them together because they have similar needs there are some differences between rabbits and guinea pigs that I have written about.
Neither animals fare well from being handled by children so this is best done with parental supervision. As well, rabbits will kick and cause life long scratches if not picked up off the ground properly (I have the scars to prove it).
There are also some pitfalls when it comes to choosing breeds of either animal that are best known before so that you are not lumbered with a giant breed rabbit that is bigger than a small dog or your cat or a long haired guinea pig that may take hours of grooming each week. It is certainly worth doing your research online before going to your local pet store and purchasing your new pet.
Sue Day has worked in the pet industry for many years. Now a full time dog trainer, Sue has put together a website of over 50 pages to share her knowledge and experiences of pet care.
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