{"id":6097,"date":"2022-03-25T06:33:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T11:54:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T11:54:33","slug":"can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/","title":{"rendered":"Can guinea pigs be around hamsters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Can_guinea_pigs_be_around_hamsters\" title=\"Can guinea pigs be around hamsters?\">Can guinea pigs be around hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#How_do_you_give_away_a_hamster\" title=\"How do you give away a hamster?\">How do you give away a hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#What_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?\">What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Which_is_better_pet_guinea_pig_or_hamster\" title=\"Which is better pet guinea pig or hamster?\">Which is better pet guinea pig or hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Can_guinea_pigs_harm_hamsters\" title=\"Can guinea pigs harm hamsters?\">Can guinea pigs harm hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Can_you_have_guinea_pigs_and_hamsters_in_the_same_room\" title=\"Can you have guinea pigs and hamsters in the same room?\">Can you have guinea pigs and hamsters in the same room?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\" title=\"Where can I release my hamster?\">Where can I release my hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\" title=\"Will PetSmart take my hamster?\">Will PetSmart take my hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can you release hamsters in the wild?\">Can you release hamsters in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_pet_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?\">Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?\">Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#What_country_is_it_illegal_to_own_just_one_guinea_pig\" title=\"What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?\">What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#What_is_the_nicest_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the nicest guinea pig?\">What is the nicest guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#Which_pet_is_easier_to_take_care_of_hamster_or_guinea_pig\" title=\"Which pet is easier to take care of hamster or guinea pig?\">Which pet is easier to take care of hamster or guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-guinea-pigs-be-around-hamsters\/#What_smells_worse_hamster_or_guinea_pig\" title=\"What smells worse hamster or guinea pig?\">What smells worse hamster or guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_be_around_hamsters\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs be around hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General rule: <b>Under no circumstances should you keep a guinea pig and a hamster together, even temporarily. The guinea pig is a very social animal. The hamster, on the other hand, is a loner who, despite its small size, can become very aggressive if it has to share its territory with another animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_away_a_hamster\"><\/span>How do you give away a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues<\/b> Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You&#8217;ll pay top dollar adopting one from breeders, where the average cost is typically anywhere from $40 to more than $100 per pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Animal Sanctuaries.<\/li>\n<li>Independent, Local Guinea Pig Helpers<\/li>\n<li>Small Animal Rescue Organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Control Facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Online Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Stores.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea Pig Breeders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_pet_guinea_pig_or_hamster\"><\/span>Which is better pet guinea pig or hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, <b>hamsters are far more temperamental than guinea pigs. And because they are smaller and more fragile to handle, they are more likely to nip or bite. If you have very young children in the house, a guinea pig is probably a better option.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_harm_hamsters\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs harm hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general terms, <b>guinea pigs and hamsters don&#8217;t get along. Hamsters have a more aggressive nature and could attack your guinea pig, but equally the guinea pig is larger than the hamster and will defend itself bringing them together could result in an injured guinea pig and a dead hamster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_guinea_pigs_and_hamsters_in_the_same_room\"><\/span>Can you have guinea pigs and hamsters in the same room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NO. Hamsters and guinea pigs are not the same species of animals, and <b>SHOULDN&#8217;T be housed together. Guinea pigs shouldn&#8217;t be in a cage, and hamsters need large enclosures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\"><\/span>Where can I release my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many animal shelters help in situations like yours by accepting small animals call first or check out their acceptance guidelines on the agency&#8217;s website. There are several hamster and small animal rescue groups that can assist you, as well. Do an online search using <b>hamster rescue to find these.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\"><\/span>Will PetSmart take my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. <b>If you&#8217;ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can you release hamsters in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won&#8217;t be releasing him into the wild &#8211; you&#8217;ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_pet_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most guinea pigs prefer a good scratch <b>behind the ears or gentle petting on the back. Find the level of contact your pet is most comfortable with, and he will grow to enjoy his time out of the cage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so <b>it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_country_is_it_illegal_to_own_just_one_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Switzerland<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_nicest_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the nicest guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Teddy guinea pigs are very popular and are often thought of as the friendliest guinea pig breed with people, although they can sometimes have issues sharing a cage with another pig.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_pet_is_easier_to_take_care_of_hamster_or_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Which pet is easier to take care of hamster or guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In comparison with the hamsters, <b>guinea pigs are easier to handle. However, kids who are below the age of 8 should always be supervised. If they pick up the pet roughly then the guinea pig might end up retaliating with a scratch or a nip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smells_worse_hamster_or_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What smells worse hamster or guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In my experience <b>hamsters smell much more than guinea pigs. Guinea pigs live longer (much longer usually). Hamsters are nocturnal creatures &#8211; guineas are awake day and night (they have several short naps throughout).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can guinea pigs be around hamsters?How do you give away a hamster?What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?Which is better pet guinea pig or hamster?Can guinea pigs harm hamsters?Can you have guinea pigs and hamsters in the same room?Where can I release my hamster?Will PetSmart take my hamster?Can you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6097"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6097"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6097\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29114,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6097\/revisions\/29114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}